India Vs New Zealand Final Build Up Live Updates, T20 World Cup 2026: Dhoni Arrives In Ahmedabad Ahead Of Summit Clash

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen will look to have another shot at history on Sunday, March 8 when he battles Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in the finals of the All England Open 2026 in Birmingham.

Lakshya stormed into the All England Open Badminton Championships men's singles final with a hard-fought win over Victor Lai of Canada in the semi-finals on Saturday.

The All England Open 2026 final will start at 5:20 pm IST. It will be played at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. One can catch the live streaming of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 matches on the JioStar app and website. The All England Open badminton tournament will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.

As of now, there are no major injury concerns for either team. Abhishek Sharma will need support at the top, with Sanju Samson anchoring the innings.

Varun Chakravarthy could be replaced tactically by Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, or Washington Sundar. New Zealand enter fully fit, with key players like Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, and James Neesham likely to feature. The final will come down to skill, strategy, and execution.

The meeting of the International Cricket Council scheduled for March 25–27 in Doha has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and may now be held in April at another regional venue. Meanwhile, several cricket board officials, including Roger Twose, Tavengwa Mukuhlani and Mohammed Moosajee, are expected in Ahmedabad, while Mohsin Naqvi is unlikely to attend.

MS Dhoni arrived in Ahmedabad early on 8 March ahead of the India vs New Zealand clash. The former India captain was spotted at the airport amid tight security, with fans gathering around to catch a glimpse of him and record the moment on their mobile phones.

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