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Did Air India divert a flight for Indian cricket team? DGCA seeks report

The DGCA has asked Air India for an explanation after reports surfaced that a scheduled Newark to Delhi flight was diverted to Barbados to transport India's T20 World Cup-winning cricket team

WC performance leads Pandya to top spot in ICC T20I all-rounders' rankings

Hardik Pandya rose two places to become the first Indian to occupy the number one spot in the ICC's T20I all-rounders' rankings on Wednesday, as the country's cricketers improved their standings following their title-winning performance in the just-concluded World Cup. The 30-year-old, who handed telling blows to South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on July 29 by dismissing half-centurion Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in his 3/20 effort, climbed up two places to go level with Sri Lankan star Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men's T20I all-rounder. Following a topsy-turvy IPL where he was the target of fans' boos as Mumbai Indians' new captain, Pandya turned it around in style in the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean. Pandya made impactful cameos down the order with the bat and made breakthroughs with the ball when the team needed him to. He finished with 144 runs at a batting strike-rate of over 150 and also took 11 wickets in the tournament. His best performance

Air India special flight lands in Barbados to bring T20 WC champions home

The special charted flight arranged by BCCI secretary Jay Shah will also be carrying members of Indian media who went to cover the tournament but got stranded due to the hurricane

Highlights: BCCI announces cash prize of Rs 125 cr for Indian team for its T20 WC triumph

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India-South Africa T20 WC final match records peak viewership of 53 mn

The T20 World Cup final match which ended India's 13-year wait to lift an ICC trophy witnessed a peak viewership of 5.3 crore on the OTT streaming platform but fell short of the record audience posted in the last year's ODI final match in November. The India-South Africa ICC Mens' T20 Cricket World Cup final match on Saturday recorded a peak viewership of nearly 5.3 crore on Disney+Hotstar OTT platform. The peak viewership in the final match between India and Australia in the 50-overs format on November 20, 2023 was 5.9 crore, despite the host nation ending on the losing side. This 5.9 crore still holds the record for peak concurrency for live streaming of any cricket match, according to industry experts. While the peak concurrency in the knockout match played between India and Australia in the T20 Cricket World Cup on June 24 was 3.9 crore. Disney Star has exclusive broadcast and media rights for both linear and digital platforms. Saturday's final match was also telecast live by

Days after World Cup qualifier loss, AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior's men's team following a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Stimac, who was appointed as the head coach in 2019, was given an extension last year by the sport's apex body. India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," the AIFF said in a statement. "A notice of termination has been issued to Mr. Stimac by the AIFF Secretariat, and he stands relieved of his obligations with immediate effect." The 56-year-old Stimac, who was part of the Croatia team that made the semifinals of the 1998 World Cup, had taken charge of the Blue Tigers in 2019, after t

The Total trinity

Footballing greats Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer leave an enduring legacy, revolutionising the game's tactics and shaping its modern era

6.5 mn online food delivery orders on New Year's Eve 2023: RedSeer

The gross orders made during the day were a record number of 6.5 million, which is 18 per cent higher in comparison to NYE22

Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup-winning captain and coach, dies aged 78

Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who helped his country win the World Cup both as player and coach, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family, the family said in a statement to dpa, the German news agency. We ask that we be allowed grieve in peace and spared any questions. The statement did not provide a cause of death. As a player and coach, Beckenbauer did more than most to shape German soccer. He captained West Germany to the World Cup title in 1974. He also coached the national side that won the 1990 World Cup final against Argentina. In recent years the former Bayern Munich great struggled with health problems.

From Chandrayaan-3, Asian Games to G20: The year India came into its own

Rediffusion survey of what dominated people's minds in 2023 shows enormous pride in India

Uganda dance their way to historic first-ever T20 World Cup qualification

Uganda reached their first-ever senior men's World Cup after beating Rwanda and finishing in the top two of the ICC Africa T20 World Cup 2023 qualifiers

The game suffers a rout

In the evolving landscape of patriotism, cricket's once-inclusive spirit seems to have been lost

India's journey in World Cup was exceptional, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rohit Sharma-led side's determination through their "noteworthy" campaign and said that they have brought immense pride to the nation

Australia's Mitchell Marsh rests feet on World Cup trophy, faces backlash

After winning the India vs Australia match, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was seen celebrating. However, the picture did not go down well with netizens

Endorsement fees of top Indian cricketers to rise despite WC final loss

Players could have doubled their endorsement values had India won the World Cup final, but despite the loss, top players will see a 50-60% rise in their endorsement values, an expert said

Football injuries cost leading leagues $767 mn in Qatar World Cup Season

In Premier League, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea suffered most injuries last season. Champions Manchester City had fewer injuries than any other club that finished in top eight

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Quick delivery platforms cater to demand surge, from pizza and burgers to coconuts and flowers for worship

Delhi bars, pubs prepare to cash in on 2023 Cricket World Cup final frenzy

From installing big-screen TVs to serving special drinks, pubs and restaurants in Delhi-NCR are pulling out all stops to cash in on the World Cup final frenzy. With India facing Australia in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup on Sunday, the establishments have made preparations for their patrons to cheer for their favourite cricketers with a glass of tipple. Team India breezed through to the final with a victory over New Zealand, having won all 10 matches in the tournament so far. The summit clash pits the Men in Blue against record champions Australia in a repeat of the 2003 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A representative from Yes Minister - Pub and Kitchen, Adchini, told PTI, "We are levying Rs 3,000 as cover charge since it is a big match. On normal days, we do not charge patrons but we have kept this rate for big matches." The Beer Cafe has special offers for those who come wearing the Men in Blue's jersey. "With Team India in the final, we are geared up

WC final: From air show to live gigs from celebs, treat awaits fans

According to the official release by the cricket board, the Surya Kiran acrobatic team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will put up a dazzling air show before the match gets underway

Blue Revolution

Story of Indian cricket is that of a rise over two decades. It is no fleeting moment of glory like in 1983. The game has seen systemic changes, with pace attack, fitness, fielding as its key pillars