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…
Neeraj Chopra says his focus is on a strong return to competition in 2027 after an ankle ligament injury ended his 2026 season. The two-time Olympic medallist is keeping the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in view as he works through recovery.
Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027. The move brings a 355-Test-wicket and 400-ODI-wicket veteran into a revamped support staff led by Sourav Ganguly.
Deepti Sharma scored 49 and debutant Niki Prasad made an unbeaten 39 as India recovered from 19 for 4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I at Raipur.
India have named Jasprit Bumrah in their Test squad for the two-match New Zealand series, while Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are included subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
The Professional Golf Tour of India will support its top 30 players with up to ₹3 lakh each for overseas qualifying schools. Players who earn international tour cards will also receive a further ₹10 lakh, according to reports.
Around 5,000 tickets have reportedly been sold for the Big Bash League’s Season 16 opener in Chennai, where Melbourne Renegades will face Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12, 2026.
Mohammad Kaif has stressed that strong bowling attacks were central to India’s World Cup triumphs in 1983, 2011 and 2024. He urged the current team to build a more reliable bowling unit amid recent struggles against the West Indies.
India handed Niki Prasad her T20I debut in Raipur against Zimbabwe, with captain Smriti Mandhana choosing to field after winning the toss. The team made changes to its lineup for the opening match of the series.
Vithya Ramraj’s 54.75-second run at the 2026 Asian Games broke India’s women’s 400m hurdles national record. Her progress also reflects the growing depth of competition in Asia and the link between her flat 400m speed and hurdles performance.
The India-West Indies men’s T20I series has become the fastest-scoring series in the format, with 98 sixes hit across 918 balls. West Indies lead the six count, while India have posted a stronger strike rate, according to The Indian Express.
India women’s hockey captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia has turned her focus to an Olympic medal after helping India win a historic Asian Games gold. The experienced goalkeeper says the team’s next challenge is to build on that success on the Olympic stage.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, struck 173 off 143 balls for Delhi Under-19 against Chandigarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. His innings featured 19 fours and eight sixes as Delhi posted 289 for six.
