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Ravichandran Ashwin has fiercely criticized national selectors over the ongoing selection uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, demanding transparent communication regarding their roles ahead of the 2027 FIFA ODI World Cup

Ayhika Mukherjee handed Sofia Polcanova her first defeat of UTT Season 7 as HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades beat Ahmedabad APL Pipers 9-6 in Goa. The crucial victory propels Kolkata further into the tournament's playoff contention

India U19 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad called the senior women's team's historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's a massive inspiration for young cricketers, praising the BCCI’s renewed emphasis on domestic red-ball preparation

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of Sunday's series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's due to a hamstring strain. His absence leaves India thin on all-round options, with Kuldeep Yadav potentially replacing him

Former England coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of succeeding Brendon McCullum as the national Test coach, confirming he will remain with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit in The Hundred

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final in New York, legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn dismissed the Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal rivalry narrative, praised Spain's tactical departure from tiki-taka, and emphasized the value of mentality over purely defensive tactics

Samosa Smashers clinched the Fanna Babu Memorial WMNC Cricket League 4 title, defeating Allied Attackers by three runs in a thrilling six-over final at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. Burfi Blasters secured third place in the industry-led tournament

A growing rift and lack of communication between veteran batsman Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have exposed a fractured transition phase in Indian cricket as selectors begin planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup

Argentina's Consul General in Mumbai, Daniel Quer Confalonieri, expressed strong confidence in the national team ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. He praised Lionel Messi's humility and emphasized that Argentina's collective teamwork will be key to beating Spain

India head coach Manolo Márquez believes Spain's systemic continuity makes them favourites to beat Argentina in the World Cup final. Márquez praised Spain's developmental structure under Luis de la Fuente while marveling at the enduring brilliance of Lionel Messi

Pakistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has received a three-month suspension from the ICC for testing positive for cannabis during the T20 World Cup. His ban has been backdated to May 1 and subsequently reduced following his completed substance abuse rehabilitation program

Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open semifinals after local favorite Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury. Sindhu will next face Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei for a spot in her first final of the season

Joe Root hit a tactical, unbeaten 99 to guide England to a series-levelling four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. Root downplayed missing out on a century, emphasizing that the team's victory mattered far more

The Yoga Federation of India (YFI) will seek fresh recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and restoration of its Indian Olympic Association affiliation after the Delhi High Court ordered a fresh recognition process for the National Sports Federation for Yogasana.

Indian wrestler Hansika Lamba secured a silver medal in the women’s 55kg category at the Budapest Ranking Series. Freestyle wrestlers Vishal Kaliraman and Rajat Ruhal clinched bronze medals, taking India’s total medal tally at the tournament to five

India's men's doubles star Chirag Shetty says he and partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are focused on peaking for the BWF World Championships and the Asian Games. The duo will also look to defend their historic men's doubles gold at the 2026 Asian Games.

Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar has reflected on her family's sacrifices, including her father's decision to sell a property to support her career, as she prepares to represent India in the 10m air rifle event at the 2026 Asian Games

Hockey India has announced a 20-member Indian women's squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with Salima Tete named captain. The team enters the tournament after an unbeaten title-winning campaign at the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand

Fifteen-year-old national-level shooter Damayanti Sen, recently selected for national team trials, has been missing since Thursday afternoon. CCTV footage showed her at Howrah Station before she disappeared. Police have launched an investigation as frantic searches by her family continue.

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel hopes Rohit Sharma ends his ODI career with a century if Sunday's third ODI against England at Lord's turns out to be his last. Reports suggest selectors are set to move on from the veteran opener.

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles semifinals of the Japan Open Super 750 after Japan's Nozomi Okuhara withdrew before their quarterfinal. The former world champion will now face China's Chen Yufei for a place in the final.

Telangana Cricket Association General Secretary D Guruva Reddy has urged the Hyderabad Cricket Association to publish the audited accounts and financial records of the TG20 League, alleging non-compliance with constitutional transparency provisions and seeking disclosure of key administrative and commercial documents

The National Rifle Association of India has partnered with Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. to launch a dedicated self-booking travel platform for athletes, officials and members. The initiative offers corporate travel benefits and aims to simplify domestic travel for around 80,000 registered shooters