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.
Security arrangements have been strengthened at the Eden Gardens stadium and across Kolkata ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa, following the fatal car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday.
Patanjali Yogpeeth’s General Secretary Acharya Balkrishna interacted with the players and praised their enthusiasm. He said, “The energy and commitment these children have shown are proof that they will make the nation proud on international platforms in the future.”
Top Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy will lead the Indian challenge in the men's singles category, with youngsters Ayush Shetty and M. Tharun fighting for ranking points in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 starting in Kumamoto, Japan, on Tuesday
“Shree Charani and Kranti Goud are perfect examples of WPL’s success. We identified them during the February tournament, and by May they were playing international cricket. This shows how WPL accelerates player development.
“When I joined the team ahead of the semi-final, I was determined to contribute to the World Cup win,” Shafali told reporters during a felicitation ceremony in her hometown Rohtak.
