In the lead-up to the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket pundits identified Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as the key to India’s hopes of winning a second successive ICC title within six months.
Indian hockey star Manpreet Singh has equalled Dilip Tirkey's long-standing record of 412 international appearances and is set to become the most-capped player in the history of Indian men's hockey.
Gill, Kishan, Rohit and Iyer reached major landmarks as India posted 402 against Afghanistan. Here are five key records and milestones from the second ODI in Lucknow.
Captain Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra struck half-centuries before Nishant Sindhu claimed 4-31 as India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs to qualify for the 50-over tri-series final in Dambulla.
Opener Devon Conway has returned to New Zealand Cricket's central contracts list for the 2026-27 season, while fast bowler Blair Tickner has also earned a recall. The duo replace Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas in the 20-member contracted players' list announced by NZC.
South African batting legend AB de Villiers has underlined the enduring influence of talisman Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, describing him as the driving force behind the defending champions’ identity and success, both on and off the field.
Despite being placed in a tricky Pool D alongside England, China and South Africa for the FIH Hockey women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, India chief coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed confidence that his side is prepared for the tough challenge ahead and capable of executing their style of play consistently.
The men’s team, which scripted history by winning the 2022 Thomas Cup, will back themselves to progress to the knockout stage from a group that also features Pan Am champions Canada and Oceania champions Australia.
Smriti Mandhana capped off a stellar season by being named Best International Cricketer (Women) at the BCCI Naman Awards, reflecting on a year marked by both personal milestones and India’s triumph on the global stage.
Shubman Gill capped off a stellar 2025 season by clinching the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards, but the India Test captain has already shifted his focus towards guiding the team to the ICC World Test Championship Final.
