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.
Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah were defeated in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.
Ridhima Dilawari overcame a difficult start to win the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour, marking her third victory in the last five events.
Smriti Mandhana's growing influence goes beyond cricket as the India star features in a Class 5 textbook, inspiring young students while continuing to shine globally with major titles and awards.
The 2026 Hero Indian Open in Gurugram will feature PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia and a record prize purse of USD 2.55 million.
Imran Khan and Vishal Gehani secured victories in their respective matches at the CCI Snooker Classic, showcasing strong performances and strategic gameplay.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup but that he believed it was not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety."
India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav discusses his decision to include Ishan Kishan in the team based on gut feeling along with Sanju Samson's impact with the bat.
Monank Patel to lead as USA announce squad for T20 World Cup
Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.
Indian badminton players Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun advanced in men's doubles, while Aakarshi Kashyap qualified for the women's singles main draw at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers and express gratitude after India's T20 World Cup victory.
Officials of the Goa Cricket Association met India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi.
Jasprit Bumrah led India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup final, defeating New Zealand with a stellar performance. The win was made even more special as Bumrah celebrated with his family, including his son Angad, on the field.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has urged Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan to remove Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the team.
The Asian Football Confederation said on Monday it has not received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw its national football team from the FIFA World Cup.
Alyssa Healy concluded her international cricket career with a Test victory over India, advocating for the expansion of women's Test cricket.
A pay dispute hit Pakistan hockey as some senior players threatened to boycott the men's FIH Pro League second phase in February.
Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.
The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.
Bengaluru FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the league leaders.
Lakshya Sen defeated China's Li Shi Feng to reach the semifinals of the All England Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.
Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar won two gold medals in the SH6 category at the 7th Senior National Para Badminton Championship.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Allrounder Liam Livingstone said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year and that the current regime does not care about players outside the core group.
Bologna advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals after a thrilling 4-3 win against AS Roma.
The Indian women's national football team has lodged a formal complaint with the AIFF regarding ill-fitting kits received just before their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup match in Australia, citing a lack of professionalism and disruption to their preparations.
Central Stags bowler Brett Randell achieved a historic feat by taking five wickets in five balls during a Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts, becoming the first player to do so in first-class cricket.
AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the squad depth to support Virat Kohli and defend their IPL title, while Anil Kumble anticipates Kohli adding new shots to his repertoire.
Ashutosh Sharma discusses his preparation for the upcoming IPL season, his role as a finisher for Delhi Capitals, and his approach to handling pressure.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.
Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.
S&P Global Ratings warns that Indian oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL may face reduced profit margins due to rising crude oil prices and government pressure to maintain stable retail prices.
Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes... Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.'
Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as India seamer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a back injury, adding to their growing list of injured fast bowlers.
Australian Philip Sekulic defeated India's Karan Singh in straight sets to win the men's singles title in the Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata.
Ishan Kishan is reportedly the leading candidate to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 if regular skipper Pat Cummins fails to recover from a lumbar stress injury.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant credits the addition of Bharat Arun to the coaching staff for strengthening the team's bowling department ahead of IPL 2026.
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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