The Times of India

India bowling coach Morne Morkel speaks ahead of the 1st ODI about World Cup preparations, fast-bowling workload management, team combinations, senior players and the challenge of adapting to conditions against West Indies. Morkel also discusses Shubman Gills leadership and the role of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in guiding the team.

City, who are currently top of the Premier League after five matches in the 2026 season, were charged by the league in February 2023 following an investigation into alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the process.

During a thrilling day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, India brought home six medals, showcasing its athletic prowess. Baranica Elangovan made waves as she bagged a bronze medal in women's pole vault, a historic first for the nation. In shooting, Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a sensational performance, earning gold and ending a lengthy wait for that accolade.

The 29-year-old secured the bronze with a best clearance of 4.15m. She shared the medal with Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova, who also cleared 4.15m. The two athletes matched each other on countback, resulting in a shared bronze.

Shaili Singh opens up about her journey in long jump, her battle with injuries, the role of coach Anju Bobby George and her ambition to achieve a new personal best.

The Indian pair lost their semifinal to China's Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha 8-11, 5-11, 8-11, 2-11, but finished on the podium with a bronze medal.

India's 22-year-old Indian long jumper Shaili Singh, overcame injuries and humble beginnings to emerge as one of Indias medal hopes at the 2026 Asian Games. Inspired by the legendary Anju Bobby George, Shailis journey is marked by resilience, visualisation, and a deep love for her sport, as she seeks to fulfill her potential on the continental stage.

Fatemeh Mohitizadeh from Iran experienced disqualification at the Asian Games 2026 during the women's heptathlon due to a footwear protest that occurred during the long jump. Having performed well in the initial four events, she was a strong medal contender. Her sudden removal shifted the competitive landscape, as remaining athletes now hurry to seize valuable podium opportunities in the final heptathlon events.

A significant upset struck India's badminton campaign as men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded fourth, fell to an unexpected defeat in the opening round. They began impressively with a 21-12 victory in the first game but struggled to maintain this lead, losing the second game 21-19 to their Thai opponents.

Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet were in control from the start of the mixed team final. The pair scored 103.0 in the first series of Stage 1, followed by 202.4 and 303.5. They continued their strong performance in Stage 2, scoring 364.7 in the first series and staying comfortably ahead of South Korea and Iran.

Gukesh pushed hard but was held to a draw by Azerbaijans Mahammad Muradli as India missed a chance to close the gap on the Chess Olympiad leaders. Uzbekistan and Germany lead the open section with 14 points. In the womens event, Savitha Shri extended her winning streak to seven, rescuing India against Kazakhstan and keeping their title hopes alive.

India enjoyed a strong medal-winning day at the Asian Games 2026, with Seema winning bronze in the womens 10,000m and the mixed 4x400m relay team claiming silver. Seemas medal was Indias first athletics medal at the Games and the countrys first womens 10,000m medal since 2010. Roshibina Devi added another silver in the womens 60kg sanda event, securing her second successive Asian Games silver and third overall medal at the continental showpiece.

Donald Trumps unusual winter-style outfit during his welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked a wave of online speculation. With temperatures around 64F in Maryland, Trump appeared in a heavy overcoat and thick black leather gloves, while Melania Trump wore a much lighter outfit. The moment became even more noticeable when Trump removed one glove before shaking Xis hand, putting his hands back in the spotlight. Social media users questioned why Trump was dressed for cold weather and