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10 Mar

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after Historic T20 World Cup victory

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket team after their remarkable triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The announcement was made on Tuesday, recognising the team’s outstanding performance and historic achievement. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured the title with a commanding victory over New Zealand national cricket team in the final played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the win, India became the first team in history to claim the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title…

08 Mar

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…

07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

10 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026: BCCI sticks to policy, bars players from staying with families during tournament

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National Times Bureau :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided not to allow players to stay with their families during the T20 World Cup. The board has chosen to continue with a policy introduced after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report, the current team management sought clarification from the BCCI on the matter but was told that the rule would remain in place. Under the existing policy, players can have their families accompany them for up to 14 days only if an overseas tour lasts longer than 45…

24 Jan

ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup After Travel Refusal

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New Delhi, January 24, 2026: The International Cricket Council has formally informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that the national team has been replaced by Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India citing security concerns, sources said. The decision was finalised on Friday in Dubai, where senior ICC officials, including chairman Jay Shah, were present. An official communication was sent late in the evening to BCB chairman Aminul Islam Bulbul, stating that Bangladesh had forfeited its place in the tournament after failing to confirm participation within the stipulated deadline. According to an ICC official…

13 Dec

ICC, JioStar Dismiss Exit Reports, Say India Broadcast Partnership Remains Intact

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New Delhi, December 13, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar on Saturday jointly rejected reports suggesting that the Indian broadcaster had withdrawn from its media rights agreement, asserting that their partnership remains fully intact and operational.In a clarification, the two organisations said the existing contract continues without any change, with JioStar retaining its position as the ICC’s authorised broadcast and media rights holder in India. The statement was issued in response to recent media reports that claimed the broadcaster was reconsidering the agreement amid alleged financial pressures.The ICC and JioStar emphasised that there has been no disruption to…