The AIFF defends its preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup despite India's group-stage exit, citing extensive overseas exposure and matches. An inquiry has been ordered into a kit controversy.
The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in Kolkata due to international airspace restrictions following the T20 World Cup, while South African players also face travel disruptions.
Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised South Africa's composure under pressure following their victory over India in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the match-winning contributions of David Miller and Dewald Brevis.
Shivam Dube: 'I worked really hard, but there is something called support that is given by Surya and Gautam. They have given me a free hand. So I go and hit because they trust me a lot.'
Axar Patel acknowledges added pressure in India-Pakistan clashes but says the team blocks out rivalry talk. He also hails Ishan Kishan's match-winning 77 in the T20 World Cup win.
I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash
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.
Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.
Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.
Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.
Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.
England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.
The Indian's path had been clouded earlier by visa uncertainty. His initial application to enter China was rejected, prompting Nagal to publicly appeal to Chinese officials.
Italy coach John Davison hopes his team's maiden T20 World Cup win will grab front-page headlines back home and boost cricket's growth in the country.
For weeks, the war skirted the edge of catastrophe without tipping over. Missiles flew, there was much destruction, commanders were assassinated, cities across the Gulf and even in Israel struggled to absorb the shock. But one line held: Energy infrastructure, the arteries of the global economy, remained largely untouched. That is no longer true. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.
Unnati Hooda's run at the French Open Super 750 came to an end when she was overpowered by world number two Wang Zhiyi in the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles.
'With the ease and the calmness that he batted, it gave us a lot of confidence that now, probably, we are on the right track.'
Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.
Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent said officers asked the boy to knock on his home's door to check if others were inside, a move she criticised as 'using a child as bait'.
Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'
Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy on the first innings lead after drawing the final against Karnataka.
Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after defeating Karnataka in the final, marking a historic moment for cricket in the Union Territory.
For Gautam Gambhir, the essence of team sport is acknowledgement of every contribution big or small, which according to him was missing in Indian cricket for long.
Jofra Archer and Will Jacks tore through Sri Lanka's batting line-up after Phil Salt's 40-ball 62 to power England to a thumping 51-run win in an eventful Super 8s match of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Trump also asserted that US forces had struck hundreds of targets across Iran, including facilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and air defence systems.
The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed in a US police crash, faces another tragedy as her father dies just before a USD 29 million compensation deal is announced.
India's Keerthana Pandian stormed into the women's semi-finals of the Asian Snooker Championships with a comfortable victory over Hong Kong's Chu Pui Ying in Doha on Thursday.
FC Barcelona hammered Newcastle United F.C. 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Liverpool F.C., Bayern Munich and Atltico Madrid also advanced.
USA spinner Harmeet Singh compared Suryakumar Yadav's calm under pressure to Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Indian captain's match-winning 84 in the T20 World Cup opener.
Kudos to the makers for attempting to create a meaningful series, Bandwaale, that blends the beauty of music to inspire you to look within, and find your voice, raves Divya Nair.
'I've seen around 100 games and I've seen how the greatest people have finished the games and how do they change their game according to the game.'
Marcus Stoinis calls Yuvraj Singh a mentor and praises his elegance and power, while Australia look to salvage pride after crashing out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
Having finished as the second-highest run-getter in 2025 among top nations, Abhishek was touted to dominate the tournament but the law of averages seemed to be catching up with the World No. 1 T20 batter when he returned to the dugout with three ducks in as many matches.
Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.
World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by David Navara in the fourth round of the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest took the lead with his third victory.
