England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.
New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England.
Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture.
Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.
Assistant coach Ian Bell acknowledges Delhi Capitals' inconsistency in IPL 2024, emphasising the need to capitalise on crucial moments and improve consistency in their remaining matches.
India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath passes away at 96
England edged India by just four runs in a nerve-wracking finish to storm into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Sunday night in Indore.
Ayush Shetty's silver medal at the Asia Championships has positioned him as a potential men's singles contender for India, boosting the nation's badminton prospects as they prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, and Hitaashee Bakshi of India experienced a difficult final round at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, causing them to fall in the leaderboard. Denmark's Smilla Tarning Soenderby won the tournament.
India's campaign was on the verge of derailment after losing back-to-back games to South Africa, Australia and England. Against England, India were cruising at 234 for 3 before failing to surpass a target of 289.
Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.
UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.
Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in 2026 at the Thyagraj Stadium, with players from more than 35 countries expected to participate, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday.
Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.
Casemiro backs Michael Carrick for the permanent Manchester United job after a strong run that lifted the club to third in the Premier League.
Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Lalit Modi suggests IPL franchises owning Test teams and four-day matches as ways to revive Test cricket, which he says is in decline globally.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.
At 21 years and 329 days, Jacob Bethell is the youngest man to captain England in international cricket.
Croatia and AC Milan's Luka Modric sustained the injury following a clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli during their Serie A match on Sunday.
An Indian doctoral student from Tamil Nadu, Q Manivannan, has sparked a debate on immigration and representation in UK politics after winning a local election in Scotland. Manivannan's victory has drawn criticism from anti-immigration voices, highlighting the rules that allow foreign nationals to contest elections in Scotland.
Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's performance against South Africa has come at the right time, allowing them to address shortcomings before the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan's newly-appointed hockey team head coach, Manzur ul Hassan, believes the nation erred by not participating in the FIH Pro League's inaugural edition in 2019, depriving players of crucial experience against top-tier opponents.
C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.
The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.
The extraordinary performance of 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked speculation about whether his talent is natural or aided by artificial intelligence.
Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.
'I'm worried. We're going to wander in and have a little game with the 'A' team. (It will be) 'Alright mate, how are you? Good on ya' and we're going to go and perform?'
India's 3x3 women's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, securing their spot through the Asia Oceania qualifiers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for injured Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026.
Back home after nearly a month on the road and with their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to stay alive in the IPL when they face a rampaging Gujarat Titans side chasing a top-two finish in Kolkata on Saturday.
England racked up an eighth successive victory against Wales with a 3-0 cruise in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday.
FIFA has approved a rule change allowing Afghan women footballers, many exiled since the Taliban's return, to play official international matches in FIFA competitions.
Martin Goodwill of England defeated reigning champion Sourav Kothari in the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani dominated his group. Several other Indian players also advanced to the knockout stage.
India's badminton team advances to the Thomas Cup semifinals after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, fuelled by standout performances from Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams' schedules for the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Belgium have been announced, with the men's team opening against Wales and the women's team against China.
Virat Kohli discusses his future in international cricket, including the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising the importance of feeling valued and adding value to the team environment.
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL season. Foster brings a wealth of experience from international and franchise cricket.
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