India look to build momentum with win over SA as crucial phase begins
India look to build momentum with win over SA as crucial phase begins
Speculations and debates have sparked over social media since last week, after chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the management's decision to hand over the ODI captaincy from Rohit to Shubman Gill. The recent shift in the hierarchy has raised questions about whether Virat and Rohit remain a part of India's plans for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with football fans in Mumbai and expressed his delight at the way their national sport brings communities together, outlining the impact of the Premier League's training programme on the development of the sport in India.
Richards refrained from commenting on the possibility of Rohit and Virat's presence in the 2027 World Cup but didn't shy away from expressing his admiration for Gill and Virat
After a washout on Tuesday, the Archery Premier League (APL) saw the teams playing two matches each in two sessions on Wednesday at the Yamuna Sports Complex here in the national capital, at the end of which the unbeaten Rajputana Royals had taken their winning streak to seven, while the Kakatiya Knights succumbed to their sixth defeat.
Aditya Shinde was in form yet again as Puneri Paltan brushed aside a resilient U Mumba 37-27 at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night. It was a strong performance from the season 10 champions, who were losing at the start before the raider came off his own to secure the win.
Ahead of the second Test against the West Indies at Arun Jaitely Stadium from Friday, Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated that the side is fortunate to have players like Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel - cricketers capable of adapting across batting positions from No. 5 to No. 8.
India warmed up for the quarterfinals of the Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025 for the Suhandinata Cup with yet another confident display to beat the UAE in straight sets, while the USA upset France, and Japan got the better of top seeds Thailand to top their respective groups at the National Centre of Excellence here on Wednesday.
Richie was speaking in New Delhi on the sidelines of a Golf Day for Cricket West Indies, powered by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).
Telugu Titans rounded off their Chennai leg with a comprehensive 46-29 victory, handing the Haryana Steelers a seventeen-point loss at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.
An outstandanding display of batting by Beth Mooney and Alana King in the first innings followed by three-wicket haul in the second innings guided the defending champions Australia to a comfortable 107-run victory over Pakistan in the ninth game of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday.
The offers, nearly 6 times more than what top Australian players earn under their board's central contracts, were made earlier this year
Top stars of the Indian men's team and support staff arrived at head coach Gautam Gambhir's residence here in the national capital on Wednesday for a special dinner ahead of the second Test against the West Indies.
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate assured that misfiring number three batter Sai Sudharsan isn't living in a delusion about his spot in the team, despite his tumultuous start to his Test journey. As Sudharsan is toiling for runs, Doeschate urged the young southpaw to believe in himself while declaring that he has the management's support.
But those numbers alone cannot capture the emotions that filled the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, nor the significance of the moment for his coach and teammate, Joginder Narwal.
Kavin Samaar Quintal, 19-year-old ace from Chennai and member of the EasyRace team, made history as the first Indian to finish inside the top four at Spain's prestigious Copa de Espana de Velocidad Superbike round at the legendary 4.4km Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto.
Indian para-athlete Ekta Bhyan shared insights on her performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, saying that she was not entirely satisfied with her performance, as she did not reach at her personal best of 21.66 meters.
Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has classified Ravindra Jadeja as India's 'greatest all-rounder' before the legendary World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, and far ahead of modern-day established mainstays Ben Stokes and Shakib Al Hasan.
Organised by TCM Sports, CWI's long-term strategic partner, the event marked a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game - the ones who helped shape the game. Their presence symbolised the enduring legacy and global appeal of Caribbean cricket, underscoring CWI's commitment to celebrating its heritage while charting a bold, forward-looking vision for the sport. The event was also graced by CWI CEO Chris Dehring and CCO Rupert Hunter, who joined distinguished guests for a day of camaraderie, conversation, and collaboration at the Qutub Golf Course in New Delhi, as per a press release from CWI.
A wicket fell every 4.5 overs as India U-19 ran rampant against Australia U-19 to script the shortest ever Youth Test of all time with a 7-wicket win and sweep the series away by 2-0 in Mackay on Wednesday.
Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) successfully defended the SNBP All India Hockey Tournament Under 16 Boys title with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Odisha Naval Tata Grassroots Academy in the finals of the ninth edition, which was played at Balewadi Mahalunge in Pune.
Stylish wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson gave a positive spin to India being denied the opportunity to lift the Asia Cup trophy after Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi left with the prized accolade.
India will play a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I affair Down Under
The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon (AAM), one of the city's most celebrated annual sporting events, today announced a special collaboration with award-winning designer Aaquib Wani for its ninth edition, scheduled for November 30.
Ahead of the second Test against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium starting from Friday, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has opened up about the long-standing financial challenges facing the team, admitting that the lack of funds continues to affect operations and player morale.
India cruised to an impressive innings-and-140-run victory inside three days at Narendra Modi Stadium to give their ICC World Test Championship campaign a massive boost, and it was a host of their experienced stars that led the way during the triumph.
Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife conservation by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.
Renowned Indian wrestler and Fit India Icon Sangram Singh is set to make his European MMA debut at the Levels Fight League (LFL) in Amsterdam on November 2.
Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal have once again proved that their off-field chemistry is just as strong as their on-field performances, according to a press release from Shikhar Dhawan's media team.
The second Test of the series will start from Friday onwards, with India already 1-0 up in the series.