India eye clean sweep against Afghanistan in final ODI
India will look to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan when the two sides meet in the third and final match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
India will look to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan when the two sides meet in the third and final match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
England have named a 15-member squad featuring five potential Test debutants for the one-off women's Test against India at Lord’s, starting on July 10. The match will be a landmark occasion for women's cricket, becoming the first women's Test to be played at the historic venue.
India drag-flick specialist Deepika credited the specialised training camps organised for the national women's hockey team for helping players improve their skills and deliver strong performances at the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup in Auckland.
As many as 50 athletes from Rajasthan who won medals at the National Championship and the National Para Championship will be absorbed into state government service.
Iran will lodge an official complaint with FIFA over US travel restrictions during the 2026 World Cup, claiming the measures have disrupted the team's preparations ahead of their clash against Belgium.
Gujarat Giants' Australian skipper Ashleigh Gardner highlighted the importance of Indian players in the Women's Premier League (WPL) side, noting the contribution of the local players in her team's narrow four-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 4 at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday.
India pulled off a thrilling chase, reaching 301 in the second last over of the innings, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar putting up a decent partnership to seal the win by four wickets.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, who led a cycle rally in the national capital on Sunday, said a healthy body is the foundation of strong leadership.
In South Asia, cricket occupies a space that extends beyond sport. It reflects public sentiment, national confidence and the quality of regional relationships. For this reason, India’s current approach towards cricketing engagement with Bangladesh warrants closer consideration.
Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty reflected on team's execution, batting depth and positives despite opening defeat to Mumbai Indians by 50 runs, saying the 190 is a chasable score but the team "did not quite click with the bat."
