World Cup

When it mattered most: India’s top five batting innings of 2025.

Palaash Muchhal proposes to Smriti Mandhana at World Cup final venue ahead of their wedding

Palaash Muchhal stunned Smriti Mandhana with a heartfelt proposal at the DY Patil Stadium, the same venue of India’s World Cup win. The couple’s emotional moment quickly lit up social media.

Chess World Cup: World champion D Gukesh bows out after losing to Frederik Svane

Gukesh lost the second game of the third round under normal time control against a seasoned opponent known to be a fierce competitor.

'Her English is better than my 10 generations': Young fan goes viral for her message to Team India

The girl’s message echoed the sentiments of millions of Indian fans who had waited years for this moment. Her tribute to the players, coaches, and supporters at DY Patil Stadium resonated widely, with many calling it the 'voice of a generation'.

A day after India’s ODI World Cup win, Omaxe signs Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador

Omaxe and Harmanpreet Kaur will collaborate on initiatives on athlete development, grassroots outreach, community events and awareness campaigns to promote sports as a viable career and a source of empowerment, the company said.

'Hum hai Team India’: Women in Blue reveal secret victory song after historic World Cup win. Watch

In a video shared by the BCCI, batter Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that the squad had composed the song four years ago.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says Team India 'will inspire a whole generation,' praises South Africa

Sundar Pichai said the 'nail-biting' match revived ‘memories of 1983 and 2011’ as India posted 298-7, the second-highest total in a World Cup final, before bowling out South Africa for 246.

'India bows to its daughters': Social media erupts in celebrations as Women in Blue lift World Cup

Celebrations filled the streets and social media as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team scripted history, defeating South Africa in the final. Verma was named Player of the Match; Sharma earned Player of the Tournament honours.

Pakistan gets trolled after India’s Women’s World Cup win, Irfan Pathan joins in: ‘Just another Sunday’

The match began with controversy. Fatima Sana’s toss call of 'tails' was misheard as 'heads'. When the coin landed heads up, the decision was incorrectly awarded to Fatima, who chose to field.

Pakistan to visit India for Junior World Cup: Hockey India

Pakistan opted out of the ongoing Asia Cup in Bihar following the military conflict between the two countries, citing security concerns.

Historic World Cup and GM title for Divya Deshmukh but not equal share of prize money

Other than winning the biggest title of her career, Divya was richer by $50,000. She secured the Grandmaster title to become the fourth Indian woman to fulfil the dream of every aspiring chess player.

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U-18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice announced that lowest ticket denomination will be 5 Dirhams along with free entry for all those under 18 years of age. The decision was taken as a part of an initiative to leave a legacy of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, the first global women's cricket event to be held in the region.

Was It Chahal's Idea? Team India in Splits as PM Modi Asks Rohit About His Walk To Collect Trophy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Rohit Sharma about his special walk while heading towards the podium to collect the World Cup trophy in the post-match presentation. His question 'ye Chahal ka idea tha kya?' left Team India in splits.

Rohit Sharma Talks To PM Modi About Eating Barbados' Soil After World Cup Win | Indian Cricket Team

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma speaks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about eating Barbados' soil after team India won the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday. India's more than a decade-long wait to win the ICC trophy ended when the Rohit Sharma-led team won the cup by 7 runs against South Africa.

How dare you make Rohit dance? PM Modi's hilarious question to Kuldeep Yadav | India Cricket Team

PM Modi had an interaction with the World Champions Team India at his residence on 4th July. Speaking with Kuldeep Yadav, PM Modi questioned him how dare he ask his captain (Rohit Sharma) to dance “Tumhari himmat kaise hui…” PM Modi got serious with Kuldeep Yadav over Rohit’s ‘robot dance

Virat Kohli meets his brother and family in Delhi after T20 World Cup win, Anushka Sharma reacts

India's cricket team received a heroic welcome after their triumphant win at the Twenty20 World Cup final in Barbados. Among the players, Virat Kohli, who hails from Delhi, reunited with his family, bringing an emotional and joyous conclusion to the tournament celebrations.

Virat Kohli shows Barbados' hurricane to wife Anushka Sharma on video call, watch video

The Indian team was scheduled to leave Barbados on July 1 at 11 am local time, with plans to fly to New York and then connect to a flight to Dubai before returning to India. However, these plans have been disrupted due to the hurricane, which has led to a curfew and affected electricity and water supply across the island.

India’s T20 cricket world cup victory likely to boost ad revenue

Disney Star, this season’s official media rights holder of the shortened, fast-paced form of cricket, was expecting to rake in as much as 180 billion rupees ($2.2 billion) in advertising from the sport, according to the Mint newspaper.

India triumphs in T20 World Cup, defeats South Africa; ends 11-year ICC trophy drought

India triumphed over South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

'We are Champions!': From cricket legends Dhoni-Tendulkar to PM Modi and Prez Murmu, here's what they said on India's T20 WC triumph

India became T20 champions again ending a 17-year wait in Barbados on June 29. It won against South Africa, who gave a tough fight but fell short of 7 runs at the end.

Bhangra, fist bumps, and a huddle: Team India revels in World Cup glory

The euphoria carried on in the team hotel but before that, at the historic venue, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who both retired from the format, and Dravid let their emotions take control after a gruelling month-long campaign in the Caribbean and USA.

Anushka Sharma pens an emotional note to husband Virat Kohli after India wins T20 World Cup, says, "I love this man, grateful to call you my home"

India's victory in the Twenty20 World Cup has sparked a wave of celebrations across the nation. Among those celebrating is Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who penned an emotional note to her husband, Virat Kohli who played his last T20 World Cup in West Indies yesterday.

Indian cricket team won hearts of crores of people: PM Modi

He said on X, "CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team." He described the thriller in which India repulsed a determined South African team as historic.

India skipper Rohit Sharma retires from T20Is after World Cup triumph

This was after his long-time teammate Virat Kohli brought down curtains on his fabled career minutes after India defeated South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in the final.

Sports News: England's 10-Wicket Win, Indian Women Sweep Series, PT Usha Inaugurates Research Centre

Sports Wrap: Catch up on the latest sports highlights! England crushes the USA with a 10-wicket victory to secure a spot in the semifinals. The Indian women's cricket team completes a clean sweep against South Africa, winning the third ODI by 6 wickets. Plus, PT Usha inaugurates a new research centre in Gandhinagar on International Olympic Day. Don't miss these exciting updates!