Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, emphasises the importance of finding the right team combinations as their biggest challenge ahead of IPL 2026, despite a revamped squad with new players.
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.
Odisha vigilance officers arrested the parents of a previously arrested banker, along with another individual, for allegedly embezzling Rs 5.56 crore in government funds in the Jajpur district. The accused are Pradip Kumar Mohanty, his wife Gitarani Mohanty, and Bishnu Prasad Dash. The funds were fraudulently diverted over six years.
Five-time Indian National Rally champion Hari Singh remains missing after a speedboat crash in the Maldives. Industrialist Gautam Singhania was among those on board.
Rudrankksh Patil secured a gold medal at the Asian Championship, with Arjun Babuta taking silver, highlighting India's strong performance in the men's 10m air rifle event. India also secured the team gold.
Riyan Parag says Sanju Samson is irreplaceable as Rajasthan Royals reshape squad with Jadeja and Curran ahead of IPL 2026.
The Mumbai Press Club received a threatening email claiming gas bombs were planted on the premises, prompting a thorough search by security agencies. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders on Thursday unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, California, which is set to serve as their base for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket in the United States.
Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda who were allegedly planning a robbery and were found in possession of illegal weapons.
Sanju Samson finally breaks his silence on leaving Rajasthan Royals as he prepares for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 and the chance to learn from MS Dhoni.
A medical team examined jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, following an Islamabad High Court order. Khan is suffering from central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).
India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike bowler, stresses collective pressure ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs South Africa.
Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.
India has been awarded the rights to host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar in 2028, marking a significant moment for Indian athletics.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams discover their opponents for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28, preceding their tour of England. The matches will be held in Belfast, marking India's return to the city since 2007.
A veterinarian at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, India, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus while providing medical care.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.
A young boy was killed and his father injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.
Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening massive retaliation if it attacks Qatar again, following reports of an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and an attack on Qatar's LNG facilities.
Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expresses his support for Manpreet Singh potentially breaking his record for international caps, highlighting the positive trajectory of Indian hockey.
Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I
Team India Men's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of leading the team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make its return to the Games.
From 20 hours of non-stop celebrations to a 12-day wedding event in Ahmedabad featuring over 300 artistes, Devanshi Patel of Shreem Events tells us how she has handled challenging wedding demands.
Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has appointed Australian Colin Batch as the new head coach of the national side ahead of this year's FIH men's World Cup.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and ICC tournament winner, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, paving the way for a potential coaching role.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy says no team can win the T20 World Cup without beating hosts India, calling them favourites and the biggest hurdle to the title.
Somaiya Vidyavihar University emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the AIU All India Inter-University Squash Tournament, held at their sports academy. The tournament saw participation from 76 teams across 36 universities in India.
A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has said former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are not serious contenders for the IPL title this season, despite having an ultra-aggressive batting lineup.
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting supports Marco Jansen's late arrival for the IPL, acknowledging logistical challenges faced by South African players after the T20 World Cup.
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delight fans by sharing vibrant photos from their Haldi ceremony, offering an intimate look into their wedding celebrations in Udaipur.
Three gangsters were arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, after a brief gunfight with police. Two of the gangsters sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter. The arrested individuals are reportedly associated with the Prince Khan gang and were wanted in connection with firing incidents in Dhanbad and Ranchi.
A man was killed and three others injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a man in Sant Kabir Nagar for his alleged involvement in a gang manufacturing forged Aadhaar cards. The arrest is linked to a larger investigation into a fake Aadhaar card racket uncovered in Lucknow.
Two brothers died after being attacked with sharp weapons during a dispute between two groups in Meharmati Ganeshpura village, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.
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.
'Whether it is an Indian entity or an overseas subsidiary of the entity that is making the payment, if the owner is Indian, then he or she is contributing to the Indian casualties.'
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