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Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has concluded a constructive and open dialogue with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), covering issues including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader growth of cricket in South Asia, the governing body said in a media…

South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, second from right, shakes hands with Canada’s Kaleem Sana (PTI) Aiden Markram led South Africa with a sparkling half-century as the Proteas cruised to a 57-run victory over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup clash on Monday. Batting first, Markram struck a rapid 59 off 32 balls,…

India on Monday announced a $175 million development assistance package for Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s President Patrick Herminie, with the two sides outlining a joint vision to expand bilateral engagement across sectors. The development was announced following the Modi-Herminie meeting, which also saw the signing of…

Arshi Gupta (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: At seven, when most children are generally busy figuring out their favourite cartoons or playground games, Arshi Gupta had already discovered her new obsession: speed. By seven years, five months and 18 days, she had become the youngest driver to obtain a racing licence, which landed her in the…

Team India (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop warned that England are one of the most dangerous teams in the T20 World Cup because of their powerful batting and smart bowling options. Speaking on JioStar’s show, he said, “We’ve seen across franchise cricket that experience counts for a lot. And sometimes, we’re…

8th Pay Commission (AI image) 8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners have reason to cheer with the website for the 8th Pay Commission going live, seeking feedback and inputs from concerned individuals.The 8th Pay Commission was first announced in January 2025, and it was formally notified later through a Ministry of Finance…

Punjab Kings begin IPL 2026 pre-season camp in Abu Dhabi Punjab Kings have begun their build-up to the next Indian Premier League season with an overseas training camp in Abu Dhabi, running from February 8 to 14 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, the franchise confirmed in a release. Several core members of the squad are…

United Arab Emirates’s Muhammad Zohaib plays a shot (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that all-rounder Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back from the squad due to disciplinary issues but did not share more details on the matter. “Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back due to disciplinary issues….

India’s electric SUV market is beginning to take shape. While we have seen several models competing in the mix, Maruti and Toyota are the latest entrants to debut in the space. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella are expected to be announced soon. These models, upon launch, will lock horns…

Silver prices surged more than 6 per cent to Rs 2.72 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold climbed nearly 1 per cent to Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams, supported by firm global trends and a weaker US dollar.According to local marketmen, silver rose Rs 17,000, or 6.66 per cent,…