Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton reveals his long-standing dream of an African Grand Prix, now set for Rwanda in the early 2030s, is a significant motivator for him to extend his illustrious racing career.
11 South African players, including white-ball skipper Quinton de Kock, pacer Kagiso Rabada and former captain Faf du Plessis, are currently participating in the IPL for various teams.
Former US President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Norway and the Nobel Peace Prize committee for not awarding him the prize. Speaking at a rally on Friday, Trump asserted he deserved the award multiple times for his alleged role in settling conflicts and preventing a war between India and Pakistan, while criticising the actual recipient, Navi Pillay.
Travis Head launched a fiery defence of Australia's Test team, lambasting former players for unfair criticism while backing Nic Maddinson's recall and dismissing doubts over his opening role.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a Specialist Mentor for the England men's white-ball teams, aiming to bolster their preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday described BRICS as an important global forum, highlighting the grouping's growing demographic and economic weight and noting that its members account for around half of the world's population and 40 percent of global GDP.
South Africa will look to bounce after a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico in their opening FIFA World Cup match.
Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, and PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl express strong confidence in India's potential to become a global golf powerhouse within the next decade. Kant specifically predicts a woman golfer will achieve a breakthrough moment for the country. They highlight India's demographic advantage, rising youth participation, and the need for university-level talent development and private investment in infrastructure to achieve this goal.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has risen two places to eighth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings, while current skipper Smriti Mandhana has lost her top position to South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt.
Formula One will return to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda securing a 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s, promising tourism, investment and jobs.
The visitors discovered that some of the players' money and apparels were stolen from right under their nose in Colombo.\n
India's spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has indicated that Ravindra Jadeja's prospects for the 2027 ODI World Cup are strong, with his all-round skills being a crucial factor. The team is actively assessing various spin options, including Axar Patel, and using current series to experiment with combinations and fine-tune the squad for the upcoming showpiece event in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Contracted and domestic Indian players are not allowed to participate in any other T20 leagues except the IPL, and it remains a contentious issue.
Ravi Shastri lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a leading role in international diplomacy during the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Veteran spinner Imran Tahir, at 47, attributes his continued success and record-breaking five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League to the motivation provided by his son, who encourages him to play 'one more year'.
Defending champions India are set to face lower-ranked Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match of the Asian Games men's hockey competition.
Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma
Over 200 Indian peacekeepers, including women and staff officers, serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the prestigious UN medal for their exceptional service. India is a significant contributor to UN Peacekeeping, deploying over 4,200 personnel globally.
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya could trade her running shoes for soccer boots as early as next year after the 28-year-old signed for South African women's club JVW FC.
Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 World Cup squad, saying the veteran seamer's swing bowling could be crucial in South African conditions.
Brydon Carse has been charged over an alleged ECB conduct breach following a Derby nightclub incident, with the case referred to an independent panel amid heightened scrutiny of England players.
Indian golf veteran Jeev Milkha Singh secured a creditable tied 7th position at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship in Aberdeen, finishing two-under for the week. South African Darren Fichardt won the tournament, while another Indian golfer, Jyoti Randhawa, missed the cut.
England captain Joe Root has surpassed Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most half-centuries in Test cricket, achieving his 69th fifty during England's eight-wicket victory over Pakistan.
Ludhiana Lions' Krish Bhagat played an important Sher-E-Punjab T20 League match against Amritsar Soormas, dedicating a crucial wicket to his late grandfather, Chunni Lal Bhagat, a former Cabinet Minister. Krish shared how his grandfather's journey from Pakistan inspired him and spoke about his own early start in cricket, his family's support, and his focus on team goals in the league.
Test Twenty, cricket's new format, debuts in Colombo on November 14, with 160 young cricketers and boys' and girls' scores combining to decide one winner.
Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Bichu Devi Karibam and Pakistan striker Abdul Rehman have been honoured with the Poligras Magic Skill Awards for their outstanding performances at the recent FIH World Cup. The awards, decided by fan votes, recognised Devi's crucial save and Rehman's exceptional 3D skills.
India is reportedly exploring an ODI series in South Africa before the 2027 World Cup, a move initiated by the team management to gain crucial exposure to conditions and fine-tune preparations for the tournament.
Beijing published the world's first global framework for vocational standards. If India does not act swiftly, it will be compelled to certify its workers by someone else's rulebook, cautions Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.
Pranavi Urs carded a three-under 69 to secure a spot inside the top 10 after the opening round of the KPMG Women's Irish Open. While Urs showed strong form, fellow Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik struggled, both carding 74s and facing a battle to make the cut. South African Casandra Alexander leads the tournament with a stunning nine-under 63.
On the sixth day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, Kenya defeated Canada 49-20, and Bangladesh triumphed over Australia 69-30, boosting their semifinal chances. Sri Lanka's men also secured a semifinal spot by beating England 50-22 and will face India next. Other winners included Malaysia, Uganda (men and women), and Bangladesh (women), with notable performances from key players across various matches.
Defending champions India, currently unbeaten in the men's hockey Pool A at the Asian Games, are set to face hosts Japan in a crucial match. Both teams have won all their games, but India holds a superior goal difference. The winner of this match will secure the top spot in the pool and a direct semifinal berth, with India's forwards showing exceptional form.
Marizanne Kapp struck a scintillating 45-ball 81 as South Africa overwhelmed India by six wickets in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash, in Manchester, on Sunday.
Furosemide, a prohibited substance under the World Anti-Doping Agency Code was found in Hamza's sample
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the 2026 edition of The Hundred due to a knee injury sustained during the recent one-day international series against India.
World No 1 India may feel they have never had a better chance of winning their first ever Test series in South Africa.
David Bedingham said it is a dream to score a hundred in front of friends and family as he owes them a lot.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has declared himself 'absolutely ready' for a potential recall to the Indian team, including for the World Cup, following spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin's endorsement for his return.
Capping a prolonged power struggle within the country's ruling African National Congress, South African President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday night announced his resignation but denied the charge of interfering with justice in a corruption case to nail his challenger for the top post Jacob Zuma."Fellow South Africans, since the attainment of our freedom in 1994, we have acted consistently to respect and defend the independence of the judiciary," he said.
India, Germany, Qatar, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa, and South Korea are in preliminary talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with a shortlist expected by March next year.
Nelson Mandela's condition remained "serious but stable" as the former South African President continued to receive hospital treatment for a third day for a lung infection that has recurred, the government said on Monday.
