United Arab Emirates

Muhammad Waseem (C)

Aryansh Sharma (W)

Vriitya Aravind

Asif Khan

Ansh Tandon

Basil Hameed

Ali Naseer

Aayan Khan

Mohammed Faraazuddin

Muhammad Jawadullah

Zahoor Khan

New Zealand

Chad Bowes

Tim Seifert

Dane Cleaver (W)

Mark Chapman

Mitchell Santner

James Neesham

Cole McConchie

Rachin Ravindra

Kyle Jamieson

Tim Southee (C)

Benjamin Lister

Alishan Sharafu

Aryansh Sharma

Asif Behrooz Khan

Dhruv Parashar

Haider Ali

Harshit Kaushik

Jonathan Figy John

Muhammad Junaid Siddique

Mayank Rajesh Choudhary Kumar

Muhammad Arfan Khan

Muhammad Momand Farooq

Muhammad Rohid Bangesh Khan

Muhammad Shahdad

Muhammad Waseem

Muhammad Zohaib

Rahul Chopra

Simranjeet Singh Kang

Mohammad Sohaib Khan

Syed Muhammad Haider Shah Wasi Shah

Zahid Ali

Adithya Ashok

Ajaz Yunus Patel

Bevon-John Jacobs

Blair Marshall Tickner

Cole Edward McConchie

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Kane Stuart Williamson

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Michael David Rae

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

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Former India captain MS Dhoni was in attendance at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium to witness the high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash between India and England

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Harry Brook held himself responsible for England's painful seven-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. Harry Brook admitted he made a big mistake by dropping Sanju Samson's catch

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Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson's catch at the score of 15, who went on to score a match-winning 89

England captain Harry Brook in this frame. (Getty)

'I made a big mistake': Brook after England's narrow loss to India in semifinal

T20 World Cup 2026: India defeated England by seven runs to seal their T20 World Cup 2026 berth in the final which will take place in Ahmedabad. 

Sanju Samson scored 89 runs off just 42 balls in T20 WC semifinal.

India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

India's Jasprit Bumrah, right, with Sanju Samson, center, and Varun Chakravarthy and others celebrate during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India, on March 1, 2026. (Getty)

Sanju Samson declares India's match winner in T20 World Cup 2026 semi vs England

T20 World Cup 2026: India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal to seal their berth for the final, where they will face New Zealand.

India defeated South Africa by seven runs. 

India will face New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 final. 

Axar Patel of India flicks the ball to team mate Shivam Dube to catch Will Jacks of England during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-Final match between India and England (Getty)

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Lionel Messi met Donald Trump at the White House as Inter Miami CF celebrated their 2025 MLS Cup triumph.

Donald Trump revealed that his son Barron Trump is a huge fan of Lionel Messi.

This was Messi's first ever visit to the White House.

Lionel Messi presents US President Donald Trump with a ball trophy during an event honoring Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 5, 2026.

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Alan Pardew criticized Arsenal’s pragmatic style despite their strong position at the top of the Premier League table.

Alan Pardew backed Fabian Hurzeler’s criticism, claiming Arsenal rely on gamesmanship and a functional style to secure wins.

Arsenal currently lead the Premier League with 67 points from 30 matches and are closing in on their first title since 2004.

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The Golden State Warriors will head into their March 5 clash against the Houston Rockets without several key players due to injuries.


The Golden State Warriors will face the Houston Rockets on Thursday March 5.

The Warriors are standing on the 8th spot in the Western Conference.

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The Dallas Mavericks head into their March 5 clash against the Orlando Magic with several players sidelined due to injuries.


The 12th ranked Western Conference side, are riding on a 21-40 record.

Dallas Mavericks are entering the game with a 117-90 loss against the Hornets.

Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Orlando Magic will face the Dallas Mavericks with key players on the injury report ahead of their March 5 clash at the Kia Center.


The Magic are currently riding on a 32-28 record and stand at 7th in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic are entering the clash with a fresh 126-109 win over the Wizards on March 4.

Anthony Black #0 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 26, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.

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