Nandni Sharma opens up on early struggles, credits WPL for her rise
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper and former captain Savita Punia was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, adding another prestigious honour to her illustrious sporting career.
Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat credit the franchise-based competition's unique format for improving their performances on the international stage ahead of Season 2 in Hyderabad.
India made an impressive showing in the men’s and women’s quarterfinals of the Indian Open squash championships on Friday, with multiple Indian players delivering dominant performances to secure semifinal berths.
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season fast approaching, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh expressed confidence and excitement about the campaign ahead during the franchise’s new jersey unveiling event in Mohali on Friday.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the fitness assessments are scheduled to take place early next week in Colombo, and only players who meet the required standards will receive clearance to participate in the tournament.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has urged young athletes to prioritise patience and mental strength, stressing that success in modern sport requires discipline of the mind as much as physical ability.
The Indian women's team will tour South Africa in December for a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29 cycle that will determine qualification for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029.
