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T20 World Cup final: Should India persist with 'weak link' Abhishek Sharma or bring in Rinku Singh vs NZ?

As India gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, a debate rages over opener Abhishek Sharma's place.

8 Mar, 09:16 — 9 Mar, 16:06
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APVery High12h ago

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens  AP News

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BBCHigh17h ago

Ireland claim World Cup place with shootout win

Ireland clinch a place in the Hockey World Cup finals with a dramatic shootout win over Japan to finish third at the qualification tournament in Santiago.

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The GuardianMostly Factual23h ago

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runs Samson’s 89 leads way before Bumrah takes four for 15 It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to ch...

By Simon Burnton at the Narendra Modi Stadium

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual23h ago

T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title

Bumrah's stunning bowling sealed India's record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek's batting fireworks.

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DWHigh16h ago

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

India ran out comfortable winners against New Zealand in the T20 final in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Delhi has already broken a heat record. DW has more.

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abc-australiaHigh20h ago

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

India is sent in to bat in the T20 World Cup final and dominates from start to finish to claim its third title.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Wales want Tottenham star to switch allegiance from England ahead of World Cup play-off

Ashley Phillips was born in England but has a Welsh mother and previously represented Wales at under-16 level

By Phil Blanche

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

'Paaji, kade hass vi leya karo': Arshdeep Singh trolls Gautam Gambhir after T20 World Cup win - WATCH

Team India clinched their third T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. Celebrations erupted as players, including Arshdeep Singh playfully teasing head coach Gautam Gambhir, shared their joy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav highlighted the importance of mental resilience and team understanding in their historic home victory.

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hinduMostly Factual21h ago

Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India proves too good for Uruguay in opener

Sunelita, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja find the mark for the host; Scotland edges Wales in another Pool B match

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

'Paaji, kade hass vi leya karo': Arshdeep Singh trolls Gautam Gambhir

Team India clinched their third T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. Celebrations erupted as players, including Arshdeep Singh playfully teasing head coach Gautam Gambhir, shared their joy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav highlighted the importance of mental resilience and team understanding in their historic home victory.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual43m ago

ICC T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah in team of the tournament

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

T20 World Cup 2026 final: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final approaches, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said gold in 2028 on cricket’s return to the Olympics was the country’s next big aim after extending their T20 domination with back-to-back World Cup titles. Co-hosts India hammered New Zealand by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday to be the first team to retain the T20 World crown and first to win it three times. It was also the first time a team have won the title on home soil, and they did it with a brand of fearless, attacking cricket. “It has been ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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japan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score, earning him the player-of-the-tournament award.

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cyprus-mail22h ago

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

India became the first team to retain the men’s Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India also became the first team to lift the title three times, while New Zealand’s wait for a maiden white-ball World Cup continues. […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual10h ago

Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero

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national-uaeMixed9h ago

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine - thenationalnews.com

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine  thenationalnews.com

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

India target Olympic gold

Yadav says gold in 2028 Olympics was India's next big aim

By AFP

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star-malaysiaMixed9h ago

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero - The Star

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero  The Star

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Daily Star BDMixed1d ago

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final - The Daily Star

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual23h ago

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title  Dhaka Tribune

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daily-star-lebanonMixed18h ago

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final  The Daily Star Lebanon

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daily-mirror-lkMixed22h ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Coverage Timeline

First report: hindustan-times · 8 Mar, 09:16Full coverage: All 23 sources within 1d 7hWindow: 1d 7h
hindustan-times8 Mar, 09:16First to report

T20 World Cup 2026 final: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match

4h later
Daily Star BD8 Mar, 13:26

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final - The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribune8 Mar, 17:27

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

Al Jazeera8 Mar, 17:42

T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title

The Guardian8 Mar, 17:43

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

daily-mirror-lk8 Mar, 17:55

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

cyprus-mail8 Mar, 18:22

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

hindu8 Mar, 19:02

Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India proves too good for Uruguay in opener

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abc-australia8 Mar, 20:44

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

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daily-star-lebanon8 Mar, 22:22

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

BBC8 Mar, 23:06

Ireland claim World Cup place with shootout win

DW8 Mar, 23:53

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

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AP9 Mar, 04:15

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

2h later
japan-times9 Mar, 06:20

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

channel-news-asia9 Mar, 06:43

Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero

star-malaysia9 Mar, 06:51

Cricket-Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero - The Star

national-uae9 Mar, 06:53

T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Will Jacks shine - thenationalnews.com

1h later
express-tribune9 Mar, 08:15

India target Olympic gold

Dawn9 Mar, 09:05

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

Times of India9 Mar, 10:00

'Paaji, kade hass vi leya karo': Arshdeep Singh trolls Gautam Gambhir

2h later
The Independent9 Mar, 12:19

Wales want Tottenham star to switch allegiance from England ahead of World Cup play-off

3h later
Yahoo9 Mar, 15:30

'Paaji, kade hass vi leya karo': Arshdeep Singh trolls Gautam Gambhir after T20 World Cup win - WATCH

indian-express9 Mar, 16:06Latest update

ICC T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah in team of the tournament