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ICC reprimands Pakistan's Salman Agha over reaction to controversial run-out

The ICC said in a statement Agha had breached a Code of Conduct article relating to the abuse of equipment or clothing during an international match.

India teammates were 'jealous' of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson reveals why

Sanju Samson revealed how the Indian teammates used to get jealous of Abhishek Sharma due to his early stardom.

Dinshaw Pardiwala and medical miracles

The best thing about Dr. Pardiwala is his range. From Rishabh Pant to Mirabai Chanu to Vinesh Phogat and Shreyas Iyer, he has helped them all.

Harshit Rana to Matheesha Pathirana: Big injury concerns ahead of IPL 2026

IPL 2026 is all set to begin on March 28. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will kick off the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru.

'Want to thank Jay Shah for trusting and staying by me during my lows': Gautam Gambhir at IBLA 2026

Gautam Gambhir was honoured with the ‘Excellence in Sports’ award at CNBC-TV18’s Indian Business Leader Awards (IBLA) on Saturday.

Jay Shah draws parallel between India's dominance with Australia's past juggernaut, drops huge '2036 Olympics' message

Jay Shah lauded Suryakumar Yadav and Co. for winning the T20 World Cup, which was India's third title at the marquee event.

'Nothing tops lifting World Cup trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium': Suryakumar Yadav at IBLA 2026

The latest triumph helped in erasing the scars left by Pat Cummins and Co. during the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which was played at the same venue where India won the T20 World Cup.

Bengaluru Metro, RCB in talks to offer free Metro rides for match ticket holders at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sources told Moneycontrol that discussions are on between Bengaluru Metro and RCB management to allow QR-coded IPL match tickets at Chinnaswamy Stadium to double up as Metro tickets.

'Sachin thinks I need to get my eyes checked': Glenn McGrath revisits Tendulkar's wicket from 1999 Adelaide Test

Glenn McGrath recalled shooting an ad-commercial with Tendulkar, which was created on the famous moment the two had shared on the field.

BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Rahul Dravid to Shubman Gill - Find the names of all awardees

India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will receive the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024-25 season.

IPL 2026: Harshit Rana blow adds to Kolkata Knight Riders bowling concerns

This is not an ideal situation for the three-time winners, especially with Harshit unavailable.

'Social media gossip': Pakistan deny reports of PKR 5 million fine on players after T20 World Cup flop

Earlier, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan had also refused to comment on the matter, stating it was not officially announced by the PCB.

Suryakumar Yadav, Gautam Gambhir take T20 World Cup trophy to Shree Siddhivinayak, offer prayers - WATCH

India won the trophy after beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final last Sunday. Shortly after the triumph the duo along with ICC chairman Jay Shah had visited a Hanuman temple close to the stadium with the trophy.

Tragedy in Indian football as 25-year-old defender Ravinder Singh dies of cardiac arrest

A native of Majri village in Ludhiana district, Punjab, Ravinder collapsed on the field after experiencing chest pain during a local tournament match. He was rushed for medical assistance but was pronounced dead by doctors on Wednesday.

'This is so not done': Ex-India cricketer backs Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha after controversial dismissal

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has also come out and slammed Mehidy Hasan on social media.

PCB plan legal action against KKR recruit Blessing Muzarabani after he chooses IPL over PSL

Muzarabani has been really impressive recently. At the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, he was the main player from Zimbabwe grabbing 13 wickets in six matches.

IPL 2026: Ex-India cricketers urge MI to use 'fittest and meanest' Rohit Sharma for full 40 overs

After his Test retirement, there were questions about his fitness and future in context of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He silenced all his critics one by one.

India star Abhishek Sharma offers prayers at Vaishno Devi shrine

Several videos showing the Punjab cricketer walking on foot, taking a battery car ride, and interacting with people en route the cave shrine surfaced on social media.

'If you miss, he would go for run': Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz defends controversial run out of Salman Agha

Many cricket lovers on social media slammed Mehidy Hasan Miraz and doubted his sportsmanship in the light of this event.

'Talk about sportsman spirit': Salman Ali Agha breaks silence on controversial run-out by Bangladesh captain Miraz

Salman Ali Agha was furious after the run-out as he was batting on 64 during the 39th over.

Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled

Sources have indicated previously that neither Middle Eastern race is likely to be replaced or rescheduled, leaving April an empty month for the series and the championship reduced to 22 rounds.

Exclusive | VVS Laxman looks back at the Eden Gardens Miracle of 2001 on the occasion of its 25th anniversary

Australia never expected such a determined rearguard. Their world-class bowling attack struggled to break through, and their so-called “mental disintegration” tactics had no effect.

Huge blow to KKR as Harshit Rana set to miss whole IPL 2026 season due to injury

The report also states that KKR have not yet finalized a replacement for Rana and are instead looking toward bowlers already in their squad.

25 years on, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid recount Eden magnum opus

Australia never expected such a rearguard. Their world-class bowling attack was struggling to make inroads. Their ‘mental disintegration’ tactic wasn't working.

Squash: 7 things to know about Indian Open in Mumbai

These seven basics will help new fans follow the action more easily and support Indian players as they compete on the global stage. 

Iran hits back at Donald Trump over threat of 2026 FIFA World Cup exclusion

Donald Trump welcomed the Iranian national football team to participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, but also warned them to 'not be there for their own life and safety'.

From star culture to team culture: Suryakumar Yadav explains India’s T20 transformation after Ro-Ko's retirement

Surya was part of the side that won the 2024 T20 World Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma but he believed that the game-plan had to change as soon as he became captain.

Man City's Guardiola focused only on West Ham, blanks Real Madrid questions

Second-placed Man City are seven points behind leaders Arsenal but have a game in hand.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders sign Blessing Muzarabani as Mustafizur Rahman's replacement

The right-arm pacer Muzarabani was among the prominent bowlers in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, finishing as the joint third-highest wicket-taker with 13 scalps as Zimbabwe made it to the Super Eights stage.

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal sets dance floor on fire at Kuldeep Yadav’s wedding celebrations

The celebrations come shortly after India’s commanding victory in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

‘MS Dhoni can’t be dropped’: Former CSK player on Impact Player role in IPL 2026

With an average of 24.50 and a strike-rate of 135.17, Dhoni scored 196 runs across 14 matches in IPL 2025.

Abrar Ahmed not the only one: Pakistan cricketers who played for Indian-owned T20 teams

Abrar Ahmed is not the first Pakistani cricketer to be a part of teams from Indian franchise owners in international T20 leagues.

Drama at Bangladesh-Pakistan match as Miraz’s controversial run-out of Salman Agha sparks on-field spat: Watch

Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha get involved in heated spat.

LIV Golf-backed International Series, IGPL unveil pathway for Indian golfers to access global events

Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and also get opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf.

Ex-Australia star calls Abhishek Sharma 'rascal who walks into the fire', explains why India need players like him

The knock by Abhishek came at a time when the opener was in dearth of runs, and amidst intense calls to drop him from the XI.

Suryakumar Yadav recalls honest conversation with Sanju Samson after dropping him

Recently India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, speaking on Samson's good turnaround, even revealed how he and Samson had a talk during the phase when the latter was not getting picks for the playing XI.

‘Rafale Mockers’ Haris Rauf, Fatima Sana go unsold at The Hundred auction

During one of the three Asia Cup clashes against India in September last year, Rauf had openly mocked the Indian Armed Forces by making "Rafale" wing signs and "6-0" gestures.

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das dead

Das was 65. He held the position of AIFF general secretary for 12 years before resigning in 2022 on health grounds.

BCCI breaks silence on Pakistan cricketer Abrar Ahmed’s Hundred deal with Sunrisers Leeds

The X account of Sunrisers Leeds has been suspended and the franchise owner Kavya Maran is facing severe backlash on social media.

Why Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan player Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred auction? Coach breaks silence

The franchise, owned by the Sun Group led by Kalanithi Maran, eventually secured Abrar for Rs 2.34 crore. Kavya Maran was seated alongside Vettori at the auction table in London.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in spotlight as overseas boards push BCCI for more ODIs in 2026

In the upcoming months, ODI cricket may be the largest attraction for fans abroad, as the two biggest personalities in Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are limited to this format.

IPL 2026: Sun TV Network sues CSK for using unauthorised content, seeks Rs 1 crore as damage; find full details

The move comes after CSK used audio tracks, background music and dialogues from Rajinikanth starrer Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie on social media promoting the franchise's new team jersey.

Michael Vaughan calls South Africa the 'stupidest team of the T20 World Cup 2026'

The former captain of England stated that eliminating the top side early is essential to winning a competition like the World Cup.

'India’s DNA is to win trophies, ours is to lose': Ex-PAK captain slams Men in Green for poor show in recent tournaments

Winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy, and the 2026 T20 World Cup reflects India’s domination in white-ball cricket.

IPL 2026: Josh Hazlewood’s participation in doubt, RCB await fitness clearance

Josh Hazlewood took 22 wickets in 12 matches and was instrumental in helping RCB win their maiden IPL title last edition.

Sunrisers Leeds' X account suspended hours after acquiring Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed; Kavya Maran faces backlash

Just hours after the franchise bought Abrar, it's social media account on X got suspended.

India qualify for FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

India finished top of Pool B with seven points from three matches at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad.

Gautam Gambhir’s real Test is the 2027 world cup in South Africa

With Sourav Ganguly one thing is certain. He will not hold back if he is in the mood for a good conversation.

‘Dhoni never told us to drop Yuvraj’: Former India selector breaks silence on Yograj Singh’s long-standing allegations

He also revealed that Dhoni always showed complete faith in the selectors and never interfered in the decision-making process.

‘You say milestones don’t matter, then ask for a hundred’: Sanju Samson’s witty reply to India coach

Kotak also highlighted Samson’s commitment to the team’s cause, pointing to his approach during the semifinal as a clear example.