Veteran forward Navneet Kaur emerged as a key figure in India’s successful campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, finishing as the third-highest scorer with four goals. Her standout performance included a hat-trick against Wales, earning her the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.
Sanju Samson's match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup have turned him into a sporting icon in Kerala. From family memories in Vizhinjam to crucial knocks in the knockout stages, the wicketkeeper-batter's journey has sparked celebrations across the state
The ICC announced eight nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament ahead of the India–New Zealand final. India’s Sanju Samson features alongside Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Shadley van Schalkwyk and Tim Seifert
