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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged team officials Chitranjan Rathod and Trevon Griffith, along with West Indian player Javon Searles, for multiple breaches of the Anti-Corruption Codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC.

Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India defeated Wales 4–1 in a Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, strengthening their chances of reaching the final ahead of their clash with Italy.

Says will not to take even a single paise from the proceedings which were to be paid to the Visaka Group by the HCA

Ambekar (50kg) secures 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also records a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan

Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025

Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 from March 28 to April 12. A total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues, with the remaining fixtures to be announced after State Assembly election dates

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the top two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, marking the first time an Indian pair has achieved the feat. Kishan now eyes the No.1 spot, while several players made gains after the T20 World Cup.

The ICC said players and support staff from South Africa and West Indies are departing India following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The governing body is arranging travel and accommodation logistics after unexpected disruptions affected team departures.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav reflected on the team’s T20 World Cup triumph in Ahmedabad, sharing insights on leadership challenges, player contributions and dressing-room moments while outlining India’s ambitions for future ICC tournaments and the historic cricket debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The ICC said travel disruptions caused by the ongoing Gulf crisis have delayed the departure of South Africa and West Indies players and staff following the T20 World Cup, adding that safety considerations remain the top priority while arranging flights home.

Association president Dr Narendra Ram says we are committed to building a strong rugby ecosystem in Telangana, starting from the grassroots level to competitive platforms

Krishna Nagar first secured Men’s Singles SH6 title, defeating Sudarsan MS in the final, he then went on to secure his second gold medal in the Mixed Doubles SH6 event, partnering Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan

He won the singles and doubles in the 50 years and above category and mixed doubles in the 30 years and above category

India’s women’s hockey team will face Wales in their final Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad on March 11, needing at least a draw to secure a place in the semi-finals.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said winning the T20 World Cup as a coach was an unexpected privilege and credited the team’s fearless approach, adaptability in batting positions and key performances, including Sanju Samson’s crucial innings, for the tournament triumph.

Olympian Manu Bhaker staged a remarkable comeback to win the 10m Pistol Women's final at the National Selection Trials T3 in Delhi. Despite qualifying last, she dominated from the second series onwards, finishing with 246.1 points.

Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australia opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The World Cup-winning batter is expected to strengthen the franchise’s support staff and help shape the team’s batting approach.

The BCCI has announced a Rs. 131 crore cash reward for Team India after their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final to become the first team to retain the title and win it three times.

Secunderabad Club defeated Press Club by four runs in a closely fought Inter-club T20 cricket match in Hyderabad.

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, and the selectors’ balanced squad were praised by the BCCI. With multiple ICC titles across men’s, women’s, and youth cricket, officials hailed this as a golden era for Indian cricket.

The Sports Journalists Federation of India will hold its Golden Jubilee National Convention in Delhi from March 13 to 16 with Hero MotoCorp as title sponsor. The four-day event will feature a sports conclave, networking opportunities and participation from major sports organisations

Delhi defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets in the BCCI women’s under-23 one-day cricket championship match in Dehradun. Mamata scored 63 not out for Hyderabad, while Nilanchal Nerwal and Tanisha Singh guided Delhi to an easy chase