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.
The demand has surged in the early stages, with the current ticketing phase for the FIFA World Cup 2026 heavily oversubscribed, underlining the tournament’s massive global appeal.
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said every innings in cricket begins from scratch and past performances do not guarantee future success, stressing the need for a balanced mindset across formats.
The victory propelled the Sunrisers to the top of the Betway SA20 table with 10 points, while the Capitals remain winless after two matches.
Takale made his debut at the Dakar in 2025, becoming the first Indian to compete and finish in the Car category, where he was placed 18th overall and 10th in his class, in the Dakar Classic category, a regularity event for historic vehicles.
Neeru held her nerve in a closely contested final, finishing with 41 hits to edge past Delhi’s Kirti Gupta, who took the silver medal with 40.
