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FanCode to exclusively stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India
Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode has announced that it will exclusively live-stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India. The tour, comprising three ODIs and two T20Is, will begin on 23 February 10.30 a.m onwards. Fans in India can watch all the action live on FanCode website and app.
The ODIs, which are part of the ICC World Cup Super League, will take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the two T20 matches on 3 and 5 March. The ODI series will be a vital fixture for Afghanistan and Bangladesh to strengthen their positions on the Super League points table.
Top cricketing nations will look to battle it out for next year’s global showpiece event – The 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and the ODI series will be part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. Bangladesh is currently placed second behind England. Afghanistan is sixth after their 3-0 win against the Netherlands.
The hosts will see experienced southpaw Tamim Iqbal returning to the ranks while the touring party will be strengthened with the return of seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and global superstar Rashid Khan.
The live-stream on the FanCode app will include interactive live scores, in-depth sports stats, and analytics, real-time match highlights, and personalised viewing experiences among other features, said the platform.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
