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.
Jemimah Rodrigues continued her superb form from the Women's ODI World Cup as she slammed an unbeaten half-century to help India capitalise on a good bowling performance to beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first match of the five-match women's T20I series in Visakhapatnam.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur cited the expected dew later in the evening as the primary reason behind the decision, backing her bowlers to exploit early conditions before the surface becomes easier for batting.
The anniversary celebrations in Puducherry transformed the Rock Beach into a vibrant fitness festival, with more than 1,500 cyclists, including school students, NaMo Cycling Club members and university youth, participating in the ride.
Across disciplines, Indian athletes not only delivered memorable victories but also sparked national conversations, reshaped expectations, and signalled a shift in the country’s sporting identity.
India, chasing a massive 348, collapsed under pressure and was bowled out for just 156, falling short of a record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup title.
