Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi has been significantly affected by the conflict in West Asia and the month of Ramzan, leading to a sharp decline in international participation.
Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured their first senior national table tennis titles at the championships held in Indore, while Ankur Bhattacharjee and Suhana Saini won the mixed doubles final, and Divyanshi Bhowmick received the D Vishwa Trophy.
Faf du Plessis called upon KKR to prepare spin-friendly pitches for their home games at Eden Gardens, which will bring their spin duo Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy into contention.
Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.
Eleven-year-old Atiqa Mir is exceeding expectations in her first year of karting in Europe, competing in the 12-14 age category and holding her own against older, male competitors.
A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.
The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England achieved a record-breaking peak concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar, marking a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership, according to the ICC.
Top-seeded Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the Swiss Open due to a shoulder injury sustained by Rankireddy.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirms Matheesha Pathirana is fit and cleared to join Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season, providing a boost to their pace attack.
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.
The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.
'Just because I am famous and have body of work in one country does not translate into every country in the world.'
The Indian youth boxing team has made a promising start at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with several boxers securing victories in their opening matches.
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, clocking 59 minutes 42 seconds. While the time is faster than the national record, it won't be recognised due to course regulations.
Mohamed Salah is set to conclude his remarkable nine-year tenure with Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season. This article highlights his key achievements, records, and statistics during his time at Anfield.
Iranian military spokesperson said that stability in the region would be ensured only by the strength of Iran's armed forces and warned that energy and oil markets would not return to previous levels unless this reality was acknowledged.
The Glamour with a Purpose led initiative raised funds that will be used for the treatment of children with blood cancer.
Former England cricketers Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan share differing opinions on Jasprit Bumrah, with Vaughan comparing the Indian pacer to football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
How widely is LPG used around the world? In 2022, the average LPG consumption across 190 countries stood at 56.33 thousand barrels per day. At the very top sits China, consuming a massive 2,457.39 thousand barrels per day, making it the world's largest LPG user by a wide margin. At the other end of the spectrum is Burundi, which recorded zero LPG consumption during the same year. The LPG consumption indicator is available for the period 1980 to 2023.
The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian motorsport.
Talented shooter Suruchi Singh came up with yet another commanding performance to clinch the women's 10m air pistol gold in the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.
Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has predicted that Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will win a Grand Slam in the next two years, following her impressive performance at the Miami Open.
Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.
Fathali further stated that Tehran has instructed its embassy in India to facilitate the Indian government, ensuring smooth operations amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Aditi Ashok recovered from a disappointing third round to finish tied for 14th at the Fortinet Founders Cup, while Hyo Joo Kim claimed the title.
'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'
Durgeshwar Singh of India won the silver medal in the 90 kg category at the 6th Acropolis International Wushu Championship held in Athens, Greece.
'It felt like the game was over before it even started.'
Iran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz. Otherwise, Iran never wanted the Strait to be closed or blocked, the supreme leader's representative said.
Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti highlights the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence in the design, management, and experience of telecom networks in India, noting its role in self-optimising networks, cybersecurity, and preparing for 6G technology.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the high price tag of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing his inconsistent performance over the past few years. Chopra also highlighted the opportunities for Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to shine in the upcoming IPL season.
India's top shooters will compete in National Selection Trials 3 in Delhi to secure spots in the national squad for upcoming international competitions. The trials will feature Olympic disciplines and rifle prone competitions.
The England women's cricket team was forced to shift its T20 World Cup preparatory camp to South Africa after it had to call off its plans to travel to Abu Dhabi due to security concerns owing to the ongoing conflict in the region, involving United States, Israel and Iran.
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