India's senior men's rugby team won the silver medal, and the women's team finished fourth at the inaugural CASA (Central Asia and South Asia) Rugby 7s 2024 in Tashkent.
The Oval in London has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final, scheduled from June 9-13. This marks the second time The Oval will host the final, having previously done so in 2023. Nine teams are currently competing in the ongoing WTC cycle, with Australia leading the standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand, as the race intensifies with crucial upcoming series.
Ten days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa made himself available to play for Sri Lanka "for years to come."
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21. He will face a formidable field of javelin throwers, including Commonwealth Games champion Rumesh Pathirage, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, and world champions. This marks Chopra's third competition since returning from injury, following his silver medal win at the recent Commonwealth Games.
Theekshana could be the latest addition to the injury list after straining his right hamstring while fielding during the Super 4 clash against Pakistan on Thursday.
The third Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai international stadium starting 1930 IST.
India is currently examining Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since her government's collapse in August 2024, with New Delhi confirming the issue is being processed according to established procedures.
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.
Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj among others receive TCA legal notice over alleged TG20 association
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match-fixing allegations.
DFC is the US government's development finance institution. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) in a statement said that the US fund will support the development of deepwater shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo.
Hasaranga too is returning from a chronic heel pain on his left leg, which forced him to miss the ongoing IPL.
New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options
GM Iniyan Pa maintained his lead at the Global Chess Festival after defeating Ayush Sharma, while third seed GM Abhijeet Gupta suffered a loss. Other key results include upsets in the Challengers and Junior Masters sections, and a notable win for Sri Lanka's Oshini Gunawardhana Devindya.
Sri Lanka's Head Coach Graham Ford has resigned from his position, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) head Thilanga Sumathipala said on Saturday.
Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.
Sharma emphasised that even if the talismanic batter isn't scoring centuries, it doesn't necessarily indicate a dip in form.
The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Australian batter Travis Head has become only the fifth player to win consecutive Allan Border Medals, edging out Alex Carey by a single vote for the country's top men's individual cricket award.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli among India players to train ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka
Nepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,127 lives, with thousands still missing a week after the disaster. Rescuers are intensifying efforts to find survivors and recover bodies across affected regions, while police work to identify victims and relocate families from high-risk areas.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match played between Australia and Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?
England have widened their lead over reigning world champions India in the latest women's ODI rankings, sitting on a clear four-point lead at No. 2, while Harmanpreet Kaur's team are third in the list. Australia remain on top of the table with 163 ranking points.
Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to secure his second gold medal after missing the 2022 edition due to injury.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
The FIDE elections will see three Indians, including chess legend Viswanathan Anand, vying for crucial leadership positions amidst a complex electoral landscape and a high-stakes three-way presidential battle.
'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'
Defending champions India have been drawn into Group B of the SAFF Championship 2026 alongside Maldives and Pakistan. The tournament, hosted in Dhaka from November 4-17, will see India begin their quest for a record 10th title against Maldives on November 5, followed by a clash with Pakistan on November 11.
Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on Day one
Pakistan secured their first away Test win in three years, defeating West Indies by eight wickets in Port of Spain to level the series 1-1 and end an eight-match losing streak away from home.
Karunaratne fell for 86 in the final session but Mendis was batting on 84 at stumps
Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.
The Congress has been accusing the government of distracting people with other issues to hide its failures and issues of price rise and unemployment.
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have successfully integrated the Maldives' instant payment system 'Favara' with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This enables real-time fund transfers from Maldives to UPI-enabled Indian bank accounts, marking a significant step in cross-border digital financial connectivity and bilateral economic cooperation.
KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining
Indian men's and women's table tennis teams began their 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships campaign with dominant 3-0 victories over Zimbabwe and Maldives respectively. The hosts showcased strong performances, with key players like Manav Thakkar, Harmeet Desai, Payas Jain, Sutirtha Mukherjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade, and Swastika Ghosh securing comfortable wins. Other nations also saw action, including a surprising close call for top-seeded Singapore against Sri Lanka.
India's top-seeded men's and women's table tennis teams secured identical 3-0 victories over Zimbabwe and Maldives, respectively, marking a commanding start to their campaign at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi.
