The Times of India

Indias preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup are taking shape, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja in focus. What lies ahead for Team India?

India's Dhinidhi Desinghu created history by winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, becoming the first Indian female swimmer to medal at the event. The 16-year-old clocked 56.27 seconds. Her coach Nihar Ameen backed her chances of another medal in the 200m freestyle. India also celebrated Khushbu Darjada's judo victory.

CoE updated team management about plan on Saturday, wicketkeeper has begun cricket drills

India thrashed South Korea 8-0 to finish the Asian Champions Trophy league stage unbeaten with 15 points from five wins. Dilpreet Singh scored twice, while six others found the net. India will face South Korea again in Wednesday's semifinal in Mohali, while Japan take on Malaysia in the other last-four clash.

BCCI has announced a strong 15-member India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, featuring several promising players. Tilak Varma will captain the squad, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy for the competition. India A is placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal, and UAE for the group stage.

Nihal Sarin broke into the world's Top 20 for the first time, reaching a career-best World No. 19 with 2720 rating points after winning individual gold at the European Chess Club Cup. India also has 13 players in the Open Top 100 and 11 in the Women's Top 100, while remaining the world's second-ranked chess federation across all three categories.

India secured a 3-2 T20I series win against New Zealand, showcasing a powerful beginning despite faltering in the final matches. Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed his pride in the team's efforts using the Maori expression 'Ka mau te wehi.' While recognizing the need for batting and bowling enhancements after losing the last match, Coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated Iyer's effective guidance of a young bowling squad under tough conditions.

Afghanistan's cricket team has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top six of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. They have surpassed Sri Lanka after consistent performances and landmark victories against major teams. Their climb follows notable wins during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup. Afghanistan recently completed a dominant series against Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh in various formats.

Pujara feels Kohli's position at number three gives him more time to settle in and build an innings. Rohit, meanwhile, usually has the responsibility of giving India an aggressive start during the powerplay

Why was Virat Kohli missing from India's nets session in Auckland? Here's the latest from India's preparations ahead of the New Zealand ODIs.

India had also beaten Australia in the semi-final to book their place in the title clash. After years of coming close, the team finally had a chance to win the trophy.

India will start a five-match ODI series against New Zealand at Eden Park, which has historically been challenging for them. Their ODI record at this venue shows only four wins out of eleven matches played against New Zealand. In their last encounter on November 25, 2022, New Zealand won by seven wickets in chase of 307 runs.

India won the first three matches to take an unassailable lead in the five-match series, but New Zealand bounced back by winning the final two games at home.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul turn up the heat during an intense training session in the nets. Here's a look at their preparations, along with why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were missing.

Shubman Gill put in a nearly three-hour workoutat Eden Park, combining an extended batting session with intensive fielding drills, while KLRahul was the only other designated batter tohit the nets. Virat Kohli opted for a gym session,with Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad also staying indoors ahead of India's ODI series opener against New Zealand on November 4.

Irfan Pathan has raised concerns regarding the selection of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the recent T20I series. Despite his experience, Bhuvneshwar struggled to perform effectively during the matches against New Zealand. Pathan indicated that this decision prevented young bowlers from gaining valuable experience in international cricket. He emphasized the need for selectors to provide opportunities for emerging fast bowlers. This approach is crucial for their development, especially in challenging play

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest Formula One world champion at the age of 20. Antonelli secured the title after finishing third in a dramatic Mexico City Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Sanju Samson's performance in the T20I series against New Zealand raised eyebrows, as he could only amass 67 runs over five encounters. His struggles culminated in just four runs during the final match, prompting discussions about alternatives like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ravichandran Ashwin lightheartedly responded to critiques on social media. After initially leading 3-0, India concluded the series 3-2, following New Zealand's comeback in the last two games.

Lakshya Sen has finally ended his title drought by clinching the men's singles crown at the Hylo Open 2026, where he decisively defeated Jonatan Christie with scores of 21-17 and 21-10 in an exhilarating final held in Saarbrcken, Germany. PV Sindhu also shone brightly, securing her second title of the season against Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in the women's singles final.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir opens up on the challenges facing Team India, the emergence of young players and the team's preparations for the ongoing ODI series.

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert addresses the media after the T20I series against India. Seifert reflects on New Zealand's performance, their fightback in the final two matches, India's bowling attack, his own batting form and Glenn Phillips' record-breaking run-scoring performance in the series.

PV Sindhu triumphed at the Hylo Open Super 500 in Germany, overpowering Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt in an impressive straight-set victory. With scores of 21-12 and 21-14, this win not only marks her second title this season but also earned her 9,200 points for the ranking. Her journey included reaching the French Open final, showcasing her remarkable athletic prowess and enhancing her chances for the upcoming BWF World Tour Finals.

After clinching the T20I series against New Zealand with a final score of 3-2, head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the collective effort of the team. Despite a setback in the last match, India's strong beginning had already ensured their series triumph. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were pivotal in this encounter, exemplifying how the players effectively embraced high-pressure situations throughout the series.