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Chief coaches Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne have centered India's joint national camps around advanced strength and conditioning protocols, aiming to physically peak both the men's and women's teams for next month's historic concurrent FIH Hockey World Cups

Former India midfielder Climax Lawrence has backed Spain to win the FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 semifinal victory over France. Lawrence also predicted Lionel Messi’s Argentina will edge out a dangerous England side in a tight semifinal clash

Former England captain Ben Stokes will make his competitive cricket return for Durham against Derbyshire on Tuesday, marking his first domestic 50-over appearance in 12 years following his sudden retirement from international cricket last month

Rookie Indian left-arm pacer Gurnoor Brar credited senior bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s technical inputs and mid-match advice for helping him exploit English conditions during India's decisive six-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston.

India face England in the second ODI at Cardiff aiming to clinch the series. While skipper Shubman Gill faces fitness tests following a hamstring scare, veteran opener Rohit Sharma is looking for a signature big score to solidfy his form

The Indian junior women's hockey team wrapped up its seven-match UK exposure tour with three wins, three losses, and a shootout defeat. Captain Shileima Chanu Khaidem hailed the tour as vital preparation ahead of the Junior Asia Cup

RISE Worldwide has signed India and Mumbai Indians batter Gunalan Kamalini as its first female client. The 18-year-old sensation, who debuted internationally at 17, joins a prestigious cricket roster featuring Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

The All India Pickleball Association has announced a 34-member junior squad for the 3rd Asian Pickleball Juniors. Representing nine states, the athletes will compete across Under-12 to Under-18 divisions with backing from official kitting partner Skechers India

India captain Shubman Gill has surged within 11 points of top-ranked Daryl Mitchell in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings following his match-winning 80 against England. Meanwhile, Axar Patel broke into the top 10 all-rounders list.

Washington Sundar said India's wealth of all-rounders gives the team valuable flexibility across conditions after starring in the six-wicket win over England in the first ODI. Sundar also praised Axar Patel and Gurnoor Brar for their match-winning contributions at Edgbaston.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised India to retain their winning combination for the second ODI against England, saying only fitness concerns involving Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar should force changes after the visitors' six-wicket win in the series opener.

Washington Sundar credited India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra for helping him develop as a batter after his maiden ODI fifty guided India to victory over England. Sundar said their faith and guidance have strengthened his all-round game.

India all-rounder Axar Patel said patience, self-belief and trusting the conditions were crucial to his match-winning performance in the first ODI against England. Axar starred with four wickets and an unbeaten half-century as India secured a six-wicket win to take a 1-0 series lead.

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring to send the 2010 champions into the final. Spain will now face either England or Argentina in the title clash after another dominant display.

Shubman Gill's fluent 80 and Axar Patel's unbeaten half-century and four wickets helped India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston. India chased 259 comfortably to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Sayali Wani produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Manika Batra on Golden Point after saving three successive tie points, helping UP Prometheans register their first victory of Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 with an exciting 8-7 win over Ahmedabad APL Pipers

Haryana dominated the 2026 U-23 National Wrestling Championship by winning the overall team titles in Men's Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women's Wrestling. Services Sports Control Board and Maharashtra finished runners-up, while several young wrestlers impressed with gold medal-winning performances

P V Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the second round of the Japan Open with straight-game wins. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired hurt, while two other Indian pairs exited the tournament

India achieved a historic milestone by placing three doubles pairs in the top 10 of the latest ITTF World Rankings. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah climbed to World No. 2, while India's women's and mixed doubles pairs also secured top-10 rankings.

Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after its historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's. He described the achievement as special, while several cricketing personalities also praised India's dominant all-round performance.

The BCCI congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after its historic 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's. Board officials praised the team's performance and highlighted the impact of sustained investment in women's cricket.

India advanced nine boxers to the finals of the Asian Under-19 and Under-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with all eight women finalists progressing. The Indian contingent also secured six bronze medals after impressive performances in the semifinal bouts.

The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon has become the first Indian racing event to win the World Athletics ABW Silver Standard. Scoring 84 points for its eco-friendly, zero-waste initiatives, it joins elite global events like the Boston and Berlin marathons

India's cricket fraternity celebrated a historic milestone as Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's. Landmark performances from Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud anchored the monumental red-ball victory