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The Indian youth men's and women's hockey teams departed Delhi on Saturday for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. Coached by Sardar Singh and Rani, the teams seek qualification for the FIH U18 World Cup

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has replaced the injured Washington Sundar in India's squad for the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's. Sundar suffered a hamstring strain in Cardiff and faces a two-week recovery period

Former India captain Mithali Raj has endorsed youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as future T20I leaders, clarifying that current vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is better suited to lead the national team in longer formats

Ravichandran Ashwin has fiercely criticized national selectors over the ongoing selection uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, demanding transparent communication regarding their roles ahead of the 2027 FIFA ODI World Cup

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of Sunday's series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's due to a hamstring strain. His absence leaves India thin on all-round options, with Kuldeep Yadav potentially replacing him

A growing rift and lack of communication between veteran batsman Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have exposed a fractured transition phase in Indian cricket as selectors begin planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup

Joe Root hit a tactical, unbeaten 99 to guide England to a series-levelling four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. Root downplayed missing out on a century, emphasizing that the team's victory mattered far more

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar praised Virat Kohli's unwavering self-belief. Recalling a slump in Australia, Nayar revealed Kohli declined technical advice, opting to trust his own instincts before bouncing back in style, proving his champion mindset

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.

England have named a spin-heavy playing eleven for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston, promoting Jacob Bethell to open with Ben Duckett. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is also set to hit a major milestone, earning his 200th ODI cap

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar surprised the Indian women's cricket team with an unannounced visit on the final day of their one-off Test against England at Lord's, offering words of motivation as India closed in on a historic win

Yastika Bhatia scripted history as the first woman to hit a Test century at Lord's, scoring 113. Supported by Richa Ghosh's quick-fire fifty, India declared at 341/7 on Day 3, setting England a daunting 457-run target

Six Indian Under-19 women boxers, including Chandrika Pujari and Joyshree Devi, stormed into the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championships in Jakarta on Thursday, guaranteeing themselves a haul of at least bronze medals after dominant quarter-final victories

On his 54th birthday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was named the latest inductee into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. Ganguly becomes the 12th Indian cricketer overall to receive the sport’s ultimate career recognition

The Indian Olympic Association gave a grand send-off to India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent in New Delhi and unveiled the official team kit. India will field 124 competitors across 10 disciplines at the Glasgow Games, beginning on July 23

England have retained their winning playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge as they seek to build on their 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The hosts are banking on continuity after their four-wicket victory in Manchester

Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Ravi Bishnoi's recurring back-foot no-balls are caused by his exaggerated run-up rather than his bowling action. Kartik says returning to a smaller semi-circular approach could restore Bishnoi's rhythm without requiring a complete remodelling of his technique

India ended its campaign at the U20 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya with 20 medals, including four gold. The team finished second in women’s wrestling and third in men’s freestyle, showcasing strong depth across all categories and weight divisions

India will look to keep the T20I series alive when they take on England in the third match at Trent Bridge. The visitors are expected to bolster their bowling attack with an extra pacer after slipping to a 2-0 deficit in the five-match series

Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan has advised the team management against resting 15-year-old debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "20-year investment" who should be fast-tracked into the white-ball setups ahead of next year's World Cup