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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to herald a new era in international football as the competition expands from 32 to 48 teams for the first time

The ICC Board has approved several recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, including trialling the use of a pink ball in Test Matches, with prior agreement from both teams, to maximise play in case of anticipated bad light

Pandya gave a complete all-round performance, he scored 226 runs with the bat and picked 14 scalps in this season

Hyderabad’s Sahaja Yamalapalli finished runner-up at the ITF W35 Wichita tournament in Kansas, losing 4-6, 0-6 to USA’s Reese Brantmeier in the final. Earlier, Yamalapalli fought through a grueling three-set semifinal to book her place in the summit clash

RCB and Titans rule consistency chart; MI and LSG face complete overhauls after abysmal seasons

Kohli smashed a match-winning knock of 75(42)* which led RCB to their second IPL trophy

Kohli believes versatility is what separates good players from great ones

Former cricketer M.S.K. Prasad has highlighted the crucial role of coach Nagapuri Ramesh and grassroots support in para athlete Deepthi Jeevanji’s rise. He credited mentorship, perseverance and government assistance for her Paralympic bronze medal and inspiring sporting journey.

The series, scheduled June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica, comes at the start of a crucial stage in the West Indies campaign for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup

Fifteen-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick created history by becoming the youngest Indian woman to win a WTT Feeder Women’s Singles title at Prishtina in Kosovo. She also secured doubles gold with Syndrela Das, completing a remarkable double-gold haul for India.

Dinesh Karthik praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s squad depth, leadership and composure after their IPL title win against Gujarat Titans. He highlighted Virat Kohli’s solidity under pressure, Rajat Patidar’s calm captaincy and the team’s effective use of strong backups throughout the season.

Rajat Patidar credited confidence, planning and collective effort after Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. The skipper also praised Virat Kohli's leadership qualities and highlighted the team's strong mindset throughout the campaign.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maturity, balance and collective effort after the franchise secured its second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Kohli said confidence, composure and contributions from across the squad were key factors.

Round six of the Norway Chess tournament saw decisive victories for Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, and Vincent Keymer. So moved to the top of the standings, while in the women’s event, Bibisara Assaubayeva regained the lead

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans, sparking jubilant celebrations across Karnataka. Political leaders including CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and former CM Siddaramaiah hailed the team’s triumph.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bangalore’s balanced squad after their maiden IPL title win in Ahmedabad. He highlighted the team’s depth, world-class bowling, and collective performances, saying the victory reflected maturity, composure, and belief across the group

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling effort powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, securing a second consecutive IPL title in commanding fashion

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s disciplined bowling attack dismantled Gujarat Titans’ batting order in the IPL final at Ahmedabad, restricting them to 155/8.

India finished second in the medal standings at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong with 19 medals, including 10 gold. The contingent added three gold, two silver and one bronze on the final day to cap an impressive campaign

Marta Kostyuk stunned four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach her first French Open quarterfinal and extend her clay-court winning streak to 16 matches. The victory ended Swiatek's campaign and ensured a first-time women's champion at Roland Garros

Sachin Tendulkar has proposed major IPL rule changes, including scrapping the impact player rule, introducing a bowling powerplay and allowing one bowler to bowl five overs. He believes these measures would help restore balance between bat and ball in T20 cricket

Sachin Tendulkar praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a truly special talent. The batting great urged coaches and mentors to preserve the youngster's natural instincts, while backing him to overcome future challenges and potentially represent India in Test cricket

Andhra Pradesh athlete Mogili Venkataram Reddy won the gold medal in the men's 800 m event at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. His performance also secured qualification for the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in the United States in August 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing injured vice-captain Riyan Parag. The BCCI said Parag has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will undergo rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence