Shubman Gill's T20I Snub: Not Strike Rate, Report Reveals Actual Reason Behind BCCI's Move
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Germany Beat Combative US In Co-Hosts' Final FIFA World Cup Warmup
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Shreyas Iyer's First Reaction After Replacing Suryakumar Yadav As India's T20I Captain
Shreyas Iyer honoured as he replaced Suryakumar Yadav as India's new T20I captain.
Sooryavanshi, 15, to travel with parents on India cricket tours
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'What else he need to do?' Harbhajan fumes over Patidar's India snub
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned selectors after Rajat Patidar's omission from the T20I squad. Patidar had a stellar IPL 2026 season, scoring 501 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200, and previously led RCB to back-to-back titles. Harbhajan believes Patidar is the best middle-order batter in India.
Portugal, Belgium Prepare For FIFA World Cup With Wins
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Hours after replacing Surya as India T20I captain, Shreyas leads side to win over SKY
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Cricket Victoria apply to trademark Melbourne Rangers name
Melbourne Stars will be rebranded should a hybrid model for BBL privatisation be approved in the coming weeks
India vs Afghanistan One-off Test Match Live Cricket Score: India will resume the proceedings on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan from 368/3 in Mullanpur.
Kohli out, Jaiswal in: Former India cricketer calls it an 'embarrassment of riches'
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A new name, a new champion: Andreeva conquers Roland Garros
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World Cup warning? Germany ride nine-match winning streak after edging USA
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FIFA World Cup Group E: Preview, Teams, Schedule, Top Players And Prediction
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Shreyas Iyer Responds To Suryakumar Yadav's 24-Ball 48 With Match-Winning Knock In Mumbai League
Shreyas Iyer outscored Suryakumar Yadav during the Mumbai T20 League match just hours after becoming the Indian cricket team T20I captain.
IND vs AFG Live: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant resume innings as India eye big total
There Are Team Ethos: R Ashwin Grills BCCI On Suryakumar Yadav's Snub From India's T20I Squad
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Virat Kohli Missing Afghanistan ODI Series A 'Win-Win'? Ex-India Star Gives Stunning Verdict
Atul Wassan called Virat Kohli's absence from the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan a win-win situation for India, saying it allows the team to manage the star batter's workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
BCCI Picked Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In India's T20I Squad About An Hour Before Announcement
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 with 776 runs, has been named in India's T20I squad.
Sun Sets For Suryakumar Yadav: Why BCCI's Captaincy Sacking Is Unjust
Suryakumar Yadav has been sacked as India's T20I captain and dropped from the squad altogether, despite leading the nation to a T20 World Cup title in his last match.
SKYfall: Why India moved on from Surya - The numbers behind the end of the SKY era
Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup. The selectors insist the decision was driven by form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup cycle. A deep dive into the numbers reveals why. From one of the greatest peaks in T20 history to declining returns, waning match-winning influence and rising competition from younger rivals, the data explains why India chose the future over the past.
Praggnanandhaa Exclusive: 'Winning ahead of Carlsen is something I've always wanted'
The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom of the open-category standings, only to produce a remarkable comeback that included two classical victories over Carlsen, a win over the reigning world champion Dommaraju Gukesh and a final-round classical win over Germany No. 1 Vincent Keymer.
CHAMP, Khagempalli and NCA, Nambol emerged victorious in today 8217 s Group B matches of the ongoing 3rd Khomdram Ongbi Hijam Mema Memorial T 20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament CHAMP beat NAPSA nbsp nbsp by 28 runs for the fourth straight Group B win in the morning match before NCA beat RNEF by 1 wicket for the first win in 3 matches Source The Sangai Express
NMFA edge Rahee UC 3 2 for third win on trot
NMFA, Nambol beat Rahee UC in a 5 goal thriller to complete Group D league stage sweep in the ongoing 65th CC Meet at Mapal Kangjeibung Having beat MIUFC 1 0 and thumped ABA 2 0 in the previous matches, NMFA rode on Salam Dhiren's first half brace to overcome Rahee UC this afternoon N Ruivah had put Rahee UC ahead earlier in the 26th minute but Salam Dhiren scored back to back in the 36th and 38th minutes to overturn the lead in favour of NMFA S Ajitkumar extended NMFA's lead to 3 1 in the 77th minute before P Ngaoveisa scored the second goal for Rahee UC deep 5 minutes into the stoppage time Earlier in the day, ABA ended their league campaign with a 2 1 win over MIUFC In the Group A match staged in the third ground, NEROCA FC prevailed 4 1 over PATHAP FC Wahengbam Abinash 45 1' P , Victor Mayanglambam 49' , Md Ruhid Khan 81' and Mustaf Aribam 90 5' netted a goal apiece for NEROCA FC as Kh Anash scored the consolation goal for PATHAP FC off a penalty 6 minutes into the added time of the first half Source The Sangai Express
Laitonjam Punghen strikes three gold as 39th State Aquatics Championship gets underway
Laitonjam Punghen made the headlines as he grabbed three gold medals on the opening day of the 39th State Aquatics Championship at the Khuman Lampak Aquatics Complex The opening day of the championship organised by the Manipur Swimming Association saw Laitonjam Punghen seal the Group IV boys' 100 m breaststroke title by completing the course in 1 minute and 25 43 seconds Lanchenba Angom 1 29 06 and Luching Sarungbam 1 40 58 finished second and third in this event br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 06 Aquatics 20260607 jpg border 1 alt Laitonjam Punghen strikes three gold as 39th State Aquatics Championship gets underway td tr tr td align center Laitonjam Punghen strikes three gold as 39th State Aquatics Championship gets underway td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In the Group IV girls' 100 m breaststroke event, Luchingbi Soubam claimed the gold with a time of 1 36 29 as Akoijam Langlen 1 40 30 and Yaichenbi Soram 1 40 96 finished second and third Nongmaithem Dhananjoy was the Group III boys' 100 m breaststroke event winner as he took 1 16 97 to complete the course Y Aaron 1 17 00 and Soram Pieterson 1 18 76 finished second and third in this event Punghen sealed his second gold medal later in the 200 m individual medley event as he posted the best time of 2 41 99 to finish ahead of Lanchenba Angom 3 07 65 and Lourembam Lanchenba 3 29 34 200 m individual medley event gold for Group IV girls meanwhile went to Leishangthem Sayonbi who recorded the best time of 2 56 73 followed by Luchingbi Soubam 3 05 80 and Akoijam Langlen 3 21 30 Punghen clinched his third gold medal by topping the 400 m freestyle competition in 5 01 36 as Luching Sarungbam 6 10 31 and Viban Sairem 6 24 26 followed by Luching for the second and the third places Leishangthem Sayonbi also picked her second gold medal in the 100 m freestyle competition by recording the best time of 1 11 75 Akoijam Langlen 1 19 59 and Malem Toijam 1 05 87 were second and third in this competition Source The Sangai Express
46th State Senior Athletics Championship N William fastest in men's 20 km race walk
N William claimed the senior men's 20 km race walk gold medal in the 46th State Senior Athletics Championship that kicked off today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak under the auspices of the Athletics Association of Manipur William clocked 1 28 08 1 hour, 28 minutes and 8 seconds to seal the top honour as Kh Pilot 1 30 09 and Jenish Sorokhaibam 1 33 48 bagged the second and third place titles br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 06 Athletics 20260607 jpg border 1 alt 46th State Senior Athletics Championship N William fastest in men's 20 km race walk td tr tr td align center 46th State Senior Athletics Championship N William fastest in men's 20 km race walk td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In the men's long jump event conducted today, RK Suryajit of PRSC leapt 6 29 m to win the senior men's gold medal as Salam Somananda of BYCL made a 6 18 m leap to settle for the silver medal and L Rakesh recorded a 5 90 m leap to finish third MMC's Jangamli Kamei meanwhile bagged the women's long jump gold by recording a 4 51 m leap Elangbam Bidyaluxmi 4 30 m and A Surbala 4 15 m were second and third Thangjam Nigita of MMC was the fastest in the women's race walking as she finished with the best time of 2 07 38 followed by Yumnam Bedarani of PRSC 2 19 56 for second place B 10 km race B br br Javed Hussain of MMC won the men's 10 km race taking 33 49 63 as PRSC's M Muinao finished second in 34 29 63 and Y Arjit finished third in 34 44 02 Tayenjam Russia of MMC meanwhile sealed the women's title by completing the course in 40 03 57 followed by Th Maria of HYC 41 03 33 and Pipa Dangshawa of MMC 42 15 02 B Shot Put B br br Joyhenba Sarungbam of MMC sealed the senior men's shot put gold with the best throw of 11 70 m as Chanchanrani Mutum of NSU bagged the women's gold by recording 8 39 m throw B 400 m race B br br The opening day also saw Ksh Jeena of KDAA win the 400 m race for women as she clocked 1 10 80 as Kh Wahid of BYCL sealed the men's title with a time of 49 39 seconds B 100 m race B br br Yaisana Loktongbam of NSU sprinted her way to the 100 m race gold today in 13 07 seconds as Y Babysana of MMC 13 39 seconds and Elangbam Bedarani of PRSC 14 22 seconds finished second and third M Dawood Khan of BYCL meanwhile claimed the men's 100 m race gold by clocking 10 44 seconds as K Rahul 10 89 s and Th Resonath 10 93 s finished second and third Source The Sangai Express
5th MNCA Boys U14 One Day Trophy RCA beat KSDO by 72 runs to reclaim title
Former champions RCA, Lilong defeated KSDO, Kyamgei by 72 runs to seal the title of the 5th MNCA Boys U14 One Day Trophy today at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium Winning the toss and electing to bat, RCA posted 197 7 in their allotted 30 overs before bowling out KSDO for 125 in 26 5 overs The win secured RCA's second title in the tournament's history, having first lifted the trophy in its 2nd edition Syed Sami Ul anchored the innings with a fluent 65 off 47 balls, laced with 12 boundaries, while Heibokmayum Lucky Ahmed provided vital impetus with 48 off 41 balls, including four fours and two sixes br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 06 MNCA 20260607 jpg border 1 alt th MNCA Boys U14 One Day Trophy RCA beat KSDO by 72 runs td tr tr td align center th MNCA Boys U14 One Day Trophy RCA beat KSDO by 72 runs td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br RCA suffered an early blow when Makakmayum Mansur Alam fell for 4 to Md Gunbas, but Afiq Hussain 22 off 47 and Syed Sami Ul rebuilt with a 97 run stand off 83 balls to take the side past 100 RCA then slipped to 115 4 in 17 3 overs as Sami Ul was run out in the 15th over, followed by Kh Mutahid's run out an over later Khutheibam Abu Sufiyan then removed Afiq for the fourth wicket Heibokmayum Lucky Ahmed revived the innings, adding 48 runs off 56 balls for the fifth wicket with Heibokmayum Albaz Hussain 24 off 34 , before a brisk 30 run partnership off 17 balls with Makakmayum Irfan 6 off 6 lifted RCA further Khutheibam Murshid Alam 1 and Farhan Ahmed 0 were unbeaten as RCA as RCA closed at 197 7 For KSDO, Khutheibam Abu Sufiyan was the pick of the bowlers with 1 28 from six overs, supported by Kh Firdos 1 40 and Md Gunbas 1 42 Chasing 198, KSDO lost Abu Sufiyan for a 7 ball duck to Lucky Ahmed on the last ball of the third over Mujamin and Kh Firdos then added 47 off 49 for the second wicket to keep hopes alive, until Khutheibam Murshid Alam dismissed Mujamin for 42 off 38 balls, with six fours and a six, in the 12th over Firdos held firm and put on another 45 off 53 with Sangomsumpham Arish, but Arish's run out for the third wicket proved the turning point Wickets fell steadily thereafter as Makakmayum Irfan and Heibokmayum Lucky Ahmed struck at regular intervals Lucky Ahmed starred with the ball, returning figures of 5 17 in 4 5 overs, while Irfan finished with 3 27 in six overs, including the crucial wicket of Firdos, who top scored with 47 off 60 balls before falling as the eighth wicket Champions RCA took home a cash prize of Rs 30,000 and the winners' trophy, while runners up KSDO received Rs 20,000 and a trophy Player of the final match Lucky Ahmed was also feted with a cash prize of Rs 2,000 and a trophy as compatriot Farhan Ahmed was adjudged highest wicket taker for taking 25 wickets in 8 innings and received a cash prize of Rs 2,500 and a trophy Thongam Rahul of NCA, Nambol was on the other hand feted with the highest run getter prize of Rs 2,500 and a trophy for scoring 362 runs in 5 innings as YAL's Alvas Makakmayum 10 wickets in 5 innings was named emerging player Rs 1,500 cash prize and a trophy KSDO's Khutheibam Abu Sufiyan was declared Player of the Tournament for his all round performance 356 runs and 22 wickets in seven matches Source The Sangai Express
'Very happy for Shreyas Iyer': Surya reacts after losing India captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav has graciously congratulated Shreyas Iyer on his appointment as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming Ireland and England series. Despite being replaced as captain and dropped from the squad after leading India to a T20 World Cup victory, Suryakumar expressed pride in his Mumbai teammate's achievement, highlighting the strong representation from Mumbai cricket.
Mirra Andreeva channels inner Roger Federer, flips switch to French Open glory
Mirra Andreeva channels inner Roger Federer, flips switch to French Open glory
Broad, Sanderson and Sales help keep Northants winning run going
Callum Parkinson takes 3 for 19 but Durham struggle in low-scoring arm wrestle at Chester-le-Street
WI bowl first in drizzly Kingston; Malinga, Jangoo named in XIs
SL need a win to gain their first ODI series victory in WI since 2003
Indian Grandmaster, R Praggnanandhaa scripts history; Becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
In chess, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title in Oslo, with a final-round victory over Germanys Vincent Keymer. Praggnanandhaa, who began the day in third place, secured a crucial classical win worth three points to finish with 18 points and seal the title. The []
India clinch Mens U-18 Asia Cup title, thrash Japan 4-1 in final
Indian Mens Hockey team has lifted the Under-18 Asia Cup for the third time, thrashing hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara on Saturday. For India, Ashish Purti starred with a hat-trick as skipper Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal. Gaku Numada scored the only goal for the hosts. Meanwhile,IndianWomens team clinched bronze after []
India beat Bangladesh 31 to win sixth SAFF Womens Championship title
India thrashed Bangladesh 3-1 to clinch a record-extending sixth SAFF Womens Championship 2026 title at Margao, Goa, on Saturday. Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom Serto and Sanfida Nongrum scored a goal each for India, while Ritu Porna Chakma netted the lone goal for Bangladesh. Earlier, India secured their place in the final with a1-0victory over Bhutan []
His Hard Work Bearing Fruit: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Family Members On His First India Call-Up
Family members of India's 15-year-old batting sensation from Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressed delight over his selection in India's T20 squad for Ireland and England on Saturday.
Josh Hart Sends Strong Message Despite Knicks 2-0 NBA Finals Lead Over Spurs
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Shubman Gill Joins Sunil Gavaskar In Elite List, Achieves Stunning Feat As India Captain
Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do so for India during the One-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
How Can You Drop Suryakumar Yadav? R Ashwin Mentions MS Dhoni In Huge Verdict
Suryakumar Yadav has been dropped from the Indian team, being replaced with Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain.
Sister R Vaishali Follows In R Praggnanandhaa's Footsteps, Wins WR Women's Chess Tour In Tokyo
A few hours after Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, his sister R Vaishali finished on the podium by claiming the title in the first event of the WR Women's Chess Tour in Tokyo, Japan.
Teenager Kimi Antonelli Claims Monaco Pole For Mercedes After 'Magic Lap'
Kimi Antonelli produced a magic lap to edge Max Verstappen in the dying seconds of Saturday's qualifying and claim pole for the Monaco Grand Prix.
FIFA 2026: From Maradona to Messi, every World Cup finds a hero. Whos next?
The upcoming World Cup promises new stars. While legends like Messi and Ronaldo have had their moments, the focus shifts to emerging talents. Spain's Lamine Yamal is a strong contender. France's Kylian Mbappe also looks set to shine. The tournament may reveal unexpected heroes, challenging established expectations. Players face a demanding schedule, testing their endurance for glory.
Asmongold Reacts To Nmplol Divorce Update, Questions Malenas Claims Over Starforge Shares
Asmongold has weighed in on Nmplols divorce update video, criticizing parts of the settlement dispute and arguing that Nick was unable to publicly defend himself during the lengthy legal process.
Robinson Rocks New Zealand Again As Rain Frustrates England At Lord's
Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play...
Andrei Vasilevskiy Wins Second Vezina Trophy After Dominant Season With Tampa Bay Lightning
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IShowSpeeds WORLD CUP Officially Goes RIAA Gold, Marking Major Career Milestone
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The Rock Allegedly Set For WWE Return As Wrestlemania 43 Talk Grows
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Twitch streamer Imnotkenneth claims he discovered his girlfriend Kathelinas alleged betrayal through a camera inside a smart litter box, leading to a viral video and a very public breakup.
WWE Star Becky Lynch Explains How Her Daughter Betrayed Her At Home Over Another Female Wrestler
Becky Lynch shared a family story during a recent interview, revealing that her daughter Roux has become a huge AJ Lee fan. From playing Lee's entrance music to copying her mannerisms, the WWE star joked that the whole thing feels like a betrayal.
WWE Throwback: When Former 3-Time WWE Champion Maven Responded To Rumours That He Was Gay
Former WWE star Maven used a YouTube video to address years of online speculation about his sexuality. The Tough Enough winner explained why the rumors never bothered him, shared his perspective on assumptions, and opened up about the topic directly.
WWE Stars Get Matching Tattoos Years After Historic Match Changed Their Careers
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IND vs AFG: Sriganganagars Manav Suthar ends Rajasthans 12-year Test drought
After a 12-year hiatus, the desert state is back in the Test arena, thanks to a young left-arm spinner from Sriganganagar, Manav Suthar.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Kapp, Wolvaardt take SA past Ireland
Scotland thumped Netherlands by 58 runs in Derby as Fraser, Fontenla and Maqsood shared seven wickets
Rohit, Suryakumar back Shreyas to succeed as T20I captain
Gold for India! U-18 men's team beat Japan to lift Asia Cup
Acknowledging the team's achievement, Hockey India announced a cash award of Rs 3 lakh for each player of the gold medal-winning team and Rs 1.5 lakh for each member of the support staff.
From Siberia to French Open title, Mirra Andreeva lives 'dream'
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'Deserved a chance to prove': Ashwin questions Suryakumar's India T20 snub
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India's T20I squads for the tours of England and Ireland, naming Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir's vote of confidence has given young Sai Sudharsan freedom to express himself, something that comes with a lot of mental assurance.
How India dominated Day 1 of the Test against Afghanistan
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Suryakumar Yadav Hugs Shreyas Iyer, Slams 24-Ball 48 Just Hours After Losing T20I Captaincy
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At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin Tendulkars record to become youngest Team India pick
'Only Wins Get A Lot Of Attention': R Praggnanandhaa's Candid Take After Norway Chess Triumph
Fresh from becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa believes victories often overshadow the lessons learned from defeat.
French Open: Mirra Andreeva becomes first Russian woman since Maria Sharapova to win Slam
The victory made the 19-year-old Andreeva the youngest player to win the French Open women's singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she claimed her third straight Roland Garros crown in 1992.
Ashwin: Suryakumar's axing will set precedent for future selection calls
Ashwin feels that Suryakumar deserved a bit more time to prove himself and find form as a batter
Will Cover All Expenses: BCCI Set To Take Big Step To Help Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The BCCI has allowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to travel with the 15-year-old sensation during the tour of Ireland and England, according to a report.
Ajit Agarkar, BCCI's Senior Men's Selection Committee Chairman, revealed Suryakumar Yadav's removal as T20I captain and squad exclusion was a tough but necessary decision for the team's future. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the new T20I captain, with Tilak Varma as his deputy, citing form and future direction as key factors.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam tennis title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has been crowned French Open champion. The 19-year-old defeated Maja Chwalinska in the final. Andreeva is the youngest women's singles champion since Monica Seles. The men's final will see Alexander Zverev face Flavio Cobolli. This tournament has been one of the most unpredictable in recent times.
Robinson double-strike moves England closer between showers
New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell in the 9.4 overs of play possible before tea
Suryakumar Yadav backs Team India after captaincy exit, congratulates Sooryavanshi on maiden call-up
The BCCI on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav despite the latter leading the side to a historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year. India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and also became the first team to achieve the feat on home soil.
India may play three T20Is against Sri Lanka later this year
India is exploring the possibility of playing three T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka during their upcoming tour for a two-Test series. The BCCI has also received a request from Nepal for an A team bilateral series.
Hope BCCI Has Found The Poster Boy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Childhood Coach On India Call-Up
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach, Manish Ojha, on Saturday congratulated the 15-year-old on his historic selection in the Indian cricket team.
EXCLUSIVE| Ponting hails Iyers rise to India captaincy: 'Recognition of hard work':
I've been the one endorsing him for the role and telling the Indian selectors that if they give him a chance, I don't think they'll be disappointed. As I said, it's a great achievement. It's terrific recognition for the hard work he has put in over a long period of time, and I'm sure he'll do a great job as captain of India, Ponting added.
Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya 'Not Best Of Friends'? Report Makes Explosive 'Open Secret' Claim
Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have not exactly been the best of friends in the dressing room since 2024, according to a report.
India-Afghanistan Test | We werent sharp enough: Pybus
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
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Sudharsan thanks Gambhir and Gill for unconditional support
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Who Are The Youngest And Oldest Players In This Year's Edition?
Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora will be the youngest player at the expanded tournament, while Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon stands at the opposite end of the spectrum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess and said it was an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence.
BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead
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The village of Tajpur in Bihar's Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a first call-up to the senior India team.
'A little bit of grace': Afghanistan coach weighs in on Rahul's controversial reprieve
Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus on Saturday took a sly dig at KL Rahul after the India opener chose not to walk despite edging the ball behind the stumps. At that stage, Rahul was batting on 16 and went on to complete his 12th Test hundred.
'The Support System Is Essential To Succeed': R Praggnanandhaa On Adani Group's Backing
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Sai Sudharsan credits KL Rahul after impressive partnership
Sai Sudharsan credits KL Rahul after impressive partnership
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
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iran has accused the United States of political interference in sport after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Iranian embassy in Turkey stated that a large number of managerial and executive staff were denied entry, escalating discriminatory treatment. Iran's Football Federation plans to pursue the matter with FIFA, citing violations of its rules.
'Suryakumar Yadav Has Been Rested': Ex-Chief Selector Adds New Twist To T20I Captaincy Saga
Suryakumar's Yadav's axing from India's T20I team has baffled former chief selector MSK Prasad, who believes that the World Cup winning captain has been rested similarly to Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.
Former WWE Champion Shares Major Health Update After Career-Ending Injury
WWE News: The former WWE champion has finally shared a fresh update on her recovery after months away from WWE television. The popular star, whose injury was once feared to be career-ending, revealed the next step in her journey back toward the ring.
WWE SmackDown Updates: Chad Gable Returns And Makes Peace With Rey Fenix
Chad Gable returned to WWE SmackDown as himself and surprised fans by apologising to Rey Fenix. The emotional segment ended their rivalry and could lead to new opportunities for both WWE stars on the blue brand.
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
Is Sneako Really Getting Married? The Full Story Behind The Viral Clip Everyone Misunderstood
A viral clip made it look like Sneako was announcing his marriage, leading many viewers to believe the streamer was preparing for a major life change. But the full video tells a very different story and clears up the confusion completely.
