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West Indies vs Australia, Women’s T20I Series: Schedule, Squads, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
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West Indies vs Australia, Women’s T20I Series: Schedule, Squads, Broadcast and Live Streaming details



Australia kicks off an important white-ball tour today, March 19, with a three-match T20I series against West Indies at the scenic Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UK later this year, both teams will see this series as a valuable opportunity to fine-tune combinations and build momentum.

All three T20Is will be played at the same venue in Kingstown before the action shifts to St. Kitts for a three-match ODI series starting March 27. The Caribbean conditions are expected to provide a good test for both sides as they prepare for bigger challenges ahead.

This series also marks the beginning of a new era for Australia. Sophie Molineux steps in as the all-format captain following Alyssa Healy’s retirement, taking charge of a strong squad that blends experience with fresh talent. At 28, the left-arm spin all-rounder has a big responsibility, but she will be backed by a team known for its depth and consistency.

Australia come into the series after a rare setback, having lost 2-1 to India in February. Despite that, they remain the top-ranked T20I side and will be keen to bounce back strongly.

West Indies, meanwhile, have retained the same 15-member squad from their recent series against Sri Lanka. Led by Hayley Matthews, with Chinelle Henry as her deputy, the team will look to turn things around and challenge the world’s best with a mix of experience and exciting young players.

Schedule

  • 1st T20I: March 19 – 6.30pm local time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 20).
  • 2nd T20I: March 21 – 6.30pm local time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 22)
  • 3rd T20I: March 23 – 6.30pm local time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 24)

Also READ: The Hundred Women’s 2026 – Complete squads of all eight teams after the auction

Squads

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Eboni Brathwaite, Jahzara Claxton, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James

Australia: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Tahlia Wilson, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey

Broadcast and Live Streaming details

Also READ: Ayabonga Khaka and Kayla Reyneke dismantle New Zealand as South Africa seal dominant victory in 2nd T20I

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.



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Maharashtra seeks ADB support for APMC modernisation | Mumbai News
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Mumbai: Agricultural marketing and protocol minister Jaykumar Rawal has sought Asian Development Bank support for APMC market modernisation and the state’s Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MAGNET) project during his visit to Manila in the Philippines.Rawal participated in the ‘Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum 2026′ held at the ADB headquarters this week. Rawal presented the state’s agriculture and marketing reform initiatives. The MAGNET project is an ADB-assisted initiative aimed at enhancing the income of small and marginal farmers by strengthening the horticultural value chain.Rawal met Yingming Yang, ADB Vice-President (South, Central, and West Asia), to discuss the progress of the MAGNET project, the Mumbai International Agriculture Market (MIAM), and comprehensive modernisation and strengthening of APMCs. The dialogue centred on making the agriculture value chain more robust, inclusive, and sustainable for the farming community.Officials said a session was held with ADB Director General Winfried Wicklein and Senior Sector Director Kenyingfeng Zhang.“The discussions focused positively on securing ADB’s cooperation to enhance Maharashtra’s agriculture infrastructure, post-harvest management, and reforms within the agri-logistics sector. This visit is expected to accelerate the modernisation of Maharashtra’s agricultural and marketing sectors, playing a crucial role in creating a more capable and competitive marketplace for the state’s farmers,” Rawal said.Rawal emphasised that mutual cooperation and the adoption of cutting-edge technology are indispensable for the rapid development of agricultural and marketing systems. Speaking at an international seminar at ADB headquarters, Rawal presented a compelling vision for ‘Developed Maharashtra 2047,’ outlining the state’s roadmap for APMC evolution.“A key objective of this visit is to study global best practices specifically for our MAGNET project. By exploring new opportunities for future collaboration, the state aims to empower Maharashtra’s agricultural and market infrastructure, making them more resilient and capable on an international scale,” Rawal said.The seminar saw high-level participation from global leaders, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mariano Assanami Sabino Lopes, and Japan’s Vice Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Yoichi Watanabe.



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Big oil relief soon? What Trump’s possible ‘unsanctioning’ of Iran crude means for India
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Big oil relief soon? What Trump’s possible ‘unsanctioning’ of Iran crude means for India


Big oil relief soon? What Trump’s possible ‘unsanctioning’ of Iran crude means for India
If the US were to ‘unsanction’ Iran oil at sea, India would be able to step up procurement. (AI image)

Will India get access to Iran crude oil soon? The Donald Trump administration has signalled the possibility of waiving sanctions on floating Iran crude oil to ease the ongoing shock in the global energy markets. The US-Israel-Iran war has driven up crude oil prices globally, with Brent crude rising to near $120 per barrel levels.The Trump administration has already issued a similar waiver for Russian crude oil which it had sanctioned to pressure Moscow to end the conflict with Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that Washington is considering the possibility of lifting sanctions on Iranian oil cargoes that are already in transit, as energy prices surge amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.His remarks, made during an interview with Fox Business, came as oil and gas markets rallied again following Iran’s strike on Qatar’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and its threats to target broader regional energy infrastructure.“In the coming days, we may unsanction the Iranian oil that’s on the water. It’s about 140 million barrels. So depending on how you count it, that’s 10 days to two weeks of supply that the Iranians had been pushing out that would have all gone to China. In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against the Iranians to keep the price down for the next 10, or 14 days, as we continue this campaign,” Bessent said.Also Read | How Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan, world’s largest LNG hub & other Middle East oil & gas infra, will impact India Bessent also indicated that the US could tap additional volumes from its strategic petroleum reserves to help stabilize global oil prices.The US has been working to contain the sharp rise in energy costs after US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered a wider escalation. Iran’s response has effectively disrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, creating bottlenecks in global energy supply chains. Under normal conditions, nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil and LNG shipments pass through this key route.

US sanction waiver for Iran oil soon? What it means for India

India has not been buying crude oil from Iran since mid-2019 after the US ended waiver for sanctions on Iran crude. Around 35-40% of India’s crude oil needs are met through cargoes that make their way towards Asia through the Strait of Hormuz. The de facto closure of Strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Iran war has disrupted supplies for India, even as it works to ensure safe passage for its tankers.To mitigate any oil supply shock, India has been aggressively buying Russian crude oil in the last few weeks. According to a Bloomberg report, India bought 30 million barrels of Russian crude in a week after the conflict broke out.

India's annual imports of Iran oil (Source: Kpler)

India’s annual imports of Iran oil (Source: Kpler)

So, if the US were to ‘unsanction’ Iran oil at sea, India would be able to step up procurement, adding an important source to its crude supply basket.According to Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining and Modelling at Kpler, historically, India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, importing significant volumes of Iranian Light and Heavy grades due to strong refinery compatibility and favourable commercial terms. The expert says that speculation in the market about a possible relaxation or modification of US sanctions on Iranian crude has brought a significant variable back into focus for global oil flows. “India could emerge as a key demand centre to watch, alongside Chinese buyers (state-owned enterprises and large independents) and other Asian countries,” Ritolia says.Following sanctions tightening in 2018, imports stopped from May 2019, with crude oil volumes getting replaced by Middle Eastern, US and other grades. At peak, Iranian crude accounted for around 11.5% of India’s total imports as per Kpler data.Also Read | Armageddon scenario! Why Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s LNG spell nightmare for Europe, AsiaAlso, just like easily available Russian crude on sea, the supply of Iranian crude also remains substantial. Roughly 170 million barrels are estimated to be on water, including volumes that are held in floating storage as well as shipments in transit. According to Ritolia, Indian refiners retain the ability to re-integrate these barrels with minimal operational adjustments, supported by prior processing experience and established trading setups.However, the expert believes that any resumption of imports will depend largely on commercial viability and geopolitical developments rather than technical readiness from India’s perspective.“Key considerations include the scope and durability of sanctions relief (including on shipping), pricing structure, and the availability of payment, insurance and logistics mechanisms. If these conditions align, a ramp-up in Indian imports of Iranian crude could be significant, similar to the rapid increase observed in Russian crude intake following the easing of Western sanctions,” he concludes.



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‘Not putting troops’: Trump on deploying soldiers in Iran; warns Netanyahu not to attack Tehran gas fields
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'Not putting troops': Trump on deploying soldiers in Iran; warns Netanyahu not to attack Tehran gas fields

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the America would not deploy ground troops in Iran, weeks after launching large-scale missile and air strikes alongside Israel.“If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you. But I’m not putting troops,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.“If I were, I certainly would not tell you. We will do whatever is necessary to keep the price low,” he added.Trump also said he had cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against targeting energy infrastructure in Iran.“I told him, don’t do that, and he won’t do that,” Trump said. “We get along great. It’s coordinated, but on occasion, he’ll do something that the United States opposes,” he added.He further claimed that Iran’s leadership had been significantly weakened, saying, “They are looking for new leaders again” and “Iran leadership is gone.”



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‘Strength behind my Man’s success’: Shaski pens heartfelt post for MS Dhoni’s father | Cricket News
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'Strength behind my Man's success': Shaski pens heartfelt post for MS Dhoni's father
MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper batter and former India captain MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni recently shared an emotional birthday message for her father-in-law Pan Singh Dhoni, highlighting his role in Dhoni’s journey. She posted a picture and praised his life story, calling it inspiring and crediting him for shaping Dhoni into the person he is today.

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In her message, Sakshi reflected on Pan Singh’s struggles and achievements, showing how much he means to the family. She wrote, “From a young boy who left his village alone with courage… to building a legacy that the whole nation respects – your journey is pure inspiration. The strength behind my Man’s success and because of you he is what he is today. We love you. Happy Birthday.”

Dhoni’s role and ongoing discussions

Meanwhile, discussions around Dhoni’s role in the IPL continue. Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers suggested that Dhoni should bat higher up the order for Chennai Super Kings. He said, “It’s very tricky and not straightforward. Brands are built over years, and CSK have built this empire over many years with this MS Dhoni figure that’s always been there.”He added, “We know he can be impactful with the bat, but if he’s batting that low and not captaining, it feels like he’s almost just making up for a spot for the wrong reasons.“I do feel Ruturaj and Sanju are the perfect players to take over from MS (Dhoni). My only issue is where MS fits in and if he’s not going to have that big impact batting at 4, 5, 6 sometimes, then rather be out of the squad.“Let someone else, that can maybe bowl and bat and have a bigger impact in the game, to come in there and then MS can almost sit on the side as a mentor and still guide the guys.”

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Armageddon scenario! Why Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s LNG spell nightmare for Europe, Asia
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Armageddon scenario! Why Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s LNG spell nightmare for Europe, Asia


Armageddon scenario! Why Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s LNG spell nightmare for Europe, Asia
European gas prices have more than doubled since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began. (AI image)

Is an Armageddon scenario about to play out? Europe and Asia are facing a nightmare scenario with the escalating crisis in the Middle East now increasingly impacting key energy infrastructure. The latest shockwave for the market has come in the form of a big hit to Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex on Thursday morning by Iran.LNG or liquefied natural gas facilities rank among the most intricate and large-scale industrial structures ever built, and Ras Laffan stands as the biggest of them, converting Qatar’s vast gas reserves into super-cooled fuel for global transport—until the Iranian missile strikes disrupted operations.This has led to markets across Europe and Asia confronting a new energy shock. Under normal conditions, roughly one-fifth of the world’s LNG supply originates from Ras Laffan, which is a sprawling industrial hub developed over three decades at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars and covering an area nearly three times that of Paris.To understand the scale of LNG operations at the facility, sample this: Ras Laffan operates 14 liquefaction trains that process gas into 77 million tonnes of LNG annually, sufficient to meet Japan’s entire yearly demand or exceed the combined needs of the UK and Italy!

Armageddon scenario plays out for Europe, Asia

The immediate impact of the latest strikes was evident across global energy markets. Brent crude prices briefly surged by over 10 percent, crossing the $119-per-barrel mark before easing from those highs.

US, Qatar and Australia dominate LNG supply

In Europe, gas prices spiked as much as 35 per cent and later stabilised at around 70 euros per megawatt hour, still reflecting a gain of about 28 per cent. This rise is expected to feed through to electricity costs, as power prices in the region are largely linked to gas rates.Analysts at EnergyScan told AFP, “We are not yet in the worst-case scenario we described in our last monthly report, but we are getting closer.”European gas prices have more than doubled since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began, as traders assessed the implications of a prolonged disruption to Qatar’s LNG exports. “I woke up this morning and thought, ‘No, please no,’”Anne-Sophie Corbeau, former head of gas analysis at BP and now with Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, told the Financial Times. “This has always been my nightmare scenario, my Armageddon scenario, the one I didn’t want to happen,” the report quoted the expert saying.Two gas traders said they were still trying to absorb the scale of the incident after Iran carried out a two-stage attack, launching ballistic missiles at the facility late Wednesday and again in the early hours of Thursday. “This is unprecedented,” one of them said.QatarEnergy, the state-owned operator of Ras Laffan, told Reuters that damage to two LNG units—developed in partnership with ExxonMobil—could take between three and five years to repair. The disruption is expected to result in annual revenue losses of $20 billion and force the cancellation of long-term supply agreements with Italy, Belgium, Korea and China.The disruption has effectively removed about 17 per cent of Qatar’s overall gas output for the foreseeable future. Prior to the strike, market participants believed LNG shipments from Ras Laffan would quickly resume once tensions in the Middle East subsided and the Strait of Hormuz became secure for tanker movement. Although prices had climbed last week, they had steadied at levels well below those recorded during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.That outlook has now been overturned!

Years of repair to drive up prices

One trader told Financial Times that European gas prices are likely to remain elevated “through 2027,” while the region could struggle to replenish storage levels over the summer as Asian buyers turn to US LNG to offset the shortfall. Asia was already dealing with constrained supply and rationing following disruptions from the Gulf. Europe, increasingly dependent on LNG after Russia curtailed pipeline exports during its war with Ukraine, now faces intensified competition with countries such as Japan and South Korea for limited LNG cargo availability.

Most of Qatar's LNG exports goes to Asia

Laurent Segalen, a clean energy investment banker, was quoted as saying: “It is apocalypse now. The coming months for gas importers are going to be a bloodbath.” The infrastructure required to cool gas into LNG is highly complex and cannot be replaced quickly. Repairs will involve a meticulous process that can only begin once Qatar is assured that the site is secure and personnel can return without the threat of further attacks.Tom Marzec-Manser, an LNG specialist at energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, said it is already clear that a return to normal output levels in Qatar will not happen quickly, regardless of how soon the conflict ends. “What we can conclude immediately is that regardless of when the conflict now ends, a resumption of normal production from Qatar is not going to happen in a matter of weeks,” he told FT.The expert noted that earlier projections had suggested production at Ras Laffan could resume within about 40 days, but that timeline is no longer realistic. He also indicated that Qatar’s ambitious expansion plans for the facility, which include adding six new liquefaction units over this year and next, are now likely to face delays. “There is an element of uncertainty, but we know now this is a months-long reduction in supply,” he added.Although some LNG projects in the United States are expected to come online soon, Corbeau said replacing Qatari supply is far from straightforward and involves significant political challenges. She pointed out that some policymakers have already begun advocating for easing restrictions on Russian gas imports.At the same time, several countries have started reverting to coal-based power generation, while industrial operations in parts of Southeast Asia are being forced to scale back or suspend production due to limited energy availability. “The world of energy is going to fracture between the haves and the have-nots,” said Segalen.



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IPL name controversy: BCCI faces legal showdown, Kerala HC steps in | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy (Getty Images)

The Kerala High Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the use of the name “Indian Premier League” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The petitioner, Ashique Karoth, who described himself as a social worker, had argued that the BCCI’s T20 league was illegally using the title.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V M noted that the petitioner had only recently realised that the IPL was not an official national cricket tournament, despite its long-standing presence. “We find no merit in the substance of the said argument, and hence, we do not feel that it would be proper to keep this writ petition as a public interest litigation (PIL),” the judges said.

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Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has formally cleared the way for the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to host IPL 2026 matches, granting approval to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This ends months of uncertainty following a stampede after RCB’s maiden title triumph.

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The 19th edition of the IPL is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions RCB opening the tournament against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, as per the official schedule.

IPL 2026 schedule

Match Date Day Matchup Venue Time (IST)
1 28/03/26 Sat RCB vs SRH Bengaluru 19:30
2 29/03/26 Sun MI vs KKR Mumbai 19:30
3 30/03/26 Mon RR vs CSK Guwahati 19:30
4 31/03/26 Tue PBKS vs GT Chandigarh 19:30
5 01/04/26 Wed LSG vs DC Lucknow 19:30
6 02/04/26 Thu KKR vs SRH Kolkata 19:30
7 03/04/26 Fri CSK vs PBKS Chennai 19:30
8 04/04/26 Sat DC vs MI Delhi 15:30
9 04/04/26 Sat GT vs RR Ahmedabad 19:30
10 05/04/26 Sun SRH vs LSG Hyderabad 15:30
11 05/04/26 Sun RCB vs CSK Bengaluru 19:30
12 06/04/26 Mon KKR vs PBKS Kolkata 19:30
13 07/04/26 Tue RR vs MI Guwahati 19:30
14 08/04/26 Wed DC vs GT Delhi 19:30
15 09/04/26 Thu KKR vs LSG Kolkata 19:30
16 10/04/26 Fri RR vs RCB Guwahati 19:30
17 11/04/26 Sat PBKS vs SRH Chandigarh 15:30
18 11/04/26 Sat CSK vs DC Chennai 19:30
19 12/04/26 Sun LSG vs GT Lucknow 15:30
20 12/04/26 Sun MI vs RCB Mumbai 19:30

The second set of fixtures is expected to be announced soon by the governing body.

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IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Arjun Tendulkar stuns Rishabh Pant with moment reminiscent of Sachin
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IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Arjun Tendulkar stuns Rishabh Pant with moment reminiscent of Sachin



A new chapter is unfolding at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) camp, and it is being written with a bat that carries a distinct echo of cricketing royalty. Arjun Tendulkar, who joined the franchise ahead of IPL 2026 after being traded from Mumbai Indians (MI), has already made a massive impression on captain Rishabh Pant. A candid conversation between the two players, where Arjun revealed he uses a bat weighing a staggering 1220 grams – a clear inheritance of his father Sachin Tendulkar’s famous technique – has left Pant stunned and gone viral across social media .

‘Papa toh 1310-1315 mein khelte the’: Arjun Tendulkar

In a heartwarming video shared by LSG on their official social media handles, Pant is seen engaging Arjun in a light-hearted discussion about their equipment. When asked about the weight of his bat, Arjun’s answer immediately caught the wicketkeeper-batter off guard.

“1220 grams,” Arjun revealed, explaining his preference for a heavier blade. When a curious Pant asked about the advantage of wielding such a heavy bat, Arjun’s response was wonderfully simple: “Touch karo, ho jaata hai” (All you need to do is just touch the ball) .

The moment became truly special when Arjun drew a direct line to his legendary father. “Papa toh 1310-1315 mein khelte the. Main toh 1200 se halka jaata nahi hoon” (Dad used to play with 1310-1315. I don’t go below 1200), he said, leaving Pant visibly impressed by the dedication to the family style .

This preference for heavy bats is a well-documented part of Sachin Tendulkar’s legacy. In his autobiography Playing It My Way, the Master Blaster had explained his rationale, stating that the bat should be an “extension of your arm” and that any technical adjustment like switching to a lighter blade risked making a batter feel “uncomfortable.”  Arjun is clearly following that same school of thought, relying on timing and placement over brute force.

“Shaadi ke agle din hi? You’re so enthu bhai”: Pant praises Arjun’s dedication

The conversation, however, was about more than just willow weight. Pant was also deeply impressed by Arjun’s sheer dedication to the game. The young all-rounder had only recently married entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok in a grand ceremony in Mumbai on March 5, attended by cricketing royalty .

Yet, as Arjun revealed to his new captain, he was back on the field the very next day, training under the watchful eye of legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. This revelation prompted an amused and appreciative reaction from Pant.

“Yuvi paa ke saath full-time? Shaadi ke agle din hi? You’re so enthu bhai!” (Full-time with Yuvraj? The day after your wedding? You’re so enthusiastic, brother!), Pant exclaimed, applauding his new teammate’s commitment.

Pant’s gesture was not limited to praise. In a moment that showcased the camaraderie within the LSG dressing room, he warmly assured Arjun of his support. “Agar kuch lage toh batana. Always open for you, kuch bhi ho” (Let me know if you need anything. Always open for you, no matter what), the skipper told the 26-year-old, signalling a fresh and supportive start for Arjun in the LSG colours.

Also READ: Sara Tendulkar wins hearts with a lovely message for brother Arjun and bhabhi Saaniya

Can Arjun deliver in IPL 2026?

For Arjun, IPL 2026 represents a crucial opportunity. Having spent time with the Mumbai Indians since 2021, he managed only five appearances across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, picking up three wickets. Traded to LSG for ₹30 lakh ahead of the season, he is now looking to establish himself as a regular in the playing XI.

As a left-arm seamer who can swing the ball and contribute handy runs in the lower order, he offers a versatile all-round package. His recent form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he took eight wickets and scored 70 runs in five matches, suggests he is ready for bigger challenges.

With the LSG management expected to provide him with more consistent opportunities, Arjun will be keen to make his mark. And if the early signs from the training camp – a heavy bat, a tireless work ethic, and the backing of his captain – are anything to go by, the Tendulkar legacy at the IPL might just be getting a new, exciting lease on life.

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Man posing as astrologer held for duping BMS student of Rs 16L in Mumbai | Mumbai News
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Mumbai: The police have arrested a 44-year-old man for posing as an astrologer and allegedly duping a 22-year-old BMS student of nearly Rs 16 lakh under the pretext of spiritual healing and rituals. The victim’s family has claimed the amount could go up to Rs 1.5 crore as they are still calculating the loss of gold ornaments from their house.The Central cyber police arrested the man, Mazgaon resident Mohammed Hussain Sumara.The complainant, a BMS graduate, told the police that she first came across an Instagram page titled “powerful_spell_obsessed_healer” in 2023. The page offered “free sessions for job, career, health issues”.After clicking a link on the profile, the victim was connected via WhatsApp to a man who introduced himself as Shahid, later identified as Sahil. The accused befriended the victim claiming he could improve her future, career, and personal life through paid “healing sessions”. Gaining her trust over time, he repeatedly demanded money for performing various rituals. The bank account, allegedly managed by a person identifying himself as Rehaan, claimed to offer solutions related to career, health, and relationships.Initially she transferred Rs 25,000 to his account and another Rs 25,000 and he kept on demanding money for various “rituals”. “Between 2023 and early 2026, the victim in 85 to 90 transactions transferred Rs 15.9 lakh to multiple bank accounts provided by the accused. When her source of finance got exhausted she realised she has been taken for a ride,” said a police officer.Her family has alleged the accused also manipulated her into selling gold ornaments, claiming the overall loss could run into crores or more, with exact figures still being assessed.



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Here’s how participants can prepare for Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon | India News
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Here's how participants can prepare for Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon

Signing up for a race is often the moment fitness stops being an idea and becomes a commitment. The date sits on the calendar, the distance suddenly feels real, and preparation begins, sometimes carefully planned, sometimes spontaneous. While every runner’s journey is different, the way people prepare for their first race often falls into a few distinct patterns. From structured training plans to technology-driven routines, each approach reflects how individuals turn intention into action.With the Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon set to take place on March 29 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, many first-time runners across the city are discovering their own style of preparation. Some train with precision, others rely on simple consistency, while many find motivation through friends or digital tools. What they all share is the same starting point: the decision to show up on race day. Register now and secure your spot.The structured plannersFor some runners, preparation begins with a detailed plan. These are the individuals who search for training schedules the moment they register. They map out weekly runs, track distances, and gradually increase their mileage in a disciplined progression.Structured planners often follow a clear routine: shorter runs during the week, longer endurance sessions on weekends, and rest days to allow recovery. They monitor their pace, adjust their nutrition, and pay attention to sleep patterns as race day approaches.For them, preparation is a process of steady improvement. Each completed run builds confidence, turning a once-intimidating distance into a manageable challenge. By the time race day arrives, they have already rehearsed the effort many times.The consistent casualsNot everyone trains with spreadsheets and strict schedules. Many runners prepare through something far simpler: consistency.These individuals do not obsess over perfect pacing or complex training programs. Instead, they focus on one principle, showing up regularly. A few runs during the week, a slightly longer one on the weekend, and the routine slowly builds momentum.What begins as a casual commitment gradually evolves into real progress. Without overthinking the process, these runners develop endurance through repetition. The strength of this approach lies in its simplicity: small efforts repeated consistently often produce remarkable results.The power of social accountabilityFor many first-time participants, running alone is the hardest part. That is why social accountability has become one of the most powerful motivators in race preparation.Friends sign up together, colleagues form small running groups, and weekend meet-ups become training sessions. What might have been skipped on a tired morning becomes easier when someone else is waiting at the starting point.Running with others also turns preparation into a shared experience. Conversations during training runs replace the monotony of solo workouts, and progress becomes something people celebrate together. By race day, the group dynamic often matters just as much as the finish line itself. Register now and secure your spot.Training with technologyIn recent years, technology has transformed the way people prepare for races. Fitness watches track pace and heart rate. Mobile apps record distance, analyse performance, and suggest training improvements. Online communities allow runners to compare progress, share achievements, and stay motivated.Technology-driven training offers instant feedback. A runner can see how far they have improved, how their pace has evolved, and how close they are to their target distance. For many beginners, these insights create a sense of measurable progress that keeps them engaged throughout the training process.Different paths, one finish lineWhat makes race preparation fascinating is that there is no single “correct” method. Some runners follow structured programs with discipline, while others simply run when they can. Some rely on friends for motivation, while others depend on data from digital tools.Yet all these approaches lead to the same destination: the starting line. At the Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon on March 29 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, runners from across the city will come together, each carrying their own journey of preparation. By the time they gather on race morning, every training run, planned or spontaneous, will have contributed to the moment.However, not everyone who considered participating will be there. With registrations nearing capacity and the countdown already underway, the starting line is filling up fast-making this the final opportunity to be part of this year’s run. Missing it doesn’t just mean skipping a race; it means waiting an entire year for the same experience.The first race is rarely about perfect performance. It is about the experience of showing up, pushing personal limits, and discovering what the body and mind can achieve together.



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