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Suryakumar,Gambhir and Jay Shah Visit Hanuman Temple after wining World cup

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March 9, 2026

Sports: After India’s historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad and offered special prayers. The trio carried the World Cup trophy and sought the blessings of Lord Hanuman after India’s memorable win.

The visit came a day after India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this victory, India lifted its record third T20 World Cup title and created history in international cricket.

After losing the toss, India was asked to bat first by New Zealand. India got off to a strong start as Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant innings. He scored 52 runs from just 21 balls, hitting six boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive batting gave India early momentum.

Sanju Samson then continued the strong performance and built an important partnership with Abhishek Sharma. Later, Samson also shared a century partnership with Ishan Kishan, who played a powerful knock. Ishan Kishan scored 54 runs from 25 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. Their partnership helped India cross the 200-run mark by the 16th over.

Although India lost a few quick wickets later, Shivam Dube played a crucial cameo. He scored 26 runs from just 8 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes. His quick runs helped India finish with a massive total of 255 runs for the loss of five wickets. This became the highest total ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.

Chasing a huge target of 256 runs, New Zealand struggled under pressure. Indian bowlers delivered an outstanding performance to restrict the opposition. Axar Patel took three wickets for 23 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah was the star with four wickets for just 15 runs.

For New Zealand, Tim Seifert fought hard and scored 52 runs from 26 balls with two boundaries and five sixes. Daryl Mitchell scored 17 runs, while captain Mitchell Santner made 43 runs from 35 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships.

As a result, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 runs and suffered a heavy defeat. India won the match by 96 runs and celebrated one of the biggest victories in T20 World Cup history.

Following the victory, captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited the Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad with the trophy. They offered special prayers and thanked the deity for the team’s historic achievement. The visit reflected the team’s gratitude after winning the prestigious global tournament.

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Dhoni Spotted Boarding CSK Bus.

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2 hours ago

April 17, 2026

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Hyderabad: A video of MS Dhoni boarding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team bus has gone viral on social media, raising questions about his return to action.

CSK is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, April 18, in Hyderabad. Dhoni has already traveled with the squad ahead of the match, and the team itself shared the update on its official X account.

However, there is still no official confirmation on whether Dhoni will play in the upcoming match.

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Earlier, CSK had announced that Dhoni would miss the first two weeks of Indian Premier League 2026 due to a muscle strain in his leg. With that period now completed, fans are eagerly waiting for clarity on his return.

So far, CSK has played five matches in the tournament and secured two consecutive wins at their home ground.

The match between CSK and SRH will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. All eyes are now on whether Dhoni will make his much-anticipated comeback.

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Anushka’s Reaction to Kohli Miss Half-Century by 1 Run

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April 16, 2026

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Bengaluru: Virat Kohli missed his 66th IPL half-century by just one run in a match against Lucknow Super Giants. His dismissal left fans disappointed.

Kohli scored 49 runs from 34 balls. He hit six boundaries and one six. He looked in good form during the chase.

He got out while trying to reach his fifty. Avesh Khan bowled the ball. Nicholas Pooran took the catch.

Anushka Sharma was present in the stadium. She looked disappointed after Kohli got out. Her reaction quickly went viral on social media.

In the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by five wickets. The game was played in Bengaluru.

Lucknow Super Giants batted first. They scored only 146 runs. It was their lowest total this season.

Mitchell Marsh scored 40 runs. Ayush Badoni added 38 runs. No other batter made a big score.

RCB bowlers performed well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets.

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Injury Concern for Virat Kohli Ahead of RCB vs LSG Clash

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2 days ago

April 15, 2026

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Mangaluru: There is uncertainty over the availability of Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.

Kohli is currently dealing with an ankle strain. He did not take the field in the previous match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

During the latest training session, Kohli was seen at the nets. However, he mostly focused on light running drills. He also had strapping on his leg. This raised fresh concerns among fans.

Despite the injury, Kohli has been in good form this season. He has scored 179 runs in four matches. His average is 59.66. His strike rate stands at 162.72. He has also scored two half-centuries, with a best of 69 not out.

In the last match against Mumbai Indians, Kohli scored 50 runs from 38 balls. He hit five fours and one six. However, he did not look at his fluent best.

RCB had a strong batting performance in that game. Phil Salt scored 78 runs off 36 balls. Rajat Patidar added a quick 53 from 20 balls. The team posted a huge total of 240 for 4.

Mumbai Indians fought hard in reply. Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls. However, the team finished at 222 for 5. RCB won the match by 18 runs.

Kohli did not return to the field during the second innings. He was seen sitting out while wearing a jacket.

RCB fans are now waiting for an official update. His availability for the upcoming match remains unclear.