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India Under-19 begin a three-match Youth ODI series against South Africa today in Benoni. Captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi leads as India aim to rebound after Asia Cup defeat. Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra miss out injured. The first match starts 1:30 pm IST, streaming on JioHotstar. Young squad eyes confidence before Under-19 World Cup.
Jallikattu events have kicked off in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, but the celebration turned tragic as at least 12 participants were injured, with four in critical condition. The victims were rushed to Pudukkottai Govt Hospital for treatment. Around 300 youth took part in the first Jallikattu of the Sankranti season.
The BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 amid strained India-Bangladesh ties. KKR had bought him for ₹9.20 crore. BCCI allows a replacement if needed. The move follows concerns over recent violence in Bangladesh and India’s focus on minority safety, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
MI Emirates booked a place in the ILT20 final after defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the 2nd semi-final. Batting first, ADKR managed 120 for 8. MI Emirates comfortably chased the target in 16.1 overs. Tom Banton starred with a fluent 63, while Shakib Al Hasan added 38. MI Emirates will meet […]
The BCB announced a six-match limited-overs series against India: three ODIs and three T20Is, starting September 1. India arrives August 28. Political uncertainty in Bangladesh casts doubt over the tour, which was postponed last year due to scheduling issues. Fans await confirmation amid tense circumstances and hopes of a smooth series.
India is set to host a lineup of ICC tournaments in 2026, offering a big boost to world cricket in the country. The calendar includes the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in February and March, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for June. Hosting two global events in one year highlights India’s growing […]
Union External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar issued strong remarks on Pakistan, stating that friendly ties are impossible with a neighbor that has long supported terrorism. He emphasized India’s right to defend itself against hostile actions. Jaishankar highlighted that decades of fostering terrorism make positive ties unattainable with Pakistan.
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie opened up about his resignation as Pakistan’s Test team head coach in 2024. He revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed his assistant coach without informing him, among several other incidents. Gillespie described these actions as humiliating and cited them as reasons behind his decision to step down.
Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne is reappointed as chief of the Indian women’s hockey team. He will be supported by Matias Vila (analytical coach) and Wayne Lombard (scientific advisor). Marijne returns with fresh energy to prepare the team for the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8–14.
Army’s Western Command celebrated New Year’s Eve by honoring senior veterans with a special tea party. Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar engaged with ex-servicemen, sharing updates on enhancements at Command Hospital and CSD shopping facilities. He expressed pride in serving those who defended the nation, emphasizing the army’s commitment to the welfare.
England named a 12-player squad for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney from January 4. Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts are new inclusions, while Gus Atkinson is injured. Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja will retire after this match. England looks to continue their winning form and challenge Australia in the series finale.
Amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, reports indicate that all Bangladesh cricket players may be barred from participating in the 19th season of the IPL 2026. The ban comes as a precautionary measure, reflecting ongoing political sensitivities, and could impact team compositions and the league’s overall dynamics if confirmed by the authorities.
Star tennis player Venus Williams will make history at the 2026 Australian Open as the oldest player in the main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Venus last played the tournament in 2021. She will prepare at Auckland and Hobart events before the Open, aiming to add to her multiple doubles […]
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is closing in on three significant landmarks heading into 2026. He requires 339 more runs to enter the elite 9,000-run club in the IPL. In ODIs, Kohli needs 443 runs to complete 15,000, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar. He is also chasing the second-highest run tally in […]
India batter Shubman Gill called 2025 a landmark year for his career in a latest social media post. His statement comes amid disappointment after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Febr 7 to March 8. Selectors felt his recent T20 performances failed […]