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Lara is gradually and subtly preparing Abhishek for his Test debut. Abhishek, who has already played 30 games for his team and is scheduled to make his first World Cup appearance in two months.

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir loses cool as Arshdeep Singh bowls 7 wides in one over, leaks 18 runs

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly frustrated lost his cool due to the poor bowling and his reaction video went viral.

Stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur at New Chandigarh Stadium

Yuvraj was also seen giving a pep talk to the Indian team in a huddle before the second T20 International against South Africa.

French tennis player Quentin Folliot suspended for 20 years, fined $70,000 for match-fixing

The ITIA said its investigation found that the 26-year-old Folliot was “a central figure in a network of players operating on behalf of a match-fixing syndicate.”

Golf: PGTI launches '72 The League'

The league will be staged across three Delhi-NCR courses — Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens and Qutab Golf Course.

Arshdeep Singh reveals boredom spark that turned him into a YouTuber

Throughout the Champions Trophy, India had chosen a spin-heavy lineup, benching Arshdeep. However, he used the setback as a chance rather than sulking.

T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today at 6:45 PM IST; prices start at Rs 100

Similar to the Women's World Cup, tickets for the T20 World Cup will start at Rs 100 at various venues.

Probe ordered after clash between Pakistan Army and opponents during football match - Watch Video here

The Pakistan Football Federation and the nation's Olympic authority have launched official investigations into the event.

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd T20I Cricket Scorecard: South Africa beat India by 51 runs

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd T20I Cricket Scorecard: The Proteas bounced back after a poor show in the series opener winning the contest by 51 runs.

‘I feel uneasy when Rohit bhai doesn’t scold me’: Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on unique bond with ex-India captain

Over the course of his time with the national team, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma have developed a solid connection.

Agree to an extent but can’t play around with roles too much: ABD on Gambhir's 'over-rated' comment

Following India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa, Gambhir had said that he thought batting orders are overrated in the ODI format.

Rs 10 lakh for photograph with Lionel Messi: Premium photo-op for fans in Hyderabad, 100 slots available

10 lakh for selfie with Lionel Messi: Only 100 slots are available for this exclusive first-hand experience.

Virandeep Singh: The lone associate star in IPL 2026 mini-auction shortlist

Virandeep Singh, who is only 26 years old, has been the focal point of Malaysian cricket since making his T20I debut in 2019.

UCL round-up: Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1, Arsenal win, PSG draw

Rodrygo had put Madrid in front in the 28th minute, but goals from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland before halftime sealed victory for City.

BCCI likely to reduce Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's salaries; Shubman Gill in line for promotion

India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill could be placed in the A-plus category.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India was hungry and determined - The bronze is a fine end to a stellar campaign

India beat Argentina 4-2 and clinched the bronze medal in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup on Wednesday. India, who won the title in 2016 in Lucknow, had missed the podium in the last two editions.

Great achievement to win after being down 0-2: India coach PR Sreejesh after winning FIH Junior Men's World Cup

India were trailing 0-2 till the final quarter before staging a remarkable comeback to win the third-fourth place match 4-2 and finish on the podium after nine years.

How depression derailed the Premier League dreams of a Bollywood star’s son and QPR talent

As a teenager in London, Aaryamann had experienced depression. He had fractured his leg while attending boarding school at the age of 13.

Don't think I love anything more than cricket: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana reflected on her journey from making her debut back in 2013 to playing a big role in team's World Cup triumph a month back.

After 15 years, Sachin Tendulkar finally repays the teammate who launched his India career

During a Mumbai event, Tendulkar recounted a situation in which it may have taken longer for him to join the Indian squad if it weren't for his teammate's altruistic deed.

EXPLAINED: Why FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing ethics breach allegations over Peace Prize to Donald Trump

According to a report in The Athletic, the complaint has been made by FairSquare, a non-profit organisation and advocacy group which focuses mainly on global labour migration rights, political repression and sport.

Smriti Mandhana shares stage with Harmanpreet Kaur, makes first public appearance after calling off wedding - WATCH

Smriti Mandhana had confirmed on Sunday that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off, thus putting end to all speculations surrounding their personal lives.

PCB lifts Haider Ali’s suspension after rape allegation clearance

The PCB on Wednesday confirmed that Ali was among nine Pakistani players issued NOCs to go and play in the Bangladesh Premier League.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair

Critics of transgender inclusion in women's sport say going through male puberty imbues athletes with a huge musculo-skeletal advantage that transition does not mitigate.

ISPL auction: Vijay Pawle pockets Rs 32.5 lakh as eight franchises spend almost 10 crore

Vijay Pawle emerged as the auction’s biggest headline, fetching Rs 32.50 lakh, the league’s highest ever price tag, from defending champions Majhi Mumbai.

20 stitches, broken shoulder and FIR: Cricketers brutally assault coach amid BCCI scam storm

The players approached him over their expulsion from the state's T20 team, according to the lawsuit.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live streaming: When and where to watch RMI vs MCI, UEFA Champions League match online

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live streaming: Real Madrid vs Manchester City, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 football match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu.

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA cricket match online

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Streaming: The India vs South Africa 2nd T20I match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium.

Hardik Pandya’s bold claim after comeback in Cuttack: ‘The crowd came to watch me bat’

Everyone was looking forward to Hardik's fitness and injury-free return to action with the T20 World Cup just a few months away, and he did not let the fans down on Tuesday night.

RCB’s IPL 2026 auction strategy: Top players they are likely to target

The top target is Venkatesh Iyer, who was released by KKR. He has left-handed power, can bat third or fourth, and bowls at a respectable pace.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli at No. 1 and 2 spot in latest ICC rankings amid questions over future

Rohit Sharma, who blasted 75 off 73 balls and amassed 146 runs across the series, is eight rating points ahead of Virat Kohli, who currently has 773.

'She's been nothing but the best': Hardik Pandya's 'special mention' for Mahieka Sharma after bashing paparazzi

Hardik Pandya took a moment after the game to thank his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, highlighting her qualities that has helped him.

'FIFA World Cup is 6 months away': Ravi Shastri’s mix-up during IND-SA T20I lights up social media

At least twice at the toss of the match, former India coach Ravi Shastri stated that the T20 World Cup is six months away.

ILT20 Drama: Nicholas Pooran refuses to stump batter, who then retires out himself – WATCH

The ILT20 clash between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates featured a declined stumping and a retired out off consecutive balls involving Nicholas Pooran and Max Holden.

How Virat Kohli showed his enduring value as an ODI star in 2025

Virat Kohli has opened up the possibility of being part of India’s World Cup campaign in 2027.

UCL round-up: Liverpool without Mohamed Salah beat Inter Milan; Barcelona, Bayern Munich win; Chelsea lose

Chelsea were beaten in the Champions League for the first time in nearly three months.

Ex-IND star brutally roasts PAK's Sahibzada Farhan: 'Not easy to hit Bumrah for 6, some people make documentary on it'

Jasprit Bumrah recorded yet another feat as he became the first Indian to register 100 wickets in all three formats of the game.

Suryakumar Yadav’s batting woes raise alarm before T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav has nine more games to rediscover his form before the World Cup defence begins at home.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Hardik Pandya’s brilliance lights up Cuttack

Two things stood out about Hardik in Cuttack. First, there was no rustiness. He was playing international cricket after two months and yet it was just like a very natural thing to do. He batted, bowled and fielded without any discomfort and that’s testimony to a very good rehab.

BCCI updates IPL 2026 auction list; 9 players added after local/overseas mix-up

The board had released a list of 350 players who had been selected from over 1300 registrations earlier in the day. A few hours later, the BCCI published an updated list with nine more names, bringing the total to 359.

Hardik Pandya enters India’s six-hitting Hall of Fame, Gautam Gambhir’s reaction steals the show

Both captain Suryakumar and head coach Gautam Gambhir gave him a standing ovation from the dugout after Pandya reached his half-century, acknowledging his exceptional performance.

IND vs SA: Hardik Pandya's fifty powers India to 101-run win over South Africa in first T20I

IND vs SA: Returning to international cricket after recovering from quadricep injury, Pandya smashed six fours and four maximums to lift to 175 for six.

Jasprit Bumrah scripts history, becomes first Indian with 100 wickets in all 3 formats

Jasprit Bumrah,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ who was rested for the ODI series, returned to the field and made a huge impact of his comeback.

Lionel Messi wins the MLS MVP award, becoming the first player to win the honor in back-to-back years

The 38-year-old Argentine star — and captain of the MLS Cup champions — has become the first back-to-back MVP in MLS history, getting announced Tuesday as this year’s winner of the league’s top individual honor.

As a player, you cannot move forward without passion and fire: Sachin Tendulkar

Recalling his early days, Tendulkar said he was not only madly in love with cricket but he was also ready to do what it took, at times, even spending 12 hours training everyday for close to two months during summer holidays.

Smriti Mandhana to resume India duties post personal setback, BCCI announces squad for India Women next T20I series

This will be the first time the Indian women's team will engage in any international matches post their historic triumph in the recently-concluded World Cup.

‘Why can’t he play?’: Sourav Ganguly questions Mohammed Shami’s absence from India squad amid red-hot form

Since he had ankle surgery after the 2023 World Cup, Shami's future with India has been questionable. Even after he recovered, Shami was unable to establish himself in the team due to a string of injuries.

Highlights | IND vs SA 1st T20I Cricket Scorecard: India beat South Africa by 101 runs

Highlights | IND vs SA 1st T20I Cricket Scorecard: India beat South Africa in the series opener at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack by 101 runs.

Inter Milan vs Liverpool live streaming: When and where to watch INT vs LIV, UEFA Champions League match online

Inter Milan vs Liverpool live streaming: Inter Milan vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League match will be played at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

Ravichandran Ashwin's cryptic Sunny Leone post creates buzz around uncapped all-rounder before IPL auction

A total of 350 cricketers, including 240 Indians, will go under the hammer at the IPL auction to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.