Nepal might have fallen short by only a few runs, but what they did against a heavy side like England will be remembered for a long time. Even after the conclusion of the thrilling contest, the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium refused to leave the arena, only to show their support to the team.

England managed to win their group phase match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2025 by only 4 runs, but for the cricket fans, it was the Nepal cricket team who won countless hearts tonight.

Fans at the Wankhede Stadium applaud NepalL

As the spectators were showing full support to the Asian outfit, in reply, the team thanked them back by doing a lap on the iconic ground. This particular moment can prove to be a major point for the nation’s cricket team in the upcoming days. The amount of love, support, and respect the Nepalese cricketers have received is unmatchable.

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The moment while the players were walking around the park, receiving greetings with open arms from the fans, was captured on camera.

A moment worth to save in timeline

Star Sports shared the video from their official social media platforms, with the caption, “A fight for the ages! Team Nepal will take plenty of inspiration from this performance, as will their fans who gave it their all.”

A fight for the ages! 👏

Team Nepal will take plenty of inspiration from this performance, as will their fans who gave it their all ❤️

Watch them next in #T20WorldCup 👉 #NEPvITA | THU, 12 FEB, 3 PM pic.twitter.com/a3GRcIKLno

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 8, 2026

Before the T20 World Cup 2026 match, the Nepalese cricketers hinted about their flairs during their couple of warm-up games with the UAE and Canada, respectively. In both of the matches, they emerged as the winning side. They went to face England with those two consecutive victories, which surely escalated their morale to the next level.

Their next match will be against Italy on February 12, at the same venue—Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In this match, Rohit Paudel and his men will be the favorite to claim a win.

From now, an entire nation will now dare to dream

From Group C of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, England and the West Indies are the favorites to qualify for the next phase of the tournament, as the other three teams are Nepal, Italy, and Scotland. Can Nepal prove the cricket fans and cricket experts wrong again? Chances will be there, as they might have found their mojo through the England match.

In today’s match, England claimed 184/7 (20), batting first, and the Rohit Paudel-led side, in reply, scored 180/6 (20). Until the very last ball of the match, the Nepal cricket team, especially Lokesh Bam, kept the spectators at the Wankhede Stadium on their toes.

Kushal Bhurtel (29), Rohit Paudel (39), Dipendra Singh Airee (44), and Lokesh (39 not out) were prime performers with the bat for their team although their valiant efforts eventually went in vain.

Read More: Hold your heads high: Netizens in awe of Nepal as they give England a mighty scare in T20 World Cup

India’s Virat Kohli with Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Speculation around the equation between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior batter Virat Kohli has refused to die down ever since Gambhir took charge of the national side. Their well-documented on-field run-ins during the Indian Premier League have continued to fuel chatter within the cricketing community, with suggestions that the two are still not entirely on the same page. Those claims, however, have now been firmly dismissed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who rubbished reports of any ongoing tension between the two high-profile figures.

“I have never seen them (Kohli and Gambhir) fighting. They are in a very good cordial relationship,” Saikia said while speaking on the India Today podcast. Referring to their IPL history, Saikia added, “IPL? Maybe I didn’t see that match because I was with them when they were representing the country.” Gambhir’s tenure as head coach has coincided with significant phases in Kohli’s career. The former India captain announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2025, a decision that sparked widespread debate. More recently, Kohli’s place in India’s ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup has also been scrutinised, though much of that discussion has eased due to his outstanding run of form. At 37, Kohli is enjoying what many believe to be one of the richest purple patches of his ODI career, having struck three centuries and a score of 93 in his last six appearances for India. Questions around the Gambhir-Kohli relationship have also been linked to the BCCI’s tougher stance on senior players featuring in domestic competitions when not on international duty. Over the past year, Kohli returned to both the Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy after long absences. Despite persistent rumours of friction, Gambhir and Kohli have already combined successfully at the highest level, playing key roles in India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025, an ICC title that underlined unity rather than discord within the setup.

Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, drawing both praise and backlash online. While many applauded her powerful vocals, critics questioned the NFL’s continued inclusion of the song, often called the Black national anthem. The league has featured it since 2020 following nationwide protests against racial injustice.

Super Bowl LX opened with more than just football drama at Levi’s Stadium. Before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kicked off, singer Coco Jones delivered a powerful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song widely known as the Black national anthem. As fans entered the stadium in Santa Clara, her voice echoed across the field, setting a thoughtful mood before the championship game.People quickly started talking about the performance online. Many people praised Jones for her vocal control and stage presence, but there was still a lot of talk about the NFL’s choice to play the song during its pregame ceremony. The league began incorporating it in 2020 following nationwide protests against racial injustice after George Floyd’s death. Since then, its Super Bowl inclusion has remained a lightning rod for strong opinions.

Praise for Coco Jones, debate over NFL tradition

Jones, an actress and recording artist known for her work on “Bel-Air” and “The Voice,” approached the moment with composure. Her performance preceded a special appearance by Green Day honoring past Super Bowl MVPs. Brandi Carlile was slated to sing “America the Beautiful,” and Charlie Puth performed “The Star-Spangled Banner,” rounding out a star-studded pregame lineup.Online reactions split along familiar lines. Some fans applauded the NFL’s continued recognition of the song’s historical significance. Others questioned its place alongside the national anthem. The NAACP first promoted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1917, and its presence at league events reflects an effort to acknowledge that legacy.Even with all the noise on social media, Jones’ performance got great reviews for how clear and emotional it was. For a lot of people in the stadium, the music and the size of the event were still the main things on their minds.The pre-games ceremony demonstrated that the Super bowl is not just a game as the teams prepared to take the kick off. It is a cultural phase whereby music, history, and opinion of the people tend to unite.

In a remarkable turn of events, Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ has shattered expectations by crossing the coveted Rs 300 crore milestone in India, amassing a staggering Rs 309.4 crore by its third Sunday. After a lukewarm opening, the film caught fire on Republic Day, captivating audiences across the nation. With a total worldwide collection of Rs 422.

Sunny Deol‘s ‘Border 2’ is in its third week in theaters since the release. While the movie was scoring low numbers, the 3rd Sunday witnessed a rise in collections at the box office. However, despite the slump in earnings, the movie has managed to sail past Rs 300 crore in India. Let’s take a look at its Day 17 collections and how much the war drama will earn on Day 18 (today).

‘Border 2′ box office collection Day 17 (third Saturday)

The Sunny Deol starrer raked in Rs 30 crore at the box office on its release day. On Republic Day, the film witnessed a massive jump in the numbers, and it went on to earn Rs 59 crore. Now, according to the Sacnilk report, the movie has minted Rs 6.90 crore at the box office on Day 17 (third Saturday). With that, the total collection of the movie is now Rs 309.4 crore in India.

‘Border 2’ box office collection Day 18 LIVE (today)

This section will be updated once the day’s numbers are released.Meanwhile, as per the report, the worldwide box office collection of ‘Border 2’ is Rs 422.35 crore.

Day-wise collection

Week 1 Collection: Rs 224.25 croreWeek 2 Collection: Rs 70.15 croreDay 15 [3rd Friday]: Rs 2.85 croreDay 16 [3rd Saturday]: Rs 5.25 croreDay 17 [3rd Sunday]: Rs 6.90 croreDay 18 [3rd Monday]: Rs (Will be updated)Total: Rs 309.4 crore (This number will be updated as the day progresses)

Occupancy

As per the report, Sunny Deol’s war movie had an overall 21.15% Hindi occupancy on Sunday, February 08, 2026.

More about ‘Border 2’

Directed by Anurag Singh, the film is a spiritual sequel to the 1997 iconic war drama ‘Border’. While the first movie was directed by JP Dutta, the latest release has been co-produced by his daughter, Nidhi Dutta. The movie features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in the lead roles. It was released in theaters on January 23, 2026.

DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of their second group match of the tournament against Namibia in Delhi on Thursday, February 12, the Indian team has opted to skip their optional training session on Monday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.While the reason to skip the practice has not been made official, there’s a chance that the move may be linked to the availability of the ground, with Namibia and the Netherlands set to use the venue for practice ahead of their match on February 10. Namibia are scheduled to train in the morning session, while the Netherlands will practice in the evening.

In an official statement later in the evening, the BCCI said it was a “day off” for the Indian cricket team and that they would not train at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.“Day off. No practice or press conference,” the BCCI said in a release.Team India will practice from 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday at the same venue.Meanwhile, India were put under pressure by the USA on Saturday in their first match of the tournament in Mumbai on Saturday, before captain Suryakumar Yadav rescued the team, and bowlers did the job brilliantly to eventually register a 29-run win.The Indian captain garnered all his experience of playing at his home ground, reaped rich dividends for being patient but more importantly, disciplined, as plucky USA had India on the mat at 77 for 6 at one stage in the first half.But Suryakumar’s late onslaught which had 10 fours and four sixes after being dropped on 15, took India as far as 161/9 after being precariously placed at 128/7 after 18 overs.USA, in reply, finished at 132/8 in a meek response with the bat, especially in comparison to their first-innings show in which bowlers kept the high-flying Indians on a tight leash and held on to their catches.

A great initiative by Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. He arranged a get-together session with all the players and staff of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 setup ahead of their next match of the tournament.

India, the defending champion and co-host of the ongoing T20 World Cup, started off their campaign with a win over the USA cricket team. The victory did not come in the smoothest way, but at the end of the day, it was the Men in Blue who had the last laugh.

Team India paid a visit to Gautam Gambhir’s house in Delhi

The Suryakumar Yadav-led team played their opening match of the tournament on February 7, on the opening day of the competition. Their next assignment will be on February 12, against Namibia, where fans will be expecting to see the home team grab the second consecutive win with ease.

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Ahead of the Namibia match, the team is getting a significant amount of time to refresh their mind and body. In the meantime, it is the duty of the coach and the coaching staff to monitor the players’ schedule to keep the focus right on the track. For the Indian cricket team, the target is clear—defend the title and create history. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue upheld the prestigious trophy in the previous edition of the tournament, which was the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Why Gautam Gambhir took the initiative?

On Sunday evening (February 8), the Indian cricket team players and staff were spotted at Gautam Gambhir’s house in Delhi. The upcoming match against will be arranged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, so the entire team is in the capital state of the nation. While the team members were coming down from the team bus, their head coach was waiting on the roadside with his family to greet each member of the squad.

TEAM INDIA AT GAUTAM GAMBHIR’s HOUSE. 🇮🇳

– A very good team bonding session during T20 WC. [Abhishek Tripathi] pic.twitter.com/vPZQdvSity

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 8, 2026

The initiative Gambhir took is nothing new. He did this before to maintain the bond between the players, as well as with the back office members. After all the arrangements, Indian cricket fans will be in the hope to see their favorite team in scorching form from the very next match.

A struggling victory against the USA

Against the United States of America, Team India was far from their best performance. It was only the skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, who remained tall against the opposing bowlers. Yadav’s unbeaten 84 was the defining moment of the match. As India had to confront an unexpected batting collapse, the first innings of the match turned into the ‘SKY show.

The USA couldn’t match the class with the Indian bowling line-up and lost the momentum in the second innings. In reply to India’s first innings of 161, the USA could claim 132/8 and allowed the defending champion to win the match by 29 runs.

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Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael Hudson, partnered with DoorDash, a $78.6 billion company, ahead of the Patriots’ Super Bowl matchup with the Seahawks. She shared a playful Instagram reel promoting New England cuisine while teasing Seattle. Hudson also posted weekend moments with Maye and friends and recently addressed comparisons to Gisele Bündchen with grace and humor.

Drake Maye’s Super Bowl week just got even bigger, and this time it is not about football. As the New England Patriots prepare for their title clash with the Seattle Seahawks, Ann Michael Hudson stepped into the spotlight with a brand-new commercial partnership. The lifestyle influencer teamed up with DoorDash, a company valued at $78,640,000,000, adding corporate shine to an already high-profile weekend.Hudson unveiled the collaboration through a playful Instagram reel that quickly grabbed attention. With confidence and humor, she poked fun at Seattle while celebrating New England flavors. The clip blended football rivalry with food culture, giving fans a taste of Super Bowl banter beyond the field.

Ann Michael Hudson embraces spotlight while brushing off comparisons

In the commercial, Hudson pulled an iced coffee from a DoorDash bag before praising a classic lobster roll. She wished the Seahawks luck, but her wink suggested she was enjoying the rivalry just a little too much. The timing felt intentional. With the Patriots heading into one of their biggest games, she kept the energy lively and distinctly Boston.The weekend was not all business. Hudson shared glimpses of her time in San Francisco, posting photos with Maye, friends, and fellow Patriots partners. One candid image showed the couple reading instructions while playing mahjong. Another featured a dinner spread that reflected the celebratory mood surrounding the big game.Public attention, however, has not always focused on her projects. Hudson has often faced comparisons to Tom Brady’s former wife, Gisele Bündchen. Addressing the chatter in January, she responded with grace. “Yeah, it’s always, ‘Gisele could never this, Gisele would never that.” Hudson said, via “Beyond Bakemas.” “I’m like, ‘Gisele is pretty, she’s been pretty good, guys.”Her calm response struck a chord. Instead of fueling stories of competition, she recognized Bündchen’s status while also making her own name known. Hudson seems to be able to handle the pressure of being linked to a franchise quarterback, as well as the influence and humor that come with it, now that he has a big brand deal and Super Bowl buzz.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

The debate around Babar Azam’s place in Pakistan’s T20I setup shows no signs of easing. The former captain came under sharp criticism after a disappointing outing against the Netherlands in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Group A opener in Colombo on Saturday. Babar’s stay at the crease was brief and ineffective. Walking in after the dismissal of Salman Ali Agha, he struggled to rotate strike and managed only 15 runs from 18 deliveries, slowing Pakistan’s momentum at a crucial stage. His poor shot selection proved costly, allowing the Netherlands to claw their way back into the contest. Pakistan ultimately escaped with a win thanks largely to Faheem Ashraf’s late counterattack of 29 off 11 balls. Without it, the match could have slipped away.

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali was scathing in his assessment, suggesting Babar could even be dropped for the next game against the USA. Speaking on the ‘Game Plan’ show, Ali claimed head coach Mike Hesson was visibly unhappy with Babar’s dismissal. “I have a feeling that Babar will not play in Pakistan’s next game. The anger I saw on coach Mike Hesson’s face… I don’t think that he will play Babar at no 4 again in the next game,” said Ali. Babar’s dismissal came as he attempted to take on the bowling by charging down the track. The ball was flighted invitingly, but he mistimed his lofted drive and was caught comfortably at long-off. Ali went on to question Babar’s suitability for the T20 format, arguing that his reputation does not translate into impact cricket. He pointed to the 31-year-old’s struggles in the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers ahead of the World Cup as further evidence. During a match against Sydney Thunder, Babar was denied a single off the final ball of an over by Steve Smith, who was looking to maximise the Power Surge. The incident sparked controversy, with Babar reacting angrily after his dismissal by hitting the boundary rope with his bat. “If you call Babar Azam a superstar in ODIs or Tests, I might still agree. But in T20Is? Kahaan se superstar hai? (How is he a superstar?) A batter who drops down from his regular batting position and comes out to bat at no 4, and cannot even tell the management that he’s not a no 4 batter! Doesn’t Babar know this?” said Basit. “Even a club cricketer will tell you that in T20S, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, they are all better players in the format than Babar! Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub are also better T20 players than Babar. Even Salman Ali Agha has shown that he’s a better player at No. 3 than Babar. After what Steve Smith did with Babar Azam in the Big Bash League, people still haven’t become wise! He denied a single just to prevent Babar from getting on strike. His game is not suited to T20s,” he added. Notably, even before the tournament began, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had made it clear that reputation would not guarantee selection, stating that the team management would not hesitate to drop Babar Azam if he did not fit into the desired team combination.