SLC XI frustrate India seamers on opening day of tour game
Late wickets for Kuldeep, Jadeja and Suthar brought the visitors some respite
Sammy and West Indies find the success they were looking for
West Indies understand they are still a work in progress as a Test team but their first-innings batting performances have gone up in recent times
IPL: Ashwin Reveals What Mumbai Indians Should Demand If Hardik Pandya Joins KKR In Trade
There are rumours that Mumbai Indians are looking to trade their captain, Hardik Pandya, ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League.
Ireland opt to bowl, hand out three debuts
Jai Moondra, who impressed against India in T20Is, was among the three debutants
Australia all-rounder Travis Head claimed a second consecutive Allan Border Medal during Cricket Australia's delayed annual awards ceremony in Brisbane. The white-ball opener finished on 153 votes to secure Australian cricket's highest individual honour, just one vote ahead of teammate Alex Carey. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc ended a close third with 150 votes. Meanwhile, the result made Head only the fifth player to win back-to-back Allan Border Medals.
Ajinkya Rahane Names Greatest Indian Cricketer Of All Time
In a podcast, recently retired Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the greatest Indian cricketer of all time
Rahane signs with Amsterdam Flames in ETPL
The former India batter had recently retired from international cricket and the IPL
Kolkata is set to host one of the most significant fixtures in Indian football history on October 3 after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) secured West Bengal government's backing for an international friendly between India and five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil.
England's FIFA World Cup Star Charged With Assault After Nightclub Incident
England's FIFA World Cup 2026 player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub last year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh's ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement
Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League...
World Athletics U20 Championships: India
AMN/ WEB DESK At the World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Indias Mohammed Ashfaq broke the Under 20 national record in Eugene, United States today. With this win, Ashfaq paved his way to qualify for the mens 400 metre semifinals. The 19-year-old Ashfaq clocked 45.81 seconds to finish second behind USAs Jayden DeLeon in the first []
Cheteshwar Pujara Recalls Josh Hazlewood Refused To Bowl To Him In CSK Nets, Reveals Reason
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara revealed a light-hearted moment involving Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood during their time together at Chennai Super Kings.
Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra Becomes Co-Owner Of Kids Sports Initiative
Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become a co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup, a grassroots initiative promoting sports among children. Having served as an ambassador, Chopra's new role aims to expand the programme's reach to one million children across India, fostering confidence, discipline, and a stronger sporting culture from the ground up.
CWG champ Sakshi Chaudhary thanks Virat Kohli for support
Bhiwani boxer Sakshi Chaudhary expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli for sponsoring her through her Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning campaign.
Anmol Ekka To Lead Indian Men's Hockey Team In Junior Asia Cup
Defender Anmol Ekka will lead an 18-member Indian men's hockey team at the AHF Junior Asia Cup to be held in Moqi, China from August 30 to September 13.
Athapaththu and Nissanka win top honours at Sri Lanka Cricket awards
Michael Tissera and Anura Tennekoon among four recipients of Sri Lanka Cricket's lifetime achievement awards
Historic Gold For Ariha Pangambam In Aerobic Gymnastics
Ariha Pangambam has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. She secured the top spot with a score of 19.100, marking India's maiden gold in this event.
Namibia to host SA, Zimbabwe as Africa T20 Cup grows closer
The seven-match T20I tri-series is a precursor to a proposed Africa T20 Cup, which is being discussed from 2027 onwards
The FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in heartbreak for 2022 champions Argentina and their ace Lionel Messi. Throughout the tournament, Argentina survived several close calls but managed to make it to the final of the tournament through sheer perseverance and some brilliant performances by Lionel Messi.
India To Host Brazil In Kolkata With Government Backing
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured the All India Football Federation of full government support to host India's biggest-ever international football fixture against five-time World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. This historic match will be India's first against a top-five FIFA-ranked nation, offering crucial exposure to the national team despite initial concerns over crowd management.
India's young guns ready for BWF World Championships
Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda, Simran Singhi, and Kavipriya Selvam are set to make their BWF World Championships debut as India hosts the prestigious badminton event after 17 years, offering a significant platform for these rising stars.
5 Test records that might never be broken
Cricket is a sport that has seen its fair share of records, some of which have been broken over time.
In Badminton, Indian shuttlers Rakshitha Ramraj and Ashmita Chaliha have stormed into the womens singles semi-finals of the Korea Masters in Asan today. Rakshitha defeated compatriot Tanvi Sharma 21-18, 19-21, 19-21 in the quaterfinals. She will now face another Indian, Ashmita Chaliha, in the semifinals. Ashmita advanced to the semi-finals after stunning top seed Hina []
Will Manav Suthar feel the pressure ahead of his debut tour for India? Former cricketer opines
India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in an upcoming two-game Test series. The two sides will meet at the Galle International Stadium on August 15th for the first Test,...
Cheteshwar Pujara recalls his 'fanboy moment' meeting Shah Rukh Khan
I started with KKR. Shah Rukh Khan was the owner there. When I met him for the first time, I definitely had that fanboy moment, said Cheteshwar Pujara
No Indian umpire or official at Hockey World Cup after 28 years
Indian umpires missing from Hockey World Cup sparks calls for reforms
Indian umpires missing from Hockey World Cup sparks calls for reforms
The BCCI has made fitness standards stricter for Indian cricketers by introducing mandatory Bronco Tests and two-kilometre runs amid growing concerns over injuries and declining fielding standards.
Urs, Ashok In Top-12 At London Golf
Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok carded identical two-under 71s in the opening round of the PIF London Championship, placing them tied 12th and in contention for a Top-10 finish. Other Indian participants, Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth, faced tougher starts.
On National Javelin Day, AFI Backs Neeraj After CWG Silver
Athletics Federation of India's selection committee chairman Adille Sumariwalla has dismissed concerns over Neeraj Chopra's recent silver medal, stating that the and quot;country's greatest athlete and quot; should not be scrutinised for an occasional silver after consistently delivering gold for a decade.
SL-IND Tests: Here's why Vishwa Fernando can challenge Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to strengthen India's batting line-up in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Former India cricketer reflected on Hardik Pandya's trade rumours ahead of IPL 2027
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 is looming on the horizon, and ahead of the start of the tournament next year, there have been several rumours of potential trades between the franchises flying around. One...
'Pakistan Media Ran A Fake Story About Me And Babar Azam': Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan opened up on facing trolling and fake news, saying that once a fake story about Pakistani batter Babar Azam refusing him was run in Pakistan.
Ashmita Chaliha, Rakshitha Ramraj Book Korea Masters Semi-Final Showdown
India's Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj will square off in the women's singles semifinals of the USD 250,000 Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.
Pakistan all-rounder Hamza banned for two years over misleading visa information
No Indian Umpire At Hockey World Cup After 28 Years
The absence of an Indian umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup after nearly three decades has left former international officials disappointed.
Preparation For Disaster: Ranjit Bajaj Rejects India U-15 Team Manager Role
Minerva Academy owner Ranjit Bajaj rejected the role of Indian U15 football team manager just hours after his appointment.
Vinicius Junior agrees to contract extension with Real Madrid until 2032
Vinicius Junior joined the Spanish powerhouse at the age of 18 and since then has registered 128 goals in 375 matches. Vinicius has also helped Real Madrid win 14 titles, which include three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles
Kuldeep Yadav boasts best bowling strike rate in Asia (Tests)
The Indian cricket team is set to embark on a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.
England cricket is undergoing massive changes, especially in Test cricket. With the retirement of Ben Stokes from international cricket, the side is looking for its next skipper in Test cricket, and with Joe Root taking...
Mohammed Ashfaq Breaks U20 National Record In 400m At World Athletics - Watch
Mohammed Ashfaq broke the U20 national record to qualify for the men's 400m semifinals on the second day of the World Athletics U20 Championships.
PT Usha hails Mohan Bhagwat's 'inspiring' talk with Gen Z
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's address at an IIMUN event, calling it 'inspirational' and praising his thoughtful responses regarding youth protests and the need for dialogue.
Men in Blue: From World champions to a side in panic mode
Post the IPL, Indian cricket has been grabbed by a sense of despair and dismay. The bubble emphatically burst in Ireland when, against all odds and in an upset of gargantuan proportions, the home side stunned the Men in Blue 2-0 in a T20I series; the Sri Lanka tour will be a big test of Gills batsmanship and his man-management skills
I Was 12th Man For 2 Years: Ajinkya Rahane Reveals 'Tough Phase' With Team India
Former Indian cricket team batter Ajinkya Rahane revealed one of the toughest phases of his career and recalled his frustration over travelling with the national side without playing a single game.
FIFPRO Accuses Infantino of 'Profound Abuse of Power'
The global players' union, FIFPRO, has strongly criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of 'profound abuse of presidential power' following the secretive development and subsequent shelving of the 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' plan, which aimed to privatise the FIFA World Cup.
WA and Scorchers quick Matt Kelly announces retirement
The pace bowler starred in Sheffield Shield, One-Day Cup and BBL titles
The Indian team is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game in preparation for the upcoming two-game Test series between the two sides. With the start of the game, it is...
The Indian cricket team has been dealing with injury crisis since the resumption of international cricket following the Indian Premier League 2026.
How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football
Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?
Veterans lash out at Ajit Agarkar's policies, naming 4 players
Team India Selection: Veteran cricketer Wasim Jaffer has expressed his displeasure with the Indian team's selection process. He also spoke about Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chief selector.Wasim Jaffer's statement on Ajit Agarkar's policiesFormer cricketer Wasim Jaffer has expressed his displeasur...
IND vs SL: KL Rahul appointed as the captain of Team India, replacing Shubman Gill
India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-up Test Match: The Indian team will bowl first in the warm-up Test. KL Rahul will captain Team India in this match.KL Rahul became the captain.Sri Lanka XI won the toss and elected to bat first in the warm-up Test match. India will bowl first in this match bein...
Shubman Gill sustains injury ahead of warm-up match: Details
Indian captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first day's play in a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI.
Rahul leads Indians in tour game with Gill out injured
Shubman Gill, India's regular Test captain, has an
Why did KL Rahul lead India at the toss instead of Shubman Gill?
Want to appeal to Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FCs ISL withdrawal: AIFF
However, Chaubey said the AIFF would still hope for a rethink by the legacy corporate house. Tata Steel has assured that Jamshedpur FC will honour all existing player contracts and help footballers find new clubs
2026 FISU World University Squash Championship: Chand clinches gold at the champ
Chand, a student of SVU, became Indias first mens singles gold medallist in 16 years as he beat Hungarys Benedek Takacs 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 6-11, 11-4
Bhimanis all-round show helps AVM girls beat DG Khetan 2-0
In another Pool D match, Carmel of St Joseph beat RSB Arya Vidya Mandir 2-0, thanks to goals from Lavanya Patil and Leanne DSilva
Gill suffers finger injury, Rahul leads India on Day 1 of warm-up game vs SLC XI
IND vs SL Tests: India batters look to ace spin test in warm-up game
The Islanders have a capable unit of tweakers, particularly in home conditions, and thus this warm-up match assumes massive importance for Indian batters ahead of the first Test at Galle on August 15.
Shubman Gill misses India warm-up with finger injury, KL Rahul leads
Shubman Gill misses India warm-up with finger injury, KL Rahul leads
Duleep Trophy: Amit Dani sees tournament as comeback opportunity for Shaw
Newly-appointed West Zone coach Amit Dani insists good showing by Shaw at zonal competition, beginning on August 23, could reopen Test teams door
Ollie Pope reflects on Test recall after Ashes snub
Ollie Pope, the England wicketkeeper-batter who was dropped during the Ashes last winter, has made a stunning comeback.
LA Olympics 2028: Former boxer Vijender Singh expresses confidence in Sakshi Cha
Vijender knows Sakshi personally; she hails from the same Bhiwani Boxing Club that he came from
Spare those functions and spar now: Former boxer Vijender Singh
Beijing Olympics bronze medal-winner Singh congratulates boxing contingent for 10-medal haul at Glasgow CWG, but warns them about wasting time on felicitation functions in upcoming days; insists they must spend time training in the gym for tough Asian Games coming up in September
McCullum backs Root, vows to 'develop' Brook into England's next Test captain
Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid and blitz
Not losing any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz in the Grand Chess tour, Praggnanandhaa jumped to second spot in the GCT which almost guarantees a place in the grand finale scheduled later this year
Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as future Test captain: Details
Brendon McCullum, England's white-ball head coach, has backed Harry Brook as a potential future captain of the England Test team.
'I'm confident this will be one of the best World Championships...': Mishra
The India Open came under scrutiny after players raised concerns over the condition of the venue, including its cleanliness, training facilities and air quality.
Barcelona Snub Game In Morocco Amid 'Uncertainty'
Barcelona on Thursday said they would not contest a friendly in Tangiers due to uncertainty, a week after an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta.
VVS Laxman Tipped as India's Next Chief Selector; Here's How Much He Could Earn
BCCI News: Former India batter VVS Laxman has emerged as a strong contender to become Team India's next chief selector if the BCCI decides to make changes after Ajit Agarkar's tenure. While the board has not made any official announcement, reports suggest that Laxman's name is being considered for t...
Top ODI Batsmen With the Most Runs Without Scoring a Century
ODI Cricket Records: Scoring a century is considered one of the biggest milestones for a batter in One Day Internationals. While legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have piled up hundreds throughout their careers, several accomplished cricketers have amassed thousands of ODI runs without e...
India vs Sri Lanka 2026: Team India is set to achieve another major milestone in Test cricket when it takes the field against Sri Lanka on August 15. The opening match of the two-Test series in Galle will be India's 600th Test match, placing the team among an elite group of nations to have reached t...
Thomas Muller finds new love in French businesswoman Eve Rose Bitbol
German legend Thomas reportedly dating French businesswoman Eve Bitbol after split with wife Lisa
India's badminton star Saina Nehwal dazzles in orange salwar kameez
The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist shared this picture with her two million Instagram followers, choosing to forego a caption and let her outfit do the talking.
UEFA Maintains World Cup Boycott Threat After Gianni Infantino's Crisis Meeting
European soccer's governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Last week, full-back Marc Cucurella also stuck to his promise and got a tattoo of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm.
Real Madrid announces the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
Los Blancos said in a statement that Diomande has signed a seven-year contract, valid until June 30, 2033.
Lionel Messi registers two goals in his first appearance after FIFA WC 2026
He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches - one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's four-year history.
Bumrah told to take a break; selectors urged to recall Shami, Bhuvneshwar
Australia Grants Citizenship To 2 Iranian Women's Soccer Players Who Sought Asylum
Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship.
Praggnanandhaa stays ahead as St. Louis title race enters decisive blitz
Praggnanandhaa stays ahead as St. Louis title race enters decisive blitz
IND vs SL XI Day 1 Live: Gill out injured, KL Rahul leads as Sri Lanka bat first
IND vs SL XI Day 1 Live: Gill out injured, KL Rahul leads as Sri Lanka bat first
Why KL Rahul has been India's go-to batter overseas: Stats
KL Rahul will once again be India's key batter, this time in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
How Sri Lanka Test Series Can Impact India's WTC Final Dreams - All Scenarios Explained
India look to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) Final hopes alive as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting on August 15 in Galle.
Ashfaq rewrites Indian U20 400m national record at World Athletics
Ashfaq rewrites Indian U20 400m national record at World Athletics
R Praggnanandhaa Seals Grand Chess Tour St Louid Rapid And Blitz Title
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid & Blitz title on Thursday.
'I was India's 12th man for two years': Ajinkya Rahane reveals
UEFA rejects Infantino apology, stands firm on FIFA boycott threat
UEFA rejects Infantino apology, stands firm on FIFA boycott threat
India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-up Match Day 1 LIVE Updates: The Shubman Gill-led Indian team takes on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day practice match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Tour Match live on TV and stream online in India?
India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in a two-game Test series. The first Test of the series will be held at Galle International Stadium from August 15th. It is worth noting that before the start of the series, Indiawill be taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI for a tour match.
