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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.

6 Mar, 19:37 — 8 Mar, 05:00
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BBCHigh16h ago

'I wouldn't mind breaking hearts for once' - how can NZ beat India?

Captain Mitchell Santner says New Zealand are keen to "break hearts" in the T20 World Cup final, so how can they beat all-conquering India?

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The GuardianMostly Factual16h ago

Bronze and Stanway fire England past Iceland in Women’s World Cup qualifier

England 2-0 Iceland Lionesses untroubled in victory at City Ground Goals from Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway made it two wins from two in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, with attention now turning to a hugely important game against Spain at Wembley in April. England’s aim of avoiding the playoffs by securing top spot in their World Cup qualifying group was never going to be derailed by Ukraine and Iceland. Ukraine was a straightforward affair, once they had found their rhythm ...

By Suzanne Wrack at the City Ground

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual19h ago

India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Kiwis ready to ‘break hearts’

New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third - and in front of home crowd.

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The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago

England beat Iceland in Women’s World Cup qualifier

Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway scored the goals at the City Ground.

By Sunny Badwal

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

T20 World Cup final: New Zealand aim to 'silence' Ahmedabad crowd but wary of Jasprit Bumrah

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is determined to "break a few hearts" by defeating defending champions India in the T20 World Cup final.

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hinduMostly Factual10h ago

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

'Jhooth bol raha hai': SKY hits back at Santner's claim before final

A day before the T20 World Cup final, mind games have begun between India and New Zealand. Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner said restricting India to around 220 instead of 250 could help his team. India skipper Suryakumar Yadav jokingly dismissed the remark, saying “Jhooth bol raha hai,” adding India will adapt to the pitch rather than target a fixed total.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago

Mohammad Kaif wants India to bring in Rinku Singh for IND vs NZ final: ‘Can give Abhishek Sharma a break…’

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japan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatch

Yuzuki Yamamoto scored after just four minutes to begin Nadeshiko Japan's rout in Perth.

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DawnMostly Factual16h ago

‘If there’s no pressure, there’s no fun’: India captain Suryakumar excited for T20 World Cup final

The best way to deal with pressure is to embrace it, India captain Suryakumar Yadav reminded his teammates ahead of Sunday’s final of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India are bidding to become the first team to retain the T20 World Cup title and to achieve that, they will have to deal with not just a strong New Zealand XI but also the weight of expectation from a cricket-mad nation of about 1.4 billion people. Leading the team in the final of a home World Cup was a “special f...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual16h ago

No pressure, no fun for India captain Suryakumar ahead of T20 World Cup final

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup

Mexico said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three host cities, one of which, Guadalajara, has been plagued by cartel violence. The post Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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