Saturday, March 07
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan became the first bowler to take 700 T20 wickets during the T20 World Cup match against UAE, adding to his record as the highest wicket-taker in T20Is. However, he admitted Afghanistan are still hurting from their double Super Over loss to South Africa, calling it “heartbreaking.” Rashid said defeats linger but offer lessons, and stressed that limited matches against top teams make World Cup pressure even tougher.
Ravi Shastri backed Abhishek Sharma to bounce back from his poor form, saying he needs patience after multiple ducks in the T20 World Cup. He praised Ishan Kishan’s match-winning 77, calling his form exceptional. India beat Pakistan by 61 runs, scoring 175/7 and bowling them out for 114. India tops Group A with three wins and leads the World Cup head-to-head 8–1.
Magnus Carlsen won the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Germany, defeating Fabiano Caruana 2.5–1.5. A crucial comeback win in game three helped him secure the title, clinched with a draw in the final game. It is the first FIDE-recognised Freestyle world title and Carlsen’s 21st overall. Abdusattorov finished third, and the top three qualified for 2027.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson conceded a brilliant 77 by Ishan Kishan was the turning point in their T20 World Cup loss to India. Kishan's fearless batting dismantled Pakistan's spin strategy on a difficult pitch, setting India on course for victory. Hesson acknowledged his team was outplayed and now faces pressure to regroup for crucial upcoming matches.
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs to qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 8s, with Ishan Kishan’s 77 powering them to 175/7 before Pakistan were bowled out for 114. Suryakumar Yadav praised Kishan and said batting first was the right call. Pakistan collapsed early despite Usman Khan’s 44. India now join West Indies in the next round and will face South Africa, one of Zimbabwe or Australia, and West Indies.
Shoaib Akhtar slammed PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and Babar Azam after Pakistan’s 61-run loss to India, calling the leadership “incompetent” and questioning Babar’s match-winning ability. He said Pakistan lacks investment and modern talent to compete with India. In the match, India made 175/7 and bowled Pakistan out for 114, with early wickets triggering a collapse despite Usman Khan’s 44.
Argentinian hockey star Nicolas Keenan shares his journey as an openly gay athlete. He highlights the importance of visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community in sports. Keenan emphasizes the need for international sports federations to create safer environments. His relationship with Dutch PM-elect Rob Jetten inspires him to be his authentic self and reach his full potential.
