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.
Placed in Group C, India will begin their campaign against Vietnam on March 4 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium at 16:30 IST, followed by a meeting against Japan on March 7 at the same time and venue.
In addition, the BCCI has also committed to providing accommodation for home and visiting sides during bilateral series hosted in India.
Both teams enter the Super 8 stage after finishing second in their respective groups, with identical records of three wins and one loss, setting up a crucial encounter in Group B alongside England and Sri Lanka.
The Hobart leg presents an important opportunity for the team to reassess combinations and fine-tune its structure as it builds towards the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games.
Those links have triggered concerns about whether Pakistani players could face an unofficial “shadow ban” similar to their continued absence from the cash-rich IPL.
