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Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli in ODI squad

The three ODIs will be played at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Chennai on June 13, 17 and 20 respectively

6 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
IND vs AFG Test | Coachs backing gives freedom and certainty: Sai Sudharsan

It gives so much certainty mentally when the coach, the captain, and the team support you and want you to do well for the country, says Sai Sudharsan

6 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
Holistic approach must be taken to tackle doping offences: Ashwini Nachappa

Shri Kunal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Anjali Bhagwati, Olympian and Former World No. 1 shooter, Ashwini Nachappa, Olympian and Asian Championship medallist, in conversation with K.C. Vijaya Kumar, Sports Editor, The Hindu

6 Jun 2026 6:31 pm
CRICKET | Selections driven equally by long-term planning and recent performances, says Agarkar

As it happens, after most World Cups, we try and reassess what the best way forward is, says the BCCIs chief selector

6 Jun 2026 6:06 pm
World Cup 2026 Group F squads: Full player lists

Here are the squads in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

6 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C squads: Full player lists

Here is the Group C full squad list of teams for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

6 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
World Cup 2026 Group E squads: Full player lists

Here is the full squad list of Group E teams participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada

6 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 : When and where to stream in India

Viewers keen to stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 can opt for ZEE5 subscription, while TV audience could subscribe Unit8 Sports 1 for the big-ticket sports event

6 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain of Indian T20 side

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by being selected in the squad. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as youngest player to represent India

6 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
Praggnanandhaa says winning Norway Chess title more special than beating Magnus Carlsen

It may or may not be the biggest title of his career thus far, but his history-making victory was a hugely popular one. He was swarmed by fans but managed to please them with autographs and pictures

6 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA in a social media post said fans will be permitted to bring one, soft, plastic, 20-ounce (590 milliliter), factory-sealed, disposable water bottle into any match taking place in the United States or Canada

6 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Irans World Cup team granted visas to play games in the U.S., officials say

Iran plays its first two games in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium six days later, then heads to Seattle to face Egypt on June 26

6 Jun 2026 9:44 am
IND vs AFG one-off Test: India opts to bat against Afghanistan, Manav Suthar makes debut

This will be Shubman Gills first Test as captain on his home turf, Punjab. Afghanistan hands Test cap to Nangeyalia Kharote

6 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

England's hopes of securing a spot with a win in Mallorca were quickly snuffed out, with Patri Guijarro giving the Spaniards the lead in the 19th minute and Alexia Putellas making it 2-0 before the break.

6 Jun 2026 2:52 am
Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

Berlin Open organizers said Williams will compete in doubles at the grass-court event starting on June 13. Her partner and the date of her first match will be announced later.

6 Jun 2026 2:24 am
Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to win Norway Chess title

The 20-year-old player won four classical games on the trot to take the top spot after Sos chances of claiming the trophy ended after his game against Alireza Firouzja ended in a draw.

6 Jun 2026 2:00 am
Mirra Andreeva's new calm meets surprise package Maja Chwalinska in French Open final

Facing the unheralded Lois Boisson for a spot in the French Open semifinals, the Russian teenager lost her temper, losing in straight sets after receiving a warning for angrily hitting a ball into the stands.

6 Jun 2026 1:11 am
Batters just keep getting better and better; but I think we are also bowling quicker: Issy Wong

In this conversation, the England fast-bowler previews the upcoming T20 World Cup, reminisces about her time with the Mumbai Indians, and reveals who the toughest opponents she has faced are. The 24-year-old also holds forth on the impact of The Hundred and describes what it was like to watch the 2017 World Cup final from the stands at Lords

6 Jun 2026 12:47 am
Portugal humble but more ambitious than ever: Ruben Dias

After a double of the FA Cup and EFL Cup this season with Manchester City, Ruben will be representing Portugal in his third FIFA World Cup

5 Jun 2026 11:24 pm
IND vs AFG Test | Indias quest for Test reset begins against Afghanistan

Head coach Gambhir confirms that Sai Sudharsan will be given a long rope at No. 3; for the visitor, some of its leading white-ball stars, including ace leggie Rashid, are missing from the squad

5 Jun 2026 7:47 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Some of the most dedicated fans skip tournament, citing costs and politics

Ticket prices, expensive cross-country travel and concerns about entering the U.S. have prompted some of them to stay home

5 Jun 2026 4:15 pm
Rashid Khans availability uncertain as Afghanistan eye bigger Test future

Richard Pybus said managing Rashid's workload would be a priority as the team looks to build a sustainable Test programme despite an erratic fixture list

5 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
Use of pink ball in bad light a proactive move: Gambhir

The decision was one of the recommendations of the Chief Executives Committee that was approved by the ICC Board at a meeting in Ahmedabad

5 Jun 2026 2:26 pm
Aditya Tare and Shreyas Iyer turn clock back at Wankhede Stadium

Representing SoBo Mumbai Falcons, the duo once again shared the crease while helping Falcons register its first win of the T20 Mumbai season

5 Jun 2026 12:50 pm
Sai Sudharsan to bat at No. 3, India to prepare four spinners for Sri Lanka tour: Gambhir

Addressing Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain, Gambhir said the batter has his backing but needs to read the game situation better

5 Jun 2026 12:10 pm
Norway Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa defeats Gukesh as title race goes to final round; Assaubayeva wins womens crown

Praggnanandhaas resilience was on display as he overcame the advantage held by the World champion to pull off a crucial win to take him to 15 points, just half-a-point behind leader Wesley So, who edged out Magnus Carlsen in the Armageddon

5 Jun 2026 11:30 am
Chess | Praggnanandhaa doing nothing special while tackling Carlsen: Suri

The Indian Grandmasters coach says his ward and he are working as hard as they can; feels that the Norwegian is still a monstrous player but at the same time, is not invincible; he also adds the Chennai lads level of play was not bad in the recent Candidates tournament in Cyprus

5 Jun 2026 11:18 am
Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final with Andreeva

After 19-year-old Andreeva sealed a 6-1 6-3 semi-final win over Marta Kostyuk, it was Chwalinska's turn to shine, and the 24-year-old delivered to become the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Paris final.

5 Jun 2026 2:12 am
Shreyas, Tare combine powers Falcons to a win

Tare and Iyer rolled back the years to help SOBO Mumbai Falcons register its first win of the T20 Mumbai, surviving a late wobble to secure a three-wicket victory against defending champion MSC Maratha Royals.

5 Jun 2026 12:52 am
Stability will be the new committees guiding mantra: Sunil

The chairman of selectors has a huge task in guiding Tamil Nadu trough a transition phase at the senior level; the former left-arm spinner feels the players need to be given a long rope

4 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
WFI suspends five wrestlers over fake birth certificates; referee commission member showcaused

Deepanshu, who had won the men's freestyle 65kg event on Wednesday, was suspended for four years

4 Jun 2026 7:37 pm