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Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of understated leadership, memorable Test performances and resilience. Despite leading India to a historic Test series win in Australia, the elegant batter often remained overshadowed and, many believe, underappreciated

Murali Sreeshankar completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow. His father recalled fearing he might never walk again, while the long jumper credited meticulous planning, mental resilience and teamwork for his inspiring return

India's men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the FIH Hockey World Cup, replacing the traditional blue kit. While Hockey India defended the change, former captain Viren Rasquinha questioned abandoning the team's long-standing identity and legacy

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane, 38, has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. Rahane, who debuted in 2013, represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. His last appearance was during the 2023 West Indies Test series.

FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA), several Argentina players, and one Spanish player over alleged misconduct during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, team official Roberto Ayala, and Spain’s Gavi face separate cases for assault and unsporting behaviour.

Murali Sreeshankar scripted history at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by clinching silver in men’s long jump, becoming India’s first double medallist in the event. The Kerala athlete, who had earlier won silver in Birmingham 2022, leapt 8.09m to secure second place behind Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle.

Indian boxers enjoyed a perfect day at the Commonwealth Games, with five more pugilists reaching the semifinals to guarantee medals. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also qualified for the final, while swimmers and weightlifter Sanjana endured disappointing outings

Arundhati Choudhary and Sakshi entered the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition after winning their respective quarterfinal bouts in Glasgow on Wednesday. Their victories guaranteed India at least two more bronze medals, with both now eyeing places in the finals.

India boxing coach Hari Kishan Belwal said his boxers have been instructed to dominate bouts to avoid close judging decisions at the Commonwealth Games. His comments came after Mandengbam Jadumani Singh secured at least a bronze medal in the men's 55kg event

India advanced to both the men's and women's team finals of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships after defeating England in their respective semifinals. The hosts will face Malaysia in both title clashes at the Thyagaraj Stadium

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport is entering an exciting new era, citing strong growth in television audiences, fan engagement and commercial success. He also highlighted major calendar expansions and the sport's evolving media strategy

Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and thanking the mentor who shaped both his cricketing career and character through years of dedicated guidance

Indian boxer Sakshi guaranteed India another medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by storming into the semifinals with a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers in the quarter-finals

India's HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda made strong starts at the Taipei Open Super 300 on Wednesday, securing straight-game victories to reach the second round. Promising shuttler Tharun Mannepalli also advanced after shocking eighth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has become the world's first cricket franchise to cross $300 million in brand valuation, according to Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study. Driven by massive digital growth and landmark acquisition deals, the IPL's total business value reached $20.6 billion

Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav believes consistency rather than one big effort will determine success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The four-time national champion focuses on rhythm, technical execution, and recovery alongside Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra

As heavy rain lashes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, spectators question athlete safety. World Athletics regulations, advanced synthetic track drainage, and complex scheduling constraints explain why outdoor track and field events continue despite the downpour without reserve days

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia believes the IPL has changed how sports are viewed in India and that its best years remain ahead. His comments follow a study placing the league's business valuation at a staggering $20.6 billion after season 19

Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international football after 16 years. Speaking after Santos' Copa Sudamericana win, the 34-year-old confirmed he is stepping away from the national team to focus entirely on club football

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi climbed 230 places to 48th in the ICC T20I rankings after a stellar series in Zimbabwe, while Shubman Gill regained the No. 1 ODI batter ranking. West Indies and Pakistan players also made significant gains in the latest rankings.

Hockey India named an experienced 20-member squad led by Harmanpreet Singh for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Defending champions India will aim to retain the title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through the continental tournament.

Telangana registered their second successive victory in the Sub-junior National Hockey Championship, defeating Gujarat 3-1 in Coimbatore. Ravula Ganesh scored twice, while Piyush added a penalty-corner goal. Telangana will next face Puducherry on July 31 after a rest day.

The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Europe to begin its final preparations for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The squad will play two practice matches against Germany before moving to the Netherlands ahead of its tournament opener against China on August 16.

India's Gulveer Singh clinched a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian to medal in the event. He produced a stunning final-lap sprint to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson.