The India U20 women's football team secured a 5-2 victory against Swedish club Alvsjo AIK in a friendly match held in Sweden, with Lhingdeikim scoring a hat-trick.
Political parties and residents in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate the Union territory's Ranji team's first-ever title win, praising the team's resilience and unity.
Aiden Markram praised South Africa's bowlers and fielders after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. The unbeaten Proteas now gear up for a semifinal clash against New Zealand in Kolkata.
Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.
On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants
South Africa won't dwell on T20 World Cup exit, Markram says
The Congress party has announced its support for Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan clinched the Tata Steel Masters title with a black-piece victory against out-of-form Arjun Erigaisi while world chess champion D Gukesh emerged as the best Indian with a joint eighth finish as the tournament concluded Wijk Aan Zee on Monday.
Tejaswin Shankar pulled off a big upset, outclassing Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen to win the men's high jump title at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational 2026 athletics meet.
Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the Indian Wells tournament, where the World No. 1 will return to action from an extended break after losing the Australian Open final in January.
Yuki Bhambri and Dhakshineswar Suresh prevailed in a marathon doubles rubber, outlasting David Pel and Sander Arends 7-6 (0), 3-6, 7-6 (1) as India edged ahead 2-1 in their Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 tie against the Netherlands, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.
India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday for what could turn into a decider for a semi-final spot, albeit with net run-rate a factor as well.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma described the 2007 T20 World Cup games as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against Pakistan.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh bounces back with a win against Fedoseev
IDF international spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani said the Israeli military targeted several Hezbollah positions, including command and control centres, launch sites and senior operatives.
Temba Bavuma discusses the no-handshake policy in India-Pakistan cricket, South Africa's T20 World Cup chances, and Indian batters' struggles against spin.
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a victory against Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.
Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.
India are looking to create history, as they aim to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup, while England will be aiming to reclaim the title they last won four years ago.
Aiden Markram discusses his strategy for separating his captaincy duties from his batting in T20Is, which has led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup. He emphasises focusing on his role as a batter to contribute to the team's success.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir faces trolling after his prediction that India wouldn't reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals proved wrong, despite his concerns about a controversial dismissal and India's overall performance.
Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal
Mumbai Indians will inch closer to play-offs if they beat Gujarat Giants in their final league game of WPL 2026.
Dev Ruparelia and Nishchal Chand secured victories in the men's singles category at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2026, while Shaina Manimuthu advanced in the women's singles.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a win against Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Agha citing batting failures and dew as contributing factors. Sahibzada Farhan's century was not enough to secure a semifinal spot as New Zealand qualified on net run rate.
Whenever he has played a match-winning knock, the pride in Malayalees travels faster than the fastest delivery in world cricket.
India's Arshdeep Singh discusses learning from senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, focusing on adaptability and staying ahead of batters in the T20 World Cup.
England's captain, Harry Brook, emphasises the importance of unity, belief, and composure under pressure as the team prepares for their T20 World Cup semifinal clash against India.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against real-money online gaming app WinZO and its promoters, alleging the company used bots and AI to manipulate game algorithms, leading to significant financial losses for users.
Pakistan's cricket fraternity expresses disappointment over the national team's performance in the T20 World Cup, with former players calling for radical decisions and criticizing player selection and performance.
Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.
For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.
Suryakumar Yadav heaped such heartfelt praise on Sanju Samson after India's dramatic win that the wicketkeeper-batter jokingly had to ask his captain to stop or risk making him emotional.
Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana scored 479.6 -- a new World and Asian junior record -- but Uzbekistan clinched gold with a world-record 481.3 at in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship.
Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy on the first innings lead after drawing the final against Karnataka.
Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 89 powered India to 253/7 before they survived Jacob Bethell's stunning century to beat England by seven runs and enter the T20 World Cup final.
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