Any soil is fine: Suryakumar Yadav on pitch for T20 World Cup 2026 final
Asked whether he would prefer a black, red or mixed-soil pitch for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "Any soil is fine." He added that India have played on both surfaces throughout the tournament and have performed well on each.
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Asked whether he would prefer a black, red or mixed-soil pitch for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "Any soil is fine." He added that India have played on both surfaces throughout the tournament and have performed well on each.
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How much prize money will T20 World Cup 2026 winners and runners-up get today?
The winners of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand will get a prize money of $3 million (around ₹27.5 crore). Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive $1.6 million (around ₹14.7 crore). The final will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. It is India's fourth T20 World Cup final.
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08:27 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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The winners of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand will get a prize money of $3 million (around ₹27.5 crore). Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive $1.6 million (around ₹14.7 crore). The final will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. It is India's fourth T20 World Cup final.
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India should drop Abhishek Sharma for T20 World Cup final: Sunil Gavaskar
Ex-India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that India should drop Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. "Abhishek is the number one batter in ICC T20I rankings, but he hasn't learned from his dismissals," Gavaskar said. He added that Rinku Singh should replace Abhishek in the XI, and Ishan Kishan should open alongside Sanju Samson.
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08:26 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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Ex-India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that India should drop Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. "Abhishek is the number one batter in ICC T20I rankings, but he hasn't learned from his dismissals," Gavaskar said. He added that Rinku Singh should replace Abhishek in the XI, and Ishan Kishan should open alongside Sanju Samson.
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To take a little pressure off: Trump on granting India 30-day Russian oil waiver
US President Donald Trump said the 30-day waiver to India for buying Russian oil amid the Middle East war was aimed at taking a "little pressure off". Trump said US wouldn't need to withdraw from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, adding, "We've got a lot of oil." Earlier, India said it never "depended on permission" from anyone to buy Russian oil.
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08:44 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said the 30-day waiver to India for buying Russian oil amid the Middle East war was aimed at taking a "little pressure off". Trump said US wouldn't need to withdraw from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, adding, "We've got a lot of oil." Earlier, India said it never "depended on permission" from anyone to buy Russian oil.
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OpenAI's robotics head resigns over 'rushed' deal with Pentagon
Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics at OpenAI, has resigned over the company's deal with the US Pentagon. The deal was "rushed without the guardrails defined", Kalinowski said. "AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorisation are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got," she added.
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08:57 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics at OpenAI, has resigned over the company's deal with the US Pentagon. The deal was "rushed without the guardrails defined", Kalinowski said. "AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorisation are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got," she added.
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SC/ST Act invoked in Hindu man's murder on Holi, Delhi CM vows zero-tolerance
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condemned the murder of 26-year-old Hindu man Tarun Kumar by a mob after a water balloon thrown by a minor girl in his house hit a Muslim woman. "Delhi has a zero-tolerance policy for such heinous crimes," she said, assuring swift and strict action against culprits. The Delhi Police invoked the SC/ST Act in the FIR.
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08:57 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condemned the murder of 26-year-old Hindu man Tarun Kumar by a mob after a water balloon thrown by a minor girl in his house hit a Muslim woman. "Delhi has a zero-tolerance policy for such heinous crimes," she said, assuring swift and strict action against culprits. The Delhi Police invoked the SC/ST Act in the FIR.
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Who is the youngest and the oldest captain to win T20 World Cup final?
MS Dhoni became the youngest captain (26 years and 79 days) to win T20 World Cup final, when India defeated Pakistan in 2007. Rohit Sharma is the oldest captain (37 years and 60 days) to win it, with India defeating South Africa in the 2024 final. India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday.
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08:56 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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MS Dhoni became the youngest captain (26 years and 79 days) to win T20 World Cup final, when India defeated Pakistan in 2007. Rohit Sharma is the oldest captain (37 years and 60 days) to win it, with India defeating South Africa in the 2024 final. India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday.
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US embassy in Baghdad attacked
Katyusha rockets targeted the US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad on Saturday and sirens sounded, Reuters said citing security sources and witnesses. It was not immediately clear whether the rockets caused any damage or casualties. The attack is reportedly the first time the embassy had been fired on in more than two years.
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09:13 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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Katyusha rockets targeted the US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad on Saturday and sirens sounded, Reuters said citing security sources and witnesses. It was not immediately clear whether the rockets caused any damage or casualties. The attack is reportedly the first time the embassy had been fired on in more than two years.
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Iran says American soldiers captured in conflict, US rejects claim
As the Middle East war entered its ninth day, Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, claimed to have taken several American soldiers hostage and accused the US of lying that they had instead been killed in action. However, US CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins refuted the claims, saying, "The Iranian regime is doing everything it can to peddle lies and deceive."
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09:12 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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As the Middle East war entered its ninth day, Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, claimed to have taken several American soldiers hostage and accused the US of lying that they had instead been killed in action. However, US CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins refuted the claims, saying, "The Iranian regime is doing everything it can to peddle lies and deceive."
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BJP leader grows opium on 5-acre farm in Chhattisgarh, arrested
A BJP leader, Vinayak Tamrakar, was arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg for allegedly growing opium on 5-acre farm, police said. They added that opium worth around ₹8 crore has been seized and two aides have also been detained. The case surfaced after ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel shared videos of the plantation on social media. BJP has suspended Tamrakar from the party.
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09:08 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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A BJP leader, Vinayak Tamrakar, was arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg for allegedly growing opium on 5-acre farm, police said. They added that opium worth around ₹8 crore has been seized and two aides have also been detained. The case surfaced after ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel shared videos of the plantation on social media. BJP has suspended Tamrakar from the party.
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Israel bombs oil depots in Iran's capital, videos show massive fire
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have bombed several oil depots in Iran's capital Tehran, with several videos showing massive fire surfacing online. The strikes appeared to be the first on Iran's energy infrastructure since US and Israel launched strikes last Saturday, reported The New York Times. Shahran oil depot, previously hit by Israel in June 2025, was hit again.
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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have bombed several oil depots in Iran's capital Tehran, with several videos showing massive fire surfacing online. The strikes appeared to be the first on Iran's energy infrastructure since US and Israel launched strikes last Saturday, reported The New York Times. Shahran oil depot, previously hit by Israel in June 2025, was hit again.
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Explosion hits US embassy in Norway's Oslo
The US embassy in Norway's Oslo was hit by an explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said. "We've determined that an explosion hit the American embassy," police spokesperson Mikael Dellemyr told public broadcaster NRK. The official added that the blast occurred at the entry to the consular section.
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09:24 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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The US embassy in Norway's Oslo was hit by an explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said. "We've determined that an explosion hit the American embassy," police spokesperson Mikael Dellemyr told public broadcaster NRK. The official added that the blast occurred at the entry to the consular section.
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Vaishno Devi medical college seeks new approval for MBBS course after Muslim students' admission row
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence has again sought approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC), seeking permission for an MBBS course for the 2026-27 academic year, IE reported. In January, NMC withdrew permission for an MBBS course amid protests over the admission of Muslim students. Out of 50 students in the first batch, 44 were Muslims.
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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence has again sought approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC), seeking permission for an MBBS course for the 2026-27 academic year, IE reported. In January, NMC withdrew permission for an MBBS course amid protests over the admission of Muslim students. Out of 50 students in the first batch, 44 were Muslims.
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How have New Zealand fared in ICC tournament finals?
New Zealand have played seven finals across major ICC men's tournaments. They won the Champions Trophy 2000 and the World Test Championship 2021 finals. They lost the Champions Trophy 2009, ODI World Cup 2015, ODI World Cup 2019, T20 World Cup 2021 and Champions Trophy 2025 finals. They will face India in the T20 World Cup 2026 final tonight.
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09:17 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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New Zealand have played seven finals across major ICC men's tournaments. They won the Champions Trophy 2000 and the World Test Championship 2021 finals. They lost the Champions Trophy 2009, ODI World Cup 2015, ODI World Cup 2019, T20 World Cup 2021 and Champions Trophy 2025 finals. They will face India in the T20 World Cup 2026 final tonight.
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It was done by Iran: Trump on strike on Iranian school that killed 160 girls
Amid the Middle East war, US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a strike on a girls' school in Iran's Minab that reportedly killed 160 students. Trump said, "We think it was done by Iran because they're very inaccurate with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever.” After the attack, Iran released pictures showing the mass burial of the victims.
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09:44 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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Amid the Middle East war, US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a strike on a girls' school in Iran's Minab that reportedly killed 160 students. Trump said, "We think it was done by Iran because they're very inaccurate with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever.” After the attack, Iran released pictures showing the mass burial of the victims.
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Shoes are mine, I only follow his footsteps: Suryakumar on Rohit ahead of T20 World Cup final
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav credited his predecessor Rohit Sharma for India's continued success after T20 World Cup 2024, adding the ex-India captain had a hand in shaping his own leadership skills. "Shoes are mine...I only follow his footsteps...The way, where he left...I got to learn a lot of things from him when I was playing under him," Suryakumar said.
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09:36 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav credited his predecessor Rohit Sharma for India's continued success after T20 World Cup 2024, adding the ex-India captain had a hand in shaping his own leadership skills. "Shoes are mine...I only follow his footsteps...The way, where he left...I got to learn a lot of things from him when I was playing under him," Suryakumar said.
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Prez Murmu was received as per approved lineup: CM Mamata on skipping formal welcome
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on President Droupadi Murmu's claims that the CM denied her a formal welcome. She said that the President was received and seen off in accordance with the approved lineup shared by her secretariat, and that she wasn't part of it. "BJP is...misusing the highest chair...for its own party agenda," CM Mamata added.
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09:32 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on President Droupadi Murmu's claims that the CM denied her a formal welcome. She said that the President was received and seen off in accordance with the approved lineup shared by her secretariat, and that she wasn't part of it. "BJP is...misusing the highest chair...for its own party agenda," CM Mamata added.
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What happened the last time India played against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium?
India and New Zealand last faced each other in an international match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 1, 2023. It was the series decider of a three-match T20I series between the two countries. India posted 234/4 in that match, with Shubman Gill scoring 126*(63). India dismissed New Zealand for 66, with Hardik Pandya taking four wickets.
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09:30 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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India and New Zealand last faced each other in an international match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 1, 2023. It was the series decider of a three-match T20I series between the two countries. India posted 234/4 in that match, with Shubman Gill scoring 126*(63). India dismissed New Zealand for 66, with Hardik Pandya taking four wickets.
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Don't need people who join wars after we've won: Trump as UK plans to send aircraft carriers
US President Donald Trump slammed UK PM Keir Starmer after reports claimed he's planning to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East. Rejecting the offer, Trump said he'll "remember" the lack of British support, adding, "We don't need people that join wars after we've already won." Earlier, Trump criticised Starmer for initially blocking use of UK bases to attack Iran.
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09:58 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump slammed UK PM Keir Starmer after reports claimed he's planning to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East. Rejecting the offer, Trump said he'll "remember" the lack of British support, adding, "We don't need people that join wars after we've already won." Earlier, Trump criticised Starmer for initially blocking use of UK bases to attack Iran.
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Who have won 'Player of the Match' award in finals in T20 World Cup history?
India's Irfan Pathan and Pakistan's Shahid Afridi were named POTM in T20 World Cup finals in 2007 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, England's Craig Kieswetter won it, while Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara won it in 2014. In 2012 and 2016, WI's Marlon Samuels won it. Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran and Virat Kohli bagged it in 2021, 2022 and 2024, respectively.
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09:52 am Sunday, 08 March, 2026
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India's Irfan Pathan and Pakistan's Shahid Afridi were named POTM in T20 World Cup finals in 2007 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, England's Craig Kieswetter won it, while Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara won it in 2014. In 2012 and 2016, WI's Marlon Samuels won it. Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran and Virat Kohli bagged it in 2021, 2022 and 2024, respectively.
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