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.
India A were penalised 10 runs after Vipraj Nigam twice breached the protected area of the pitch during the tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A. The visitors later suffered a dramatic Super Over defeat in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka A defeated India A by seven runs in a tense Super Over after both teams finished tied on 265 in the 50-over tri-series match in Dambulla. The contest was marked by late drama, controversial decisions, and heated exchanges.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will begin his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League after recovering from a back injury. The two-time Olympic medallist returns to competition for the first time since the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has firmly dismissed any thoughts of retirement, declaring that he remains fully committed to playing every Test match available to him as he continues his recovery from a serious hamstring injury.
Frustrated with the delay in the announcement of the National Sports awards, Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has voiced strong criticism of the Sports Ministry, describing the situation as both “demotivating” and a “sign of disrespect” towards athletes and coaches.
England skipper Ben Stokes has made it clear that his working relationship with head coach Brendon McCullum remains firmly intact, even if the way they operate together continues to evolve following England’s difficult The Ashes tour of Australia.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on their explosive batting unit once again as they take on Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen their position and break away from the tightly packed mid-table in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
Miffed over Blessing Muzarabani’s decision to pull out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to take part in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday imposed a two-year ban on the Zimbabwe quick.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for injured Brydon Carse in IPL 2026, strengthening their bowling attack ahead of upcoming matches.
