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Indian captain Shubman Gill moved within one point of world No. 1 Daryl Mitchell in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings. Compatriots Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma joined Gill in the top five, while England's Joe Root moved to eighth

Former India cricketer Saba Karim praised India's batting performance following the England ODI series but warned that settling on a pace attack without Jasprit Bumrah and identifying a middle-overs wrist spinner must remain top priorities for upcoming assignments

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif strongly backed Rohit Sharma on Monday, stating the veteran opener has earned the right to retire on his own terms. Kaif urged public and management backing for Rohit following his historic ODI century at Lord's

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal more ODI opportunities before the World Cup, saying inadequate match practice could leave the opener under pressure if called upon during the tournament, particularly in the event of injuries.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has firmly backed Rohit Sharma ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's. Morkel dismissed concerns over the veteran opener's form, citing tough English conditions and his invaluable top-order experience

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