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…
The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates for the vacant West Zone place on India’s senior men’s selection panel, with Wasim Jaffer, Ramesh Powar, Salil Ankola, Jacob Martin and Connor Williams among those reported to have been interviewed.
The Indian Olympic Association has scheduled its Executive Council elections for December 5, 2026, and appointed former Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava to oversee the process.
Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia has named Priyanka Chopra Jonas as her preferred actor for a possible biopic, citing the actor’s journey as an inspiration. No film has been announced; the choice is Punia’s personal preference.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on October 16, announcing combined rewards of ₹5.61 crore after both teams won gold at the 2026 Asian Games and qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Each player was a
Sports journalist Ashvin Mishra Bharat has joined the Sports Authority of India’s Gandhinagar regional centre as a JSA Media Consultant, according to reports published in Indian media trade outlets in October 2026. His remit is reported to include media relations, press releases, sports storytelling
India and West Indies head into the fifth T20I in Bengaluru with the series tied 2-2, but forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorms could disrupt Saturday’s decider at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Ishaan Madesh and Chennai’s Gyan Satish opened the third round of the 2026 MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W with Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 victories at Madras International Circuit on October 10.
India’s para-athletes recorded early wins in table tennis and badminton at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with Bhavina Patel and Suhas Yathiraj among those starting strongly. The men’s blind football team, however, lost to South Korea on October 16 before facing hosts Japan on October 17.
India and Zimbabwe’s women cricketers wore black armbands during the first T20I in Raipur on October 16, 2026, to honour former Zimbabwe cricketer and international umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died aged 36. A minute’s silence was observed before the match.
India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared the two-word message “still believing” on social media after remaining out of the playing XI for the first four T20Is against West Indies. The post drew attention ahead of the fifth match, but it does not confirm whether he will be selected for the series d
India’s Amruta advanced to the final at the U23 World Wrestling Championships, while Komal claimed a bronze medal, according to an NDTV report. The results added two podium-level achievements to India’s campaign at the under-23 global event.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met members of India’s women’s kabaddi team at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi on October 16, 2026, after their Asian Games gold. India defeated Iran 37-34 in the September 26 final to successfully defend the title.
