The Times of India

India's men's cricket team has announced its line-up for the upcoming New Zealand tour, revealing the ODI and Test squads. The tour will host five ODIs followed by two Tests after the T20I series wraps up. Shubman Gill is set to captain the ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer stepping in for the last two.

Shubman Gill is set to return to action for Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. He will play in the second-round match against Chhattisgarh starting on October 18. Gill missed the opening match against Assam, which was led by Uday Saharan. Recently, Gill was honored as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for the fifth time.

Anvay is captaining a 16-member Karnataka squad in the tournament, which began in Visakhapatnam earlier this month. His appointment as captain comes 10 months after he made his India U19 debut against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka in November last year.

Real Madrid have generated a record 1.221 billion in operating revenue for 2025-26, becoming the first sports organisation to cross the 1.2 billion mark despite ending the season without a major trophy. From the renovated Santiago Bernabu and lucrative Adidas, Emirates and HP sponsorships to squad investments and global social programmes, here is how the club built its financial success, along with the accounting detail behind the historic milestone.

India will face Zimbabwe women's team for the first time in international cricket. The series will also give Mandhana a chance to begin preparing the team for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027, which will be held in India.

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed his struggles with alcohol following his divorce and the importance of rehabilitation. He checked into a rehab centre for 26 days to regain control over his life. Chahal emphasized that he recognized the need to stop drinking to protect his cricket career. While he has faced personal challenges, he remains a leading wicket-taker in the IPL. His experiences have contributed to his emotional maturity and overall well-being.

India has added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their lineup for the upcoming T20I match. This decision follows an injury sustained by Arshdeep Singh during the fourth match of the series. The final T20I will be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the series tied at 2-2. India's selection committee hopes to finalize Arshdeep's participation before the match based on his recovery.

Wasim Jaffer raised eyebrows over Rinku Singh not making the cut for India's T20I lineup, insisting that Rinku's presence might have shifted the tide in the fourth match against the West Indies. He assessed Rinku's batting output at crucial positions, comparing it to his teammates' while underscoring Naman Dhir as a significant player. All eyes are now on the thrilling fifth match set for Saturday.

Iran has reportedly placed its armed forces on maximum alert for the next 72 hours amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel. Unconfirmed reports suggest Tehran has activated air defence systems, put ballistic missiles on standby and heightened security along its southwestern border with Iraq. Meanwhile, Israeli media reports say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed U.S. President Donald Trump on what intelligence sources describe as extreme new Iranian military movements.

Princess Dianas iconic revenge dress is heading to auction at Sothebys, and a new report claims Prince Harry has his eye on the legendary gown for Meghan Markle. The black Christina Stambolian dress became a fashion symbol after Diana wore it on the night Prince Charles publicly acknowledged his infidelity. Now, with the dress expected to fetch up to $300,000, questions are swirling over its future, Meghans connection to Dianas legacy and the story behind the iconic outfit.

Iran's Army says naval surveillance teams identified an oil tanker that caught fire in a restricted maritime zone east of the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly switching off its tracking systems while attempting to pass through the area. The incident comes as tensions continue to disrupt commercial shipping in and around the strategic waterway. According to AFP, ten vessels have been targeted near the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday, including six on Sunday and four on Tuesday, marking the highest

Reliance Industries has welcomed the entry of Elon Musk's Starlink into the Indian satellite communications market. The company clarified that it has never feared competition and is also awaiting clearances for its satellite services. Musk has alleged that Reliance benefits from monopolistic practices and has questioned regulatory barriers. The Indian government has stated that all companies must comply with existing laws and security requirements.

Student protests are sweeping across France as frustrations rise over overcrowded classrooms and poor school facilities. Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu accuses the La France Insoumise party of taking advantage of the situation for political gain. With thousands joined by trade unions and parents, their calls for educational equity harken back to the 1968 student uprising, demanding reforms such as wealth taxes and a voting age reduction to 16.

Two pipelines transporting gas and petroleum products in Syria experienced damage due to separate incidents. An explosion occurred on the Jbessa gas pipeline, igniting a fire that required emergency response. Meanwhile, a leak occurred on the Baniyas-Homs pipeline, believed to be linked to attempted fuel theft. The Syrian Petroleum Company is working to repair the damaged sections and maintain gas supplies.

Michael Dell experienced a substantial decline in net worth, dropping more than $20 billion in just one day. This decline was prompted by a major decrease in his company's stock value following an analyst downgrade. Earlier this year, Dell's net worth had notably increased, bringing him closer to the highest billionaires in the world.

A diplomatic walkout rocked the CICA summit in Azerbaijans capital, Baku, on Thursday, as delegates from more than 10 countries reportedly left the conference hall when Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his speech. Video footage captured representatives filing out and leaving rows of empty chairs behind. Reported as a protest against Israeli policies, the walkout involved delegations from several Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The incident unfolded at a summit focused on regional securit

Iran has reportedly test-fired multiple ballistic missiles as concerns grow over its ability to rebuild its arsenal despite sustained US and Israeli attacks. Recent tests have reportedly included anti-ship ballistic missiles and air defence systems, while Western officials say Tehran has preserved key weapons manufacturing facilities. The assessment challenges claims that Irans military has been decimated. With Iranian officials touting new capabilities against US warships and fresh attacks repo