As controversy surrounding officiating at the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to gather pace following Argentina's contentious Round of 16 win over Egypt, FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has firmly rejected suggestions of outside influence, stating that "not even the FIFA president (Gianni Infantino)" can interfere with refereeing decisions.
India left-arm spinner Sai Kishore will return to county cricket after signing with Gloucestershire for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship season.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pulled up the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the way Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement was released during the third Test against New Zealand, saying it breached the governing body's Player and Match Officials' Area (PMOA) regulations.
India's economic growth is projected at a moderate 6.6 per cent in FY2026-27, down from the 6.9 per cent forecast in April, as higher crude oil and transportation costs dampen consumer spending and private demand, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in the July edition of its Asian Development Outlook.
Goa is set to host the seventh season of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), with India's top paddlers and several international stars ready to battle for the title at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium from Thursday.
India batter Veda Krishnamurthy on Friday announced her retirement from all forms of cricket through her social media accounts. The right-handed middle-order batter, known for her grit and consistency, bid farewell to the game with an emotional note reflecting on her journey from a small town to representing India on the global stage.
Anshul Kamboj capped off a memorable day on his first outing as an India bowler by getting rid of the dangerous Ben Duckett, six shy of a hundred on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Thursday. Kamboj, who was drafted in as a last-minute replacement for injured Akash Deep for the potentially series-deciding Test, however, had to sweat hard for his maiden Test wicket.
Gill and Crawley were involved in a heated debate as India tried to cramp as many overs as possible in a seven-minute window towards the end of Day 3 in the third Test at Lord’s, which the visitors eventually lost by 22 runs.
While Thakur missed the next two Tests at Edgbaston and Lord’s, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s injury opened the doors for his inclusion in the ongoing fourth Test at Manchester.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old arrives after an impressive spell in La Liga, where he became a mainstay of Valencia’s backline.
