EXCLUSIVE | 'Redemption? No. It was a responsibility': BCCI president Mithun Manhas opens up on J&K’s rise
Mithun Manhas reflects on his emotions when Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title. He traces J&K’s revival to the 2021 BCCI-appointed sub-committee, credits stability and discipline for the turnaround, backs Auqib Nabi as a product of domestic grind, and expresses full faith in Suryakumar Yadav-led India to deliver in front of home crowd in the T20 World Cup.
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SA vs NZ T20 World Cup semifinal match preview: Predicted Playing XIs, head-to-head, pitch conditions
South Africa, unbeaten and confident, faces New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The Proteas dominated their Super 8s, while the Black Caps navigated a mixed campaign. Historically, South Africa holds a strong record against New Zealand in World Cups, but semi-final pressure promises an exciting contest.
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Philipp Lahm questions aim, methodology of Germany’s developmental system
The former FC Bayern star has big ideas for German football.
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