Ashok Sharma has replaced injured pacer Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Yudhvir will undergo rehabilitation for a right rotator cuff injury.
Iranian supporters displayed the pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flag inside SoFi Stadium during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand despite FIFA's ban on political symbols.
Iran came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener, with Ramin Rezaeian earning Player of the Match honours.
Neymar is unlikely to feature in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C match against Haiti after a fresh evaluation of his Grade 2 calf strain, reports say.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning Asian Championships gold medallist Preeti Pawar will spearhead India’s 12-member challenge at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia from June 17-21, as the country continues its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes England batter Joe Root is en route to overtaking his run tally in Test cricket on Day 3 of the Manchester Test. Root, who completed his half-century early on Day 3 against India, is within touching distance of Ponting’s tally in the all-time men’s Test cricket run charts.
Third-seeded Yamaguchi, a two-time world champion, defeated the 17-year-old Indian 21-16, 21-12 in just 33 minutes to book her place in the semifinals.
Being a part of Pro Kabaddi League had always been on his bucket list and this bucket was finally ticked when he was picked up by Puneri Paltan as an injury replacement during Season 9.
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.
