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.
Jugraj Singh marked his 100th international appearance with a goal, but Germany scored twice in the closing minutes to hand India a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in the FIH Pro League in Rotterdam.
The BCCI has revised India A women’s squads for the England tour after Prema Rawat’s promotion to the senior T20 World Cup squad. Niki Prasad joins the T20 side, while Minnu Mani has been added to the One-Day squad.
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty helped South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Czechia in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their knockout hopes alive after Michal Sadilek's early opener.
Switzerland scored four goals after the 74th minute to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, setting a FIFA World Cup record and moving top of Group B.
Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board’s (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th elite men’s national boxing championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit’s bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament being held at Bareilly.
Ending all speculations on Mohammed Shami’s return to international cricket, the star pacer will finally be back in India colours during the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22 at his home ground — Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Following in the footsteps of Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh, World Championship bronze medallist boxer Nishant Dev has switched to professional boxing, bidding adieu to his amateur career, during which he featured in last year’s Paris Olympics.
Continuing their stellar campaigns, Shiva Thapa and Sachin Siwach registered stunning victories on Day 4 to enter the quarterfinals of the 8th Elite men’s national boxing championship, currently underway at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
The series loss against Australia also ended India’s hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championships final, scheduled at the Lord’s in June, this year.
