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The PCB announced that the player not only failed to disclose complete and accurate information while applying for a visa, but also shared misleading details and withheld material facts during the process.

East Bengal FC gave a dazzling display to score a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Group A match of the Durand Cup on Friday, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive in the tournament.

Indian bowling unit got some rough treatment from Sri Lanka's Gen-Next batters before Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners scripted a recovery in the final session as the hosts posted 363 for 8 to end their first innings on the opening day of the three-day warm-up game on Friday.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in emphatic fashion, sealing the championship with a round to spare.

Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of GBP 38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.

A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday.

Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025.

Brendon McCullum has hailed his successor Stephen Fleming as like me, but better, after England appointed his former New Zealand teammate as Test coach.

Norway's football federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA's embattled president Friday. Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

India spin great Harbhajan Singh made a stunning revelation over his reaction to criticism during his playing career, and how his outlook changed after retirement.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named deputy to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who will lead East Zone, during the Duleep Trophy.

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury.

Shreyas Iyer took over as India's full-time T20I captain in June 2026, replacing Suryakumar Yadav after the latter led the side to the T20 World Cup title.

Two-time Indian Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday became the co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup having already served as the programme's Ambassador for the past two seasons.

Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series and replaced by Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi in the squad.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body's abandoned investment proposal.

There are rumours that Mumbai Indians are looking to trade their captain, Hardik Pandya, ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League.

In a podcast, recently retired Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the greatest Indian cricketer of all time

England's FIFA World Cup 2026 player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub last year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara revealed a light-hearted moment involving Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood during their time together at Chennai Super Kings.

Defender Anmol Ekka will lead an 18-member Indian men's hockey team at the AHF Junior Asia Cup to be held in Moqi, China from August 30 to September 13.

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan opened up on facing trolling and fake news, saying that once a fake story about Pakistani batter Babar Azam refusing him was run in Pakistan.

India's Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj will square off in the women's singles semifinals of the USD 250,000 Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

The absence of an Indian umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup after nearly three decades has left former international officials disappointed.

Minerva Academy owner Ranjit Bajaj rejected the role of Indian U15 football team manager just hours after his appointment.

Mohammed Ashfaq broke the U20 national record to qualify for the men's 400m semifinals on the second day of the World Athletics U20 Championships.

Former Indian cricket team batter Ajinkya Rahane revealed one of the toughest phases of his career and recalled his frustration over travelling with the national side without playing a single game.

The Indian cricket team has been dealing with injury crisis since the resumption of international cricket following the Indian Premier League 2026.

Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI after he suffered an impact injury on his right ring finger during practice.

Barcelona on Thursday said they would not contest a friendly in Tangiers due to uncertainty, a week after an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta.

European soccer's governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship.

India look to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) Final hopes alive as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting on August 15 in Galle.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid & Blitz title on Thursday.

India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-up Match Day 1 LIVE Updates: The Shubman Gill-led Indian team takes on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day practice match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

India look to sharpen their side ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka as they face Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo from Friday.

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India's abundance of talent in cricket can be gauged from the fact that the side has won the U-19 World Cup six times, the most by any team

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the talk of the town for his fearless batting and consistent results at the age of just 15.

Sachin Tendulkar was the most complete batter of his time, the most prolific run-maker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known.

The Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension on Wednesday that will keep him with the team through 2030, according to a report.

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually.

England national selector Marcus North explained the committee's thinking behind handing the Test captaincy back to former skipper Joe Root rather than promoting white-ball captain Harry Brook following Ben Stokes' exit from international cricket

Josh Simmons did everything the Kansas City Chiefs expected of him when they drafted him in the first round last year.

The India vs Sri Lanka two-Test series will start on August 15. It is a crucial Test series for both India and Sri Lanka considering the World Test Championship final race

Born in South Africa, John Turner became eligible to represent England in 2024 and earned an international call-up shortly after impressing in domestic cricket with his pace and wicket-taking ability.

Auqib Nabi was seen bowling in the nets ahead of India's three-day practice game in Colombo against Sri Lanka XI.

Yan Diomande spent one season in the German top flight with Leipzig following a switch from Spanish side Leganes in 2025.

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