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India to take on ambitious Namibia in Group A clash

New Delhi, Feb 11 (UNI) India head into tomorrow’s Group A clash against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi carrying both expectation and responsibility as defending champions. Their opening match against the USA reminded everyone that T20 cricket, even for a team as talented as India, can be unforgiving.
At one stage, India were wobbling at 77 for 6 on a pitch that demanded technique, temperament, and tactical awareness. It could have been a collapse that would have shaken the team’s confidence, but in moments like these, world-class players rise to the occasion.
That player, once again, was Suryakumar Yadav. His unbeaten 84 off 48 balls was a masterclass in timing, composure, and controlled aggression. Every shot Suryakumar played was calculated yet daring, every boundary a reminder of why he has become one of the most formidable T20 batsmen in the world. He not only rescued India from the brink but also swung momentum entirely in the hosts’ favour, showcasing his ability to take responsibility when it matters most.
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China's Wang in shock defeat at WTT Champions Chongqing

14 Mar 2026 | 10:48 PM

Chongqing, Mar 14 (UNI) World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to Japan's Sora Matsushima at the WTT Champions Chongqing table tennis tournament on Saturday.
Seventh seed Matsushima was tenacious and tactical, forcing Wang into errors at clutch moments and winning the game 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-8, 8-11, 11-9, according to Xinhua.

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Barcelona hosts Sevilla as title race, presidential vote converge

14 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM

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Ajsal's stoppage-time header earns Kerala Blasters dramatic draw against East Bengal

14 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Mar 14 (UNI) Muhammad Ajsal's dramatic stoppage-time header ensured Kerala Blasters FC snatched a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC and secure their first point of the season in Match 31 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, here on Saturday.
Youssef Ezzejjari put the home side into the lead through a penalty in the 10th minute of the game before Ajsal equalised in stoppage time. The Blasters striker was adjudged as the Player of the Match.

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Ponting dissects Suryakumar’s captaincy after India’s T20 World Cup triumph

14 Mar 2026 | 8:37 PM

Sydney, Mar 14 (UNI) Big tournaments often reveal the subtleties of leadership, and the ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting saw plenty of that in the way India navigated their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign under skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

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