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India hand Ashok Sharma a debut and bowl in opening T20I

Zimbabwe, meanwhile, handed debuts to batter Ben Curran and left-arm seamer Newman Nyamhuri

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 4:49 pm

Peter Clarke named Sydney Sixers WBBL coach

The current NSW WNCL coach takes over from Matthew Mott after he was appointed Sixers BBL coach

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 3:47 pm

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: Shreyas Iyer In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Dilemma After 0 Wins In 7 Matches

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Playing XI Live Score: India will be taking on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday in Harare.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

Big Blow For India As PV Sindhu Bows Out Early From China Open

Indian badminton ace P V Sindhu let slip early advantage to bow out of China Open with a gruelling three-game loss to local favourite and world number four Chen Yufei in the second round.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 3:03 pm

SA20 2027 starts January 17, final in Cape Town on February 21

Boland Park in Paarl gets a playoff match (Qualifier 1) for the first time

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 2:54 pm

Trent Bridge, Headingley to host Men's and Women's Ashes openers in 2027

Series to be held in parallel once again following successful staging in 2023

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 2:48 pm

Rohit Yadav four-for spins India to victory

India overcame resistance from Vimath Dinsara and Kavija Gamage to complete a 1-0 series win

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 2:44 pm

Were Argentina Robbed In FIFA World Cup Final? Coach Gives Stunning Verdict

Argentina, who were reduced to 10 men near the end of normal time, lost 1-0 to La Roja after Ferran Torres came off the bench to score in extra time.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 2:27 pm

Commonwealth Games 2026: How Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Opened India's Medal Account, Even Before Opening Ceremony

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are yet to begin, but India have already secured their first medal even before the opening ceremony.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 2:11 pm

Shikhar Dhawan's Message For Youth Amid NEET Protests Takes Internet By Storm

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called for patience and faith amid the ongoing NEET paper leak protest and said the aspirations of the youth must be understood.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 1:39 pm

Petition To Ban Argentina From FIFA World Cup Nearly Breaks Guinness World Record

The petition to ban Argentina from competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 nearly broke the Guinness World Record.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 1:08 pm

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 1 Live Updates: India Begin Campaign With Lawn Bowls

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 1 Live Updates: India will kick off its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday, with a 124-member contingent aiming to make the most of a drastically reduced competition programme.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 1:07 pm

India's first CWG 2026 medal is already assured before the opening ceremony - Here's how

India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain assured of at least bronze after receiving a semifinal bye. She faces T.K.B.P. Taafaki on July 31 for a place in the final. India begins its Glasgow campaign with a 124-member contingent targeting success across multiple sports.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 12:52 pm

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Free Live Telecast, IND vs ZIM Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Streaming: After the disappointing series defeats against Ireland and England, Team India will look to get their campaign back on track in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 12:26 pm

Once played by Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge seeks India's 'chess' moment: 17-yo Anshul leads its revival

Once enjoyed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge has faded from India's sporting landscape. Seventeen-year-old prodigy Anshul Bhatt hopes to change that. Inspired by Viswanathan Anand's belief that bridge is where chess was two decades ago, Anshul is winning world titles, mentoring young players, conducting research, and building a movement to give the mind sport its long-awaited breakthrough in India.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 12:05 pm

Lalit Modi 'looking forward to coming back to India' after getting legal relief

An apellate tribunal has set aside penalties imposed on the former IPL chairman and other former BCCI officials in connection to the IPL 2009 foreign-exchange case

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 11:55 am

Rohit IN; Samson OUT: Ex-India cricketer picks India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup

Former opener Abhinav Mukund has revealed his 2027 ODI World Cup squad. He included veteran Rohit Sharma and excluded Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Shubman Gill is now close to the top ODI batting ranking. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also feature in the top five batters. Kuldeep Yadav slipped in the bowler rankings after the recent series.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 11:44 am

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 1 Live Streaming And Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 1 Live Streaming: The highly anticipated Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 10:49 am

IPL investment later, The Hundred continues to be a family affair

The Hundred, the unique tournament featuring 100-ball innings, is back with its sixth edition. Much has changed, and yet not a lot has changed. It still has eight teams, still features 100-ball innings where bowlers can bowl spells of five or 10 consecutive balls, and is still objectively meant to quicken the game and feature double headers - men and women - on the same day.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 10:40 am

India's Likely Playing XI vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer Faces Big Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Call

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be named for the T20I series opener in Harare.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 10:18 am

Delhi Half Marathon Scheduled For October 18; Registrations Open

The Delhi Half Marathon 2026 will be held on October 18, organisers announced on Wednesday, with registrations for the World Athletics Gold Label race set to open on Thursday.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 10:12 am

UTT 7: History-Makers Goa Challengers Beat UP 10-5, Finish League Phase Unbeaten

Dempo Goa Challengers became the first team in the competition's history to remain unbeaten through the league phase after defeating UP Prometheans 10-5 in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 on Wednesday.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 10:06 am

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I: Iyer's side seek reset after Ireland and England defeats

The spotlight will once again be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Harare is the venue where the 15-year-old announced himself on the global stage with a stunning 175 off 80 balls against England in the U-19 World Cup final in Jan. His opening partner Abhishek Sharma also has happy memories here, having scored his maiden T20I hundred at the ground in 2024.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 9:17 am

Lionel Messi-Less Inter Miami Beat Chicago Fire To Spoil Robert Lewandowski's MLS Debut

Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 9:16 am

CWG 2026: What Is Lawn Bowls, How Is It Played? Rules, Scoring System Explained

Lawn Bowls at Commonwealth Games 2026: India earned two medals in lawn bowls four years ago. However, not in the events that are active this time.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 9:10 am

Commonwealth Games President Backs Slimmed Down Model Of CWG 2026

The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts in July 2023, citing rising costs.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 9:03 am

Mercedes Expect Hungary Challenge From Lewis Hamilton And Ferrari

Kimi Antonelli heads to Budapest this weekend knowing he will lead the drivers' world championship into F1's summer break come what may, but fully aware that despite a 45-point lead he and Mercedes cannot relax.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 8:56 am

Big Blow For Arsenal, Defender William Saliba To Be Sidelined Due To World Cup Injury

Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an extended period in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said on Wednesday.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 8:51 am

Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu lead India's medal hopes at CWG 2026

India begins its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a compact contingent. The program features ten sports, a significant reduction from previous games. Athletics forms the backbone of the campaign with many competitors. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are key figures for India. Glasgow offers a learning opportunity before India hosts the games in 2030.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 8:12 am

Cricket Was A Part Of Commonwealth Games In 2022. Why Not This Year?

Commonwealth Games 2026: Cricket, along with 8 other sports, was removed as part of a cost-cutting measure by the organisers in Glasgow, Scotland.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 7:56 am

Argentina Coach Reveals Why He 'Punched' Spain Star Dani Olmo After World Cup Final

Argentina coach Roberto Ayala apologized for his actions in the World Cup final brawl, citing a reaction to provocation by Spain's Dani Olmo.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 7:32 am

Inside FBI's $300 Million Money-Laundering Probe On Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

Argentinian Football Association president Claudio Tapia was reportedly questioned by the FBI regarding a money laundering probe involving hundreds of millions in sponsorship money.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 7:32 am

Why is cricket not part of the Commonwealth Games 2026? EXPLAINED

Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a reduced sports program. Cricket, hockey, and badminton are notably absent from the upcoming event. This decision impacts India's medal prospects significantly after their strong performance. Many of India's medal-winning sports from Birmingham 2022 are no longer included. Organizers cited financial and logistical reasons for the sport reductions.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 7:20 am

'When you fear failure, you play to save yourself': Shreyas Iyer's message to Team India

India captain Shreyas Iyer wants players to avoid fear of failure. He stressed focusing on expressing themselves freely on the field. This comes after a disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland. The team aims to adapt quickly to new conditions in Zimbabwe. Iyer believes this challenging phase will make the team stronger.

The Times of India 23 Jul 2026 6:37 am

Lionel Messi's Club In Trouble Over Transfer Involving Brazil Superstar Casemiro - Full Details

Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 6:36 am

There Was Fire: R Ashwin's Big Admission On Rohit Sharma Retirement Chatter

Media reports claimed that the series finale at Lord's could be Rohit Sharma's last game for India in the format and that the selectors no longer saw him in their plans for the World Cup.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 6:30 am

FIFA Reveals Team Of World Cup 2026. Harry Kane Misses Out, Cape Verde Finds A Spot

FIFA released the Team of World Cup 2026 and it had a couple of big surprises.

NDTV 23 Jul 2026 6:23 am

Konstas, Kellaway, Patterson named in CA XI to face Bangladesh

Rocchiccioli, Philippe, Doran also included for the three-day tour game

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 6:04 am

Punjab Powers Indias World Cup Hockey Squad with Eight Players

Punjab will have a commanding presence in the Indian mens hockey team at the The post Punjab Powers Indias World Cup Hockey Squad with Eight Players appeared first on Khalsa Vox .

Khalsa Vox 23 Jul 2026 5:01 am

48th State Level Senior Men and Women's Handball Tournament begins

The 48th edition of the State Level Senior Men and Women's Handball Tournament kicked off today at YLK ground, Chingarel Tejpur, Imphal East this afternoon As many as 8 men's teams and 6 women's teams clustered into two pools are taking part in the tournament The opening day of the tournaments saw hosts YLK beat KKLYDO, Kongpal by 16 7 goals in the women's opener Pool A before YLK beat NSU 17 9 in the men's opener Pool B 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 07 Handball 20260723 jpg border 1 alt 48th State Level Senior Men and Women's Handball Tournament begins td tr tr td align center 48th State Level Senior Men and Women's Handball Tournament begins td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In the women's opening match, Y Monika scored 7 goals alone to steer the hosts team to the 16 7 victory against KKLYDO Her compatriot N Sophiya meanwhile netted 3 goals as N Bijaya and L Aliya added 2 goals apiece and Kh Melody and N Vidyanandini added 1 goal apiece N Dolly 2 , RK Nilamjoyshree 2 , Th Christina 1 , M Lucky 1 and K Ayingbi 1 were on target for KKLYDO in this match Later in the men's opening match, A Bikramjit shone with 8 goals as L Beckham and E Priyokumar scored 3 goals apiece to earn YLK a 17 9 win over NSU Ng Krishnakanta 2 and Md Sahrukhan 1 meanwhile contributed the remaining 3 goals For NSU, Y Romario top scored with 5 goals as Manglem 2 , Visma 1 and Enungyai 1 managed 4 goals The day also witnessed OYO, Kongpal getting the better of KKLYDO by 17 12 goals in the Pool A opener RK Devajit and N Lamjingba led the scoring for OYO by scoring 4 goals each as T Sunderjit scored 3 goals and the trio of Ksh General, B Bikash and Th Lucky scored 2 goals apiece For KKLYDO, Th Bikash scored thrice as M Rajkumar, Th Sonamani and M Leishemba scored 2 goals apiece Th Bidyachandra, Ch Ajitkumar and Chingthanganba also contributed a goal apiece for the team Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 23 Jul 2026 5:00 am

Asian U23 Athletics C'ships bronze medallist Bhumeshwory accorded warm reception calls for disturbance free training facilities

Manipur's one of the rising athletes Huidrom Bhumeshwory has called on the State Government to provide high quality, disturbance free training infrastructure to help State athletes excel on National and international stages Bhumeshwory recently scripted history by winning a bronze medal in the women's 800m event at the 2026 Asian U23 Athletics Championships held in Ordos, China 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 07 Bhumeshwory 20260723 jpg border 1 alt Asian U23 Athletics C'ships bronze medallist Bhumeshwory accorded warm reception td tr tr td align center Asian U23 Athletics C'ships bronze medallist Bhumeshwory accorded warm reception td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The rising athletic talent was accorded a warm reception today at the All Manipur Sports Association AMSA hall at Mapal Kangjeibung, jointly organized by the Athletics Association of Manipur AAM and the Manipur Running Team Speaking at the event, Bhumeshwory credited her rapid rise to the unwavering support of the AAM, her coaches, guardians, and well wishers If an athlete pursues their goals with determination and perseverance, success is bound to come, she said, urging younger athletes to stay focused on their targets However, she noted that an athlete's growth is strictly limited by their training environment, expressing regret over the severe infrastructural deficit being faced by State athletes She emphasized that proper athletic facilities are foundational for talent development, safety, and long term competitive success, urging the State Government to work out a proper policy to transform Manipur's enormous sporting potential into podium finishes Many concerned personalities also echoed her concerns, criticizing the monopolization of existing facilities Ito Tongbram, Secretary of the AAM, flagged unfairness on the part of authorities, highlighting the excessive, long term usage of the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium for a single, specific sport Tongbram noted that the stadium serves as the primary venue for regular practice and competitions for most State athletes, and demanded that authorities ensure unrestricted, year round access to the facility except during major tournaments Khogendra Khomdram, Editor of The Sangai Express, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment across all sporting disciplines to sustain Manipur's rich sporting legacy He stated it is unfortunate when massive sports facilities are heavily allocated to one sport, adding that all athletes deserve equal access The reception program was attended by several prominent presidium members, including Leishangthem Ajit President, AAM , retired Youth Affairs and Sports athletic coaches Sapam Rashwori and Soibam Somchandra, and retired Sports Authority of India SAI coach Dr Konthoujam Koshana As part of the celebration, Bhumeshwory was honored with a memento and gifts for her historic international achievement Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 23 Jul 2026 5:00 am

West Indies beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in the 5th ODI; New Zealand takes the series 3-2

New Zealand took the series 3-2, clinching it in Game 4 after winning Game 2 by five wickets and Game 3 by six wickets in a comeback following West Indies' seven-wicket victory in the opening game.

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 4:39 am

Anahat, Aryaveer advance to round-of-16 in World Junior squash

Women's top seed Anahat brushed aside Hong Kong's Pui Yin Chole Lo in straight games in the round-of-32, and will next meet Malaysian Doyce Ye San Lee

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 4:27 am

Indian shooters stumble in final Asian Games tune-up as China sweeps opening-day golds

In their final global outing before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, the Indian shooters endured a disappointing start as neither of the country's two 10m air pistol mixed teams progressed beyond the qualification stage

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 4:24 am

India looks for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe

Having lost six out of his first seven T20I games as skipper in series defeats to minnows Ireland and a seasoned England side, the rubber against Zimbabwe gives Iyer and company a chance to get the house in order

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 4:06 am

Knowledge transfer as important as medals at Glasgow CWG: Rohit Rajpal

The non-playing captain of India's Davis Cup team, Rajpal in an interview to PTI said the off-field agenda assumes unprecedented significance so that they leave no stone unturned for 2030

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 4:01 am

Kujur shelves fastest-man debate; Owens hails India's sprint surge ahead of CWG and Asian Games

After Gurindervir's historic sub-10.10 run rewrote the men's 100m national record in Odisha earlier this year, Kujur has inevitably been asked about reclaiming the crown. But the Odisha sprinter has chosen to park that conversation for now

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 3:56 am

Quarter-miler Vishal TK eyes strong debut in CWG

The 22-year-old created history earlier this year by becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m, clocking 44.98 seconds to set the current Indian National Record in the event.

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 3:47 am

Gritty Salt digs deep as Welsh Fire edge low-scoring tussle

Miller, Rew help Brave post target of 136 as bowlers dominate throughout

Espn CricInfo 23 Jul 2026 3:23 am

Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

We had similar feelings as before the Tokyo Olympics. Our preparation is equally strong because our only goal is to end the 50-year World Cup podium drought, Harmanpreet said

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 2:29 am

We don't have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

I'm not saying that nobody can become a captain. It's not a permanent position for anyone. And if change of captaincy is the solution, then I think in every series, we should keep changing captains if that is the way that we are going to get results, the stylish southpaw of yesteryears said

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 2:22 am

Yastika Bhatia the leftie who is right up there

The top-order batter endured tough times after suffering an ACL injury but managed to bounce back with a bang; the entry into the Lords honours board was the fruit of her grind

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 12:31 am

Glamorgan's Welsh youngsters hit statement tons to down Sussex

Jack Hope-Bell and Alex Horton add 240 for sixth wicket in comeback win

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 11:53 pm

Welsh Fire's late collapse hands points to Southern Brave

New captain Sophie Molineux closes game out as Fire lose five wickets for six runs in 13 balls

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 11:41 pm

BCCI's injury management has been exposed, with players getting injured in every series! Recovery fails!

In the T20 and ODI series against England, Team India's key players were caught in a web of injuries. These included not only fast bowlers but also spinners.Why are Indian players getting injured after playing just one or two matches?Team India's World Cup mission is now a year and a few...

Kalam Times 22 Jul 2026 10:59 pm

Cox, de Swardt dig deep as Leicestershire edge to two-wicket win

Thriller at Kibworth as Gloucestershire's low total nearly proves enough

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 10:54 pm

The careers of these 4 players are in danger after the defeat in England; they will not get a place in India's ODI team again!

Following the defeat in the England ODI series, four players are set to be dropped from Team India, including Washington Sundar.Shivam Dube and Washington SundarTeam India recently toured England for a T20I and ODI series. The Men in Blue suffered defeats in both series. India fiel...

Kalam Times 22 Jul 2026 10:52 pm

Can Indian athletes punch up in the scaled-down Commonwealth Games?

Leading the countrys charge will be javelin ace Neeraj, who will face stiff competition from Pakistans Nadeem; the number of disciplines has been cut from 19 to 10 as the event tries to stay relevant

The Hindu 22 Jul 2026 10:47 pm

Jacob Bethell's statement about his relationship with an Indian actress goes viral; here's the truth.

Jacob Bethell's statement on his relationship with an Indian actress is going viral on social media. Find out the truth.Jacob Bethell breaks silence on relationship.England's star cricketer Jacob Bethell is dating Indian actress Aadhya Anand. This speculation sparked speculation on socia...

Kalam Times 22 Jul 2026 10:36 pm

Challengers end the league stage atop

The Hindu 22 Jul 2026 10:31 pm

New county report warns of looming 'realities' as financial gulfs widen

Leonard Curtis report shows that Hundred equity sale has strengthened the hold of strongest clubs

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 10:24 pm

Lionel Messi's Teammate Reveals The Story Behind His Forget About Everything Speech Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

A day after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, which Argentina lost to Spain, a video went viral showing Lionel Messi saying something to his teammates

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 10:07 pm

'Haven't Seen Or Faced Talent Like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi': Ex-India Star Gives Big Verdict

Harbhajan Singh has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an unbelievable talent, saying the youngster is doing something o one has ever done before with his fearless approach to the game.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 10:02 pm

Iyer: Need to 'adapt as soon as possible' after getting a 'reality check'

The India T20I captain said a lot of positives came out of the series losses against Ireland and England

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 9:41 pm

'For the sake of India's future': Yuvraj calls for 'dialogue' amid NEET protests

Yuvraj Singh urged dialogue and peace for students amid NEET exam protests. He stressed that children deserve safe learning environments to chase their dreams. Protests over the alleged NEET paper leak have intensified across the country. Parliament has faced disruptions, and legal scrutiny continues over the issue. Manu Bhaker also voiced concerns for students' futures and fair opportunities.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 9:26 pm

Zimbabwe Name 15-Member Squad For Three-Match T20I Series Against India

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 15-man squad for the three-match T20 International series against India, with the selectors making three changes to the side that faced Bangladesh in Bulawayo.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 9:06 pm

Like Tokyo Olympics, India Can End 5-Decade WC Medal Drought: Harmanpreet Singh

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh believes his side is capable of ending the country's five-decade-long World Cup medal drought.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:56 pm

Harbhajan Singh Reveals Sachin Tendulkar's Advice That Changed His Career

Harbhajan Singh has revealed the most valuable piece of advice he received during his illustrious career, recalling how batting great Sachin Tendulkar urged him to stay focused on cricket.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:47 pm

Lionel Messi's Grand Gesture For Family Of Vozinha, Cape Verde Star Who Gave Argentina Massive Scare At FIFA World Cup 2026

Cape Verde and their goalkeeper Vozinha had a memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, despite going down 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a valiantly contested match

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:45 pm

India Star Called At Par With Virat Kohli But There's A Difference Of 'Elite Mentality'

Former India opener and coach Wasim Jaffer praised Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul's talent and technical ability

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:29 pm

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 1 Schedule: List Of All Indians In Action

Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories are all set to compete across 10 sports at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, which will get underway, with 215 gold medals on offer.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:20 pm

Firouzja wins Chennai Grand Masters as Gukesh suffers shock last-place finish

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja secured the Chennai Grand Masters title. He held Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round. World champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the tournament. Firouzja finished with 4.5 points after two victories and five draws. Andreikin ended the event as the only other unbeaten player.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 8:19 pm

Indian Shooters Stumble In Final Asian Games Tune-Up; China Sweeps Golds

Indian shooters got an early indication of the challenge that awaits them at the Asian Games in Japan less than two months from now as hosts China dominated the opening day of the ISSF World Cup.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 8:07 pm

Zimbabwe look to expose vulnerable India searching for winning formula

India are yet to win a T20I under their new captain Shreyas Iyer

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 7:47 pm

Jaffer says Rahul 'is at par' with Kohli, reveals one quality that separates them

Wasim Jaffer believes KL Rahul possesses talent equal to Virat Kohli. He noted Rahul's technical skill and composure in all formats. Jaffer feels Rahul has underachieved despite his considerable potential. Kohli's elite mentality and consistency create a significant difference between the two players. This mental edge has allowed Kohli to achieve unprecedented success in cricket.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 7:42 pm

Rahmat Shah Takes Over Afghanistan ODI And Test Captaincy From Hashmatullah Shahidi

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Wednesday appointed middle-order batter Rahmat Shah as the national team's new Test and ODI captain, following Hashmatullah Shahidi's resignation from the role.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 7:28 pm

Raichandani, Venkata leave India on verge of victory

Sri Lanka Under-19 finished the day needing 317 runs to win with six wickets in hand

Espn CricInfo 22 Jul 2026 7:25 pm

Pep Guardiola's Next Coaching Destination Revealed? 'Budget' Details Emerge

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men's national team.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 7:22 pm

'There were a lot of positives': Iyer on 'rough' England tour, urges fearless approach

India captain Shreyas Iyer views the recent England tour as a foundation for future success. He believes the challenging phase has brought the squad closer together. Iyer urged his young team to embrace an attacking mindset and not fear failure. The team faces Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting Thursday. He also warned against underestimating the experienced Zimbabwe squad.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 7:11 pm

'He was struggling': Ex-India cricketer slams Shubman Gill's captaincy vs England

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari questioned Shubman Gill's leadership after a recent ODI defeat. Vihari highlighted concerns regarding the team's limited bowling options during the crucial match. He also expressed confusion over Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the playing eleven. The former player emphasized the need for experienced match-winners in ODIs. Vihari believes Gill needs tactical improvements in his captaincy approach.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 7:09 pm

China Open: Sindhu continues resurgence with gritty win; Ayush stuns world No. 11

PV Sindhu made her way to the second round of the China Open after a highly competitive match. Ayush Shetty pulled off a stunning upset by toppling world number eleven Alwi Farhan. Next, Sindhu will take on the formidable Chen Yufei. Unfortunately, several Indian doubles teams faced early exits in their matches. Overall, the Indian athletes experienced a mix of triumphs and setbacks on Wednesday.

The Times of India 22 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

Sri Lanka Suffer Major Injury Setback Ahead Of Test Series Against India

Sri Lanka have been dealt an injury concern ahead of next month's home Test series against India after white-ball captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 with a hamstring injury.

NDTV 22 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Afghanistan's captain suddenly changed; the star player relinquished the captaincy. Find out who is now in command.

A major and surprising news has emerged from Afghanistan cricket. The star player who led the team to the pinnacle of success has suddenly announced his resignation from captaincy. The board has subsequently handed over the reins of the team to this player.Afghanistan's captain sud...

Kalam Times 22 Jul 2026 6:50 pm

Fear of Failure Has No Place in This Team, Says India Skipper Shreyas Iyer

India arrive in Zimbabwe after enduring a winless white-ball tour of England and Ireland, but Iyer said the team has identified the areas it needs to improve on

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jul 2026 6:36 pm

India vs Zimbabwe: What is the value of the rupee in Zimbabwe, where Team India will play the T20 series, and which currency is used there?

India vs Zimbabwe: Do you know how strong or weak Zimbabwe's currency is against the Indian rupee? If not, you can find out more information here.What is the value of Zimbabwe's currency?India vs Zimbabwe: Tomorrow is a cricket match between Zimbabwe and India. People across the country...

Kalam Times 22 Jul 2026 6:35 pm