• India won its third ICC T20 World Cup title, having previously won the second title in 2024 and the first in the inaugural 2007 edition, becoming the first team to successfully defend the championship.

About ICC T20 World Cup 2026:
Host: The 10th ICC Men’s T20I World Cup was co-hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Organisation: The tournament was organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the global championship of Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket.
Format: The event followed the T20I format and featured an expanded 20-team global competition.
Prize Pool: The ICC allocated a USD 13.5 million prize pool, with India winning USD 3 million (about Rs.27.48 crore) after defeating New Zealand (USD 1.6 million) in the final.

1965 India–Pakistan War Hero and Vir Chakra Awardee K.G. George Passed Away 
In March 2026, Lance Havildar (retd) K.G. George, Vir Chakra(VC) awardee from the 1965 India-Pakistan War, passed away in Kottayam, Kerala at the age of 95. He was born in February 1931.
About K.G. George:
Profile: He was a veteran of the Indian Army who served in the Corps of Signals, the army’s communication arm established on 15 February 1911.
Bravery: During the 1965 India–Pakistan War, he risked his life to establish a vital communication link between the Brigade Headquarters and forward battalions during an enemy attack.
Award: For displaying exceptional courage and devotion to duty, he was awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award.
Retirement: He retired from the Indian Army(IA) as a Lance Havildar and remained recognised for his significant contribution to India’s military history.