Bajaj’s team had earlier defeated the legendary Liverpool FC’s U15 squad by 6-0 earlier in April 2026 during the Round of 16 at the Mediterranean International Cup (MIC Cup) held in Spain.
With no fewer than 4,836 Test match runs from just 139 innings, Mendis holds the ability to attack single handedly and forge useful partnerships for his country when they are most needed.
A lot on this tour will come to rely on the emphatic talent of its wonderful batters, two of which are absolutely critical for this series, such as KL Rahul and Captain, Shubman Gill.
Before impressing in the TNPL, Deepesh Devendran starred for India U-19 with 14 wickets at the Asia Cup and a Youth Test five-for.
Rahane recalled that Dhoni’s hotel room was a hub for teammates, where players could walk in freely to chat, relax or spend time together.
R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 title with 23.5 points, finishing 1.5 points clear of Javokhir Sindarov after an impressive week in the Grand Chess Tour event.
Mitchell Marsh was named the 2026 ODI Player of the Year by Cricket Australia.
India started their only warm-up match ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, using the three-day fixture to assess combinations and adapt to local conditions.
The boxer added that Kohli’s backing gave her confidence to keep chasing success on the international stage despite the challenges that came her way.
London Spirit’s playoff hopes came to an end as Andy Flower’s side suffered a defeat to MI London in The Hundred 2026.
Sikandar Raza smashed 32 off just 16 balls to guide MI London to a four-wicket win over London Spirit, knocking Spirit out of The Hundred 2026 and lifting MI London to second in the table.
While Managing Director Rob Key earlier stated that giving Brook the captaincy of the format would risk overburdening him, now, selector Marcus North has also broken his silence and revealed the reason behind the selection and appointment.
Ronaldo is set to return to competitive action on Saturday 15 August when Al-Nassr open their Saudi Pro League title defence against Al-Fateh at Al-Awwal Park.
The veteran bowler also highlighted the personal bond with Kohli and revealed how the former skipper trusted his bowlers by giving them freedom to go with their own plans.
The brief message, which featured the initials “HP” alongside a purple heart emoji and C in the bracket, quickly ignited intense discussions among fans online.
Rather than try to control factors outside their power, like the toss, Gambhir told his players to be completely unbothered by the circumstances.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has made big claims about Indian batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad with respect to the forthcoming 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ajinkya Rahane recalled how Virat Kohli encouraged him to play fearlessly and explained why their batting partnership was so successful.
Sharma has broken a record which no legendary cricketer in India has been able to break and that is of scoring a century every year from the age of 30 to 39.
MOBA Legends: 5v5! at ENC 2026 will take place from November 23 to 29 and feature 32 teams.
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Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector has also come under scrutiny, while the BCCI is yet to hold its review meeting after India’s England tour.
After creating T20 history, Jos Buttler named Vaibhav Suryavanshi to break his record in the future.
Marsh will join the likes of Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann and captain Tristan Stubbs in a powerful batting line-up, set to enthral the loyal St George’s Park crowd.
As Bumrah’s injury concern resurfaced a couple of weeks before the series, it has led to exposure of big cracks among players’ injury management at the Centre of Excellence.
The report further suggests that Gambhir has often attributed losses to the players, the Centre of Excellence (CoE), or even the members of the support staff.
Bhaker, who bagged two bronze medals for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently clinched a third-podium finish in the Women’s 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
Reddy, raised in Hyderabad, India, has also played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as has had a stint as a net bowler in the Indian Premier League for the SunRisers Hyderabad.
India’s boxers stole the show at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning a record 10 medals with seven gold and three silver to emerge as the country’s most successful sport in Glasgow.
While Cook believes that Root is a good choice for the captain, the brilliant and record breaking former left hander is also of the view that Root being entrusted with test leadership may not necessarily be a long term solution as far as England’s red ball leadership is concerned.
UEFA strongly opposed FIFA’s proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments.
The left arm orthodox spinner was neither seen in the contests in all of India’s UK TOUR nor was he taken to Zimbabwe for the T20Is that happened, which ultimately led to a great result for the visiting side under Iyer’s captaincy.
In Shashank Singh’s case the matter seems to be clearly a domestic team not coming in support of a notable talent but why that happened is something only time can reveal for at the moment there is not much clarity.
Ghosh brings with him ample experience for the role. He has earlier served as the Indian women’s team fielding coach for over two years.
India’s 10 boxing medals played a key role in the country’s fourth-place finish with seven of those medals being gold.
The map, printed on the board at Mister Singh’s India, had the entire North East region missing out as well as incorrect depiction of Jammu and Kashmir.
As Glasgow 2026 comes to a close, India prepares to take centre stage with the official handover to Ahmedabad as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Fresh off a standout World Cup campaign, Bellingham made his first public appearance at the tournament at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Amid reports linking Hardik Pandya with a possible Mumbai Indians exit ahead of IPL 2027, the franchise is said to be reviewing its squad after another disappointing season.
The primary leadership group for the zone is the pair of the dynamic young left-hander Tilak Varma as captain alongside seasoned Andhra batter Ricky Bhui as vice-captain.
The 27-year-old bowler also revealed the names he shares most memes with. He went on to say that players including Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan and Jitesh Sharma, and him have a group where they all keep exchanging memes with each other.
India heads into Day 11 after a historic boxing campaign that saw the contingent win seven gold medals and three silvers, marking the country’s best-ever performance in the sport at the Commonwealth Games.
Auqib Nabi is the front-runner to replace Bumrah in the squad as he trained with the team before the one-off Test against Afghanistan and toured Sri Lanka with the India A team last month.
Singh suffered a 5-0 unanimous decision loss to Australia’s Jye Dixon in the final at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is widely regarded as one of the IPL’s most successful coaches after his long association with Chennai Super Kings.
MS Dhoni is reportedly set for a new role with Chennai Super Kings after missing IPL 2026 due to injury, with a major restructuring underway at the franchise.
Favouring Anukul Roy, who Deep Das Gupta has said perhaps deserved the role, the right handed former batsman shared his statement with regard to Sooryavanshi.
Lamboria, who competes in the women’s 57 kg category, dethroned Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh by a unanimous decision on Saturday and gave India a top-podium finish at the marquee tournament.
England director of cricket Rob Key believes Ben Stokes could reverse his retirement decision and return to the side for next year’s Ashes.
In the final clash on Saturday, Pawar dominated all three rounds and secured unanimous scores in every round.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra added a silver medal to India’s tally in the men’s javelin throw, leading another memorable day for the Indian contingent in Glasgow.
Singh displayed remarkable defensive skills and denied his Aussie counterpart any scoring opportunities.
Dey’s medal takes India’s Gold Medal tally to four in the ongoing edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Player feedback, visibility concerns and national pride were among the factors Hockey India cited in its official statement
A casual stroll through London turned into a memorable reunion for Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma. Their meeting also reflected the strong cricketing bond that has endured well beyond their time together in the Indian dressing room.
Franco Baresi’s passing marks the end of an era for AC Milan and Italian football. From leading Milan through its golden years to becoming a World Cup winner, his remarkable loyalty and unmatched defensive legacy will be remembered for generations.
Rohit Sharma’s emotional late-night message set the tone as the cricket fraternity saluted Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement. Pant, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina also shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating the former India captain’s remarkable legacy.
Notably, the upcoming edition of the contest is aligned with the vision of ‘Make the Circle Bigger’, and it plans to display the rich cultural diversity of Africa.
As the 38-year-old bid adieu to his glorious 20-year-long career, Kohli, his former teammate and captain of the Indian team shared a heartfelt message and labelled him as his favourite Test batting partner.
Hopes of an India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata have taken a fresh turn after a new report questioned the widely shared claims. While Brazil’s India visit remains under discussion, another South American side is now expected to be their likely opponent.
Rahane bid adieu to a glowing career that had long legs, nearly 8,000 runs (incl. Tests and ODIs), along with 15 tons and 50 fifties and patience and perseverance as its cornerstones.
India received encouraging fitness news before the Sri Lanka Tests as Jasprit Bumrah entered the final stage of rehabilitation and Shubman Gill made steady progress with his recovery. Sai Sudharsan is also closing in on a return, boosting India’s preparations for the crucial WTC assignment.
Not only fans, but Rahane’s former teammates including Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, and broadcasters including Harsha Bhogle took to social media to wish the batter for the next chapter of his life.
Fleming, who played 111 Test matches and 280 ODI games for the Black Caps, was earlier sacked as the coach of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL following a few poor seasons.
LeBron James made history off the court as his Philadelphia 76ers jersey became the fastest-selling team-switch jersey ever. The record-breaking demand pushed past Shohei Ohtani’s previous Fanatics milestone, highlighting the massive impact of James’ move to Philadelphia.
India’s campaign gathers pace on Day 8 as medal events and knockout contests dominate the schedule in Glasgow. From athletics and weightlifting to boxing and swimming, several Indian athletes have a chance to move closer to the podium.
From India’s badminton icons to England’s champion duos, these athlete couples created unforgettable Commonwealth Games moments. Their relationships, medal-winning performances and lasting legacies continue to define some of the biggest stories in CWG history.
After years of excelling in domestic cricket, Saransh Jain has finally earned his India Test call-up. The 33-year-old revealed how Harbhajan Singh’s guidance and Ravichandran Ashwin’s influence helped shape his red-ball journey.
We have seen how the game was fixed back in the 1990s. A period of time where Cricket was in it and was exceedingly popular, especially in Asia. We’ve seen how a member of world renowned celebrities and supporting icons with themselves, responsible for bringing a bad name to the game.
We have seen the two amazingly talent Cricketers squaring off against one other back in the 1990s, when both of them were at their prime, and in the very initial stages of their careers. This was during India’s tour of the West Indies and in particularly during a famous test match, which took place at Barbados in which India were 81 all out in pursuit of just 120.
Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, closing the chapter on a career defined by calm leadership and memorable overseas performances. His finest moment came as captain during India’s famous 2020-21 Test series triumph in Australia.
Playing for the famed London Spirit franchise in the 2026 edition of the men’s competition of The Hundred, Brevis signed with the team as an overseas player (reportedly for around £185,000) ahead of the season, marking his debut in the competition.
The opening fixture will see the home favorites, Rotterdam Dockers, clash with the Amsterdam Flames, setting an energetic tone for the rest of the competition.
In the women’s 63kg competition at the Commonwealth Games, the Manipur origin athlete could lift 93 kgs in snatch which put her in a good position before the second half.
Green pointed out that LeBron faced an impossible standard because his past championship runs with those franchises were already legendary.
Justin Greaves made history in Test cricket by becoming the player to bowl five consecutive wicket-maidens. He did this by bowling five overs in a row.
Doeschate was a two-time IPL winner with KKR as a player (2012 and 2014) and is returning to his winning franchise. He later served as the fielding coach from 2022 to 2024.
According to reports, Subhadeep Ghosh is slated to take over the fielding coach responsibilities. However, it is crucial to emphasize that the BCCI has not officially confirmed this appointment yet, meaning the change remains an unverified report at this stage.
He earned widespread praise for his innovative dressing room traditions. He famously popularized the “Best Fielder Medal” ceremony.
France have officially handed Zinedine Zidane the role he had long been linked with. After rewriting Real Madrid’s coaching history, the French legend now begins a new mission, leading Les Bleus into the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to win the Commonwealth Games women’s singles badminton gold, inspiring a new generation of shuttlers.
This next key assignment that sees our men’s cricket side visiting overseas shall include hopefully exciting and competitive 2 Test matches and this shall definitely form a key component of the World Test Championship’s current cycle.
The big impact of the belligerent left handed batter was not just the fact that this was his maiden outing in Team India jersey representing the country at the highest level but also the fact that in just 3 T20I outings and that too, for the first time ever, he was able to hit 2 half centuries.
And the news is that as far as the 2032 edition of the T20 Cricket World Cup is concerned, the competition will include 32 cricketing nations.
The event earned its famous nickname, the “Friendly Games”, due to an atmosphere focused on camaraderie rather than intense geopolitical rivalry.
From shooting’s unmatched medal haul to wrestling’s long-standing dominance, India’s biggest Commonwealth Games successes span multiple sports. Here’s a look at the five disciplines that have shaped the nation’s rich history at the Games.
Marcos Senesi’s partner, Kelci-Rose Bowers, revealed Lionel Messi’s surprise gifts to the Argentina squad through a post on social media.
Durant’s remarks were a direct jab at fans and critics who accused James of chasing money and glory in the form of the billion dollar contract at the 76ers instead of being loyal to his team, Los Angeles Lakers.
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff is on course for a unique sporting milestone as he closes in on his professional football debut with Mumbay FC. His potential Durand Cup appearance could also shine a spotlight on the club’s young talents in its maiden campaign.
In the recently concluded T20I series, which much to the Indian cricket fans’ liking, the visiting side won against Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma was missing out on runs. And that was sadly the case in each of the 3 T20 internationals that India played against- and at- Zimbabwe.
At 41, LeBron James is chasing another championship, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
First, Tongue cleaned up the dangerous opening batsman Will Smeed with a superb delivery. Without allowing the opposition any room to breathe, he immediately followed it up by bowling Rehan Ahmed for a golden duck.
In a recent X (formerly, Twitter) video shared by the Manchester Super Giants, the female cricketers, notably, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh were captured having a light-hearted moment as Smriti Mandhana was seen bowling to Richa Ghosh.
Stephen Curry remains committed to the Warriors, but the timing of his contract extension could shape the franchise’s next move.
Kylian Mbappé delivered a historic, record-breaking performance at the FIFA World Cup in 2026, winning the Golden Boot with 10 goals and becoming the tournament’s all-time leading goal-scorer with 22 career goals.
Along with serving as an executive producer, Ronaldo is also expected to appear in the series, marking his first credited role in a scripted production beyond advertising campaigns and video games.
While he stressed that he will always put the team first and support his teammates in every way possible, Samson said he no longer wants outside opinions or selection pressures to influence the way he bats.
India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav delivered a composed, record-breaking performance in the women’s 53 kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026. Her successful 88 kg snatch capped a flawless sequence of lifts and marked another major milestone in her rising international career.
RPSG Group has taken another major step in global cricket by investing in a world-class training centre at Old Trafford. The project will support its franchise teams while strengthening player development and cricket infrastructure for the future.
Mitchell Starc’s younger brother Brandon Starc features in this list of the most viral Commonwealth Games moments.