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Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has successfully undergone right shoulder surgery in Mumbai under Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwalla. The 24-year-old all-rounder will begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, missing the initial phase of the domestic season

Former cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble have mapped out India’s 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap, calling for a reliable backup to Hardik Pandya in Nitish Kumar Reddy, while highlighting Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's crucial mentorship role for captain Shubman Gill

Unbeaten half-centuries from Imran Mir and Bahir Shah guided Afghanistan A to a stunning four-run victory over India A via the DLS method in Dambulla, overshadowing explosive fifties from Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, controversial dynamic pricing has driven ticket costs to historic highs. While marquee elimination rounds remain surprisingly un-unified, the entry-level ticket tiers have completely vanished for almost all host matches

Wimbledon has announced a record 20% increase in total prize money to £64.2 million for the 2026 tournament. The move follows escalating player protests over revenue distribution, including boycott warnings from World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

England Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a midnight curfew breach in London. The ECB has named Joe Root interim captain as Stokes reportedly weighs his international future

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India Men's U19 squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, consisting of three One-Dayers and two Multi-Day fixtures. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain both teams, while Lakshya Raichandani serves as vice-captain

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time

Australia remain optimistic that batter Phoebe Litchfield will overcome a quad injury to play in Saturday’s Women's T20 World Cup opener against South Africa. Coach Shelley Nitschke confirmed the omission from recent warm-ups was purely cautionary

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan has been named captain of India's U-19 men's team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The tour features three one-day matches and two multi-day fixtures, with Lakshya Raichandani serving as vice-captain in both squads.

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised his side's intensity, commitment and cohesion after a convincing 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in a World Cup warm-up match. Goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins highlighted a much-improved performance.

India have retained the top spot in the annual ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings despite their lead over New Zealand narrowing to five points. South Africa overtook Pakistan for fourth, while Australia maintained their dominance across Test and women's formats

The expanded 12-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins Friday in Birmingham. Reigning 50-over champions India, hosts England, and South Africa look to challenge heavyweights Australia in what promises to be the most open tournament in its history.

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience will be crucial for captain Shubman Gill during the 2027 ODI World Cup. Anil Kumble also praised Gill's leadership, saying he has handled captaincy without compromising his batting form.

The BCCI Women's Selection Committee has named the India Women’s U-19 squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka Women’s U-19 Tour of India. Bhavika Ahire will captain both the T20 and one-day teams in the six-match home series.

Bhimavaram Bulls chased down a massive 214-run target to defeat Vijayawada Sunrisers by three wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 match in Visakhapatnam. Dheeraj’s explosive 56 and Munish’s 49 powered a thrilling victory despite Ashwin Hebbar’s 124.

Sunit Chowrasia shot a bogey-free eight-under 62, the lowest round of the tournament, to take a two-shot lead after round two of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial in Lucknow. Abhishek Kumar slipped to second despite another bogey-free round

Heroes Club defeated Abbas Union FC 2-1 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum on Wednesday. Vinod and Harsha scored for the winners, while Abid netted the lone goal for Abbas Union FC in the second half

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand following an alleged nightclub incident. Joe Root will serve as interim captain for the match starting June 17

Richa Ghosh’s blistering 36-ball 68 went in vain as England defeated India by five runs in a tense 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match. Chasing 172, India fell short at 166 despite Richa's late final-over fireworks

Returning from a fitness lay-off, veteran opener Rohit Sharma took center stage during India’s net session in Mohali. Despite a scratchy start against pace, the 39-year-old gradually found his rhythm, capping the session with effortless sixes against spin

Former skipper Michael Vaughan argues that Ben Stokes' midnight curfew breach at a London nightclub should not cost him England's Test captaincy. Vaughan believes Stokes holds enough "credit in the bank" despite the ongoing ECB investigation ahead of the second Test

The Telangana State Under-9 Chess Championship will be held from June 14 to 16 at LB Stadium Yoga Hall in Hyderabad. The event will help select the State team for the national championship and is open to eligible Telangana-resident Indian citizens

Jai Raj Ispat Limited has partnered with Andhra Premier League franchise Tungabhadra Warriors for the ongoing cricket season. The company’s flagship brand ATOOT will feature on the team jersey as part of its efforts to support sports and youth-focused initiatives