Nearly a year after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepped away from Test cricket, questions over how and why they retired continue to linger. Many fans still believe the decision may not have been entirely theirs, pointing to possible pressure from the selectors or the team management.
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.
Konstas, 20, misses out after a poor tour with the bat in the West Indies, while Weatherald has been included after topping the Sheffield Shield runs list
Adani Enterprises' subsidiary Kutch Copper (KCL) and Australian Securities Exchange-listed Caravel Minerals on Thursday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on the Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia's Murchison region, for an undisclosed amount, according to a joint statement.
President Trump asserts the US military has decimated Iran's forces and no longer requires assistance from NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier requests for support.
The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India's seven-wicket defeat against Australia.
Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth made the cut at the Women's Australian Open, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs missed out. Celine Herbin leads the tournament.
Matt Renshaw refuses to blame Colombo pitch after Australia's 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, admitting the team "weren't good enough" in the chase.
All-rounder Cameron Green will miss the three-match ODI series against India due to side soreness.
The Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the Formula One 2026 calendar are likely to be cancelled due to escalating Middle East tensions, with a final decision expected soon.
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.
'A couple of weeks ago, did he think he was a chance (to play in Perth)? Potentially not, he was a little bit sore. Then you flip it forward two weeks and there's a lot more positivity. We've still got a little bit to go.'
India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.
Virat Kohli has returned to India, ready to rejoin the national squad ahead of the ODI series in Australia.
Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.
Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I
India's merchandise exports to the US contracted 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in January due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Exports contracted in September, October and December last year also. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November.
Aryan Sharma, a 17-year-old inspired by Virat Kohli, saw his 2018 message to the Indian batting great to 'watch him play for Australia in 2025' come to life.
Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.
A recent study reveals significant growth in women's cricket participation across India, highlighting increased interest, career aspirations, and the sport's rising popularity.
Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODI cricket after a 15-year career, finishing with a record 125 wickets for the national team.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.
Oman captain Jatinder Singh says lack of support from Full Member nations hurt preparations after winless T20 World Cup campaign.
'Why did I give him out? Was he out and so on? But then in life, mistakes happen. I have accepted that it was a mistake, and life goes on.'
All-rounder Max Maxwell, who has been sidelined by a wrist injury, will come in for the last three games, while Test certainty Josh Hazlewood will skip the last three games.
Youth ODIs: Vedant, Rahul shine as India make clean sweep of series vs Australia
India's hopes for a comeback in the FIH Men's Pro League were thwarted by a 2-0 defeat to Spain, marking a continuation of their struggling form. Goals from Ignacio Abajo and Ignacio Cobos secured the victory for Spain, who displayed both clinical finishing and strong defense.
Michael Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008.
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side's exit from the T20 World Cup following a sevenrun defeat to India in the semi-finals.
The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.
Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor started well at the Women's Australian Open, while other Indian golfers struggled in the first round.
The Indian ODI squad will depart for Australia in two separate batches on October 15 from the national capital with logistics and ticket availability determining the final travel schedule.
Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.
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.'
India may adopt a "calibrated" and a "step-by-step" approach to easing norms on investments originating from China, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He was in a conversation with A K Bhattacharya on Day 1 of Business Standard's two-day annual event, Manthan 2026. The minister said foreign direct investment (FDI) from China was certainly not "banned", but it goes through an approval process. "The government's approach at the moment is to accelerate the approval process."
Rohit spent nearly a week at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru last month
One flyer read: 'More Indians in 5 years, than Greeks and Italians in 100', adding, 'This isn't a slight cultural change, it's a replacement plain and simple'.
Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.
Researchers have discovered a new chemical reaction that spontaneously makes and breaks a sulphur-sulphur bond at room temperature, offering potential applications in drug development, protein science, biotechnology, and chemical and material science.
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