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Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh meets Kapil Dev on a flight, shares lessons learnt from former India captain

She wrote that she shared a 2 hour flight and the lessons she learnt from Kapil Dev are invaluable. He said one should not play to win but should play for passion. He said that one should focus on their children’s character and not their scores. He added that challenges should be treated as an adventure and not as problems.

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Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth shared about a memorable experience she had while flying with cricket legend Kapil Dev. During their conversation Alagh learnt 3 valuable lessons from the former India captain. She found the lessons to be very insightful. She took to X and posted a picture with the legendary cricketer during the flight.

She wrote that she shared a 2 hour flight and the lessons she learnt from Kapil Dev are invaluable. He said one should not play to win but should play for passion. He said that one should focus on their children’s character and not their scores. He added that challenges should be treated as an adventure and not as problems.

Alagh revealed that she even found out that both of them are from the same hometown, Chandigarh and went to the same school DAV15 for schooling. She said the flight turned out to be a great learning experience for her and she was grateful that she met the legend.

This post was shared on March 15. After being posted it has got 148100 views. Large number of social media users started commenting on the social media post. One user said that it sounds like life-changing flight! He said the real lesson is to sit next to legends on flights.

One user asked that was it luck or she made sure that she sat next to him?

One user Colonel Rohit Dev said that she should stay blessed.

one user Sanjar Lazar said it is wonderful! What a great experience it must have been.

One X User Ranjay Akhouri said Kapil Dev has been a very inspiring cricketer for youngsters. He said as a World Cup winning captain, a case study how he managed his resources to win against mighty teams.

Nikunja K Sundaray IAS wrote Kapil Dev is known as the Haryana Huricane, who could influence the game and change the course of a match by bowling, batting or fielding, not to mention captaincy!  

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Gautam Gambhir’s tactical calls help India edge past England to reach T20 World Cup final

India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal in Mumbai as tactical decisions and a flexible batting order helped secure a place in the final.

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India’s flexible approach and tactical decisions under head coach Gautam Gambhir played a key role in the team’s dramatic seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The victory sealed India’s place in the final, where they will face New Zealand.

A few months earlier, Gambhir had sparked debate by saying batting orders in white-ball cricket are “overrated”. India’s approach in the semifinal reflected that philosophy, with the team using a fluid batting order and specific match-ups to counter England’s bowling plans.

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to bowl first, while India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted later he would have preferred to bat. India made the most of the opportunity, putting up a huge total that kept pressure on England throughout the chase.

Tactical batting moves disrupt England’s plans

India’s tactical thinking became evident during the innings when Ishan Kishan was dismissed by leg-spinner Adil Rashid in the 10th over. Instead of sending in Suryakumar Yadav, India promoted left-hander Shivam Dube to No. 4.

The move worked effectively against Rashid. While Sanju Samson played cautiously against the leg-spinner, Dube attacked him and scored 22 runs from just eight deliveries, including three sixes. The aggressive approach shifted momentum back in India’s favour.

After Samson’s dismissal, India continued to maintain a left-right combination by sending Hardik Pandya to partner Dube. The strategy ensured England’s bowlers constantly had to adjust their lines and field placements.

The pressure created by the quick scoring forced Brook to reintroduce Jofra Archer earlier than planned. India continued to rotate their batting options based on match situations, even holding Tilak Varma back for the death overs where his ability against pace could be more effective.

Bowling strategy keeps England in check

India’s tactical planning was also visible in the bowling department. Anticipating that the Wankhede pitch would remain favourable for batting under lights, the team focused on picking up early wickets to slow England’s momentum.

Hardik Pandya provided the early breakthrough, dismissing Phil Salt with his first delivery. Later, Jasprit Bumrah was used strategically during the innings and delivered crucial overs in the latter stages.

Despite a brilliant century from Jacob Bethell, England fell just short of the target as India managed to defend their total and secure a place in the final.

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India post 253/7 vs England in T20 World Cup semi-final as Sanju Samson smashes 89

Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 helped India reach 253/7 against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Mumbai, setting a massive 254-run target.

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India produced a dominant batting display to post 253/7 in 20 overs against England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

A blistering knock from Sanju Samson set the platform for India’s huge total, leaving England needing 254 runs to reach the final, where New Zealand national cricket team await the winner.

Samson leads India’s aggressive batting display

Samson narrowly missed out on a century but played a key role with 89 runs off 42 balls, anchoring India’s innings while maintaining a rapid scoring rate.

The wicketkeeper-batter was given an early reprieve when England captain Harry Brook dropped a straightforward catch. Samson made the most of the opportunity, attacking the bowlers and keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the innings.

He reached his half-century in just 26 balls, hitting several boundaries and sixes before eventually being dismissed in the 14th over.

Strong contributions from middle order

India received valuable support from several batters who maintained the momentum after the opening partnership.

Ishan Kishan played an aggressive cameo, scoring 39 off 18 balls, helping India cross the 100-run mark in under nine overs.

Later in the innings, quick contributions from the middle order further boosted the total.

  • Shivam Dube scored 43 off 25 balls before being run out.
  • Hardik Pandya added 27 off 12 balls in the closing overs.
  • Tilak Varma struck 21 runs off just 7 balls, including three sixes in one over.

India crossed 200 runs in the 17th over and finished strongly despite a late run-out.

England bowlers struggle to contain runs

England’s bowling attack found it difficult to control India’s aggressive batting at the high-scoring venue.

Pacer Jofra Archer endured a tough outing, while spinner Adil Rashid picked up a key wicket but was unable to slow the run flow significantly.

Earlier, England had won the toss and elected to field first.

Big chase awaits England

With India posting their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, England now face a daunting target of 254 runs to secure a place in the final.

Interestingly, this is the third consecutive T20 World Cup in which India and England have met in the semi-final, and the winner of their previous two encounters went on to lift the trophy.

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Who advances if India vs England semifinal is washed out

India take on England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal in Mumbai. With rain concerns looming, here is a detailed look at reserve day rules and who qualifies if the match is abandoned.

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India are set to face England in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, but weather concerns have raised questions about what happens if the high-stakes clash is washed out.

Here is a clear breakdown of all possible scenarios.

Reserve day in place for semifinal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has allocated a reserve day for the semifinal. If rain interrupts play on Thursday, officials have an additional 90 minutes on the scheduled day and 120 extra minutes on Friday to try and complete the fixture.

A minimum five-over contest per side is required for a result.

What if the match is abandoned

If the semifinal cannot be completed even after the reserve day, the outcome will be determined by standings in the Super 8 stage.

In that case, England would progress to the final as they finished higher in their Super 8 group. England topped their group with three wins, while India secured second place with two victories.

What happens if both semifinals are washed out

In the other semifinal, South Africa are scheduled to take on New Zealand at the Eden Gardens.

If both semifinal matches are abandoned, South Africa and England would advance to the final based on their superior Super 8 group standings.

Recent India vs England semifinal history

The upcoming contest continues a notable pattern between the two sides.

In the 2022 edition, England ended India’s campaign in the semifinal before defeating Pakistan in the final to lift the trophy.

However, in 2024, India reversed that result. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India defeated England in the semifinal and went on to beat South Africa in Barbados to secure the title.

Interestingly, in both recent editions, the winner of the India-England semifinal eventually emerged as world champion, adding further intrigue to Thursday’s clash in Mumbai.

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