India played its first Test in 1932 and has grown into cricket's biggest power, both on and off the field. The team has won the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, and is governed by the BCCI, the wealthiest cricket board in the world.Home grounds include Eden Gardens, Wank…
Sonalben Patel and Prachi Pandey advanced to the semifinals in their respective women’s singles classes at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, assuring India of two more para table tennis medals.
Rinku Singh struck an unbeaten 118 against Goa after making 112 against Bihar, giving him consecutive Ranji Trophy centuries for Uttar Pradesh. The innings came after an early collapse and renewed debate among fans about his absence from India’s current plans.
Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Sanju Samson amid scrutiny over the wicketkeeper-batter’s recent T20 form, arguing that consistency is often overrated in the format. Pujara’s view adds to the debate over how India should assess top-order batters in a high-risk format.
The Pakistan Cricket Board will dedicate the fourth ODI against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, with pink kits, pink stumps and campaign messages promoting early detection and timely treatment.
Kenya’s Alex Matata won the 2026 Delhi Half Marathon in an event-record 59 minutes 12 seconds, improving the previous mark by one second. Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida finished second and India’s Gulveer Singh placed third in the elite men’s race.
Nepal face hosts Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on October 19 at Al Amerat. Indian viewers can stream the match on FanCode with an active subscription; no television broadcaster was confirmed in the published viewing guide.
Ravi Shastri says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his India T20I recall an obvious choice ahead of the five-match New Zealand series beginning October 22. The 36-year-old pacer returns to the national setup after nearly four years away.
India will field 62 para-athletes in athletics at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, down from 123 at Hangzhou. Quota limits have narrowed the team, putting added focus on medal contenders as India targets a strong overall return.
Ayan Lochab became the most expensive player at the Kabaddi Champions League Season 2 auction, joining Jhajjar Jaguars for ₹17.4 lakh. Bharat Hooda and Naveen Goyat were the next-highest buys as 10 franchises built squads from a pool of more than 300 players.
Mohammed Shami was absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy match against Services in New Delhi on October 18. A report said the veteran pacer had been rested, while sources close to the team suggested the decision may have been his own.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez confirmed that he underwent successful surgery after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win on October 17. The Argentina international had been taken to hospital with a concussion and a reported jaw injury.
Max Caster says he will step away from professional wrestling for an extended period and seek therapy after TNA ended its association with him following a controversial entrance rap referencing attacks in Riyadh.
