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 Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began with a difficult morning for India Test batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh, while Rahul made four against Andhra as Karnataka lost early wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir also began their title
Baranica Elangovan won the women's pole vault with a 4.10m clearance at the National Open Athletics Championships in Delhi. Mubassina Mohammed claimed the women's long jump title by one centimetre over Shaili Singh, while Anushka Yadav broke the meet record in the women's hammer throw with 66.53m.
The Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 will take place from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. India will open against Bangladesh before facing China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea in the league stage. Check the updated India fixtures, tournament dates, venues and knockou
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to train as a wicketkeeper ahead of the 2026–27 domestic season. With Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad indicating that Jaiswal wants to develop the skill, Jaffer has urged the young batter to prioritise his batting and focus on t
New Zealand have named a 16-member squad for their five-match T20I series against India, with Mitchell Santner as captain and Adam Milne returning. Rachin Ravindra misses the T20I series with a shoulder injury as the Black Caps prepare for the opening match on October 22, 2026.
Essex County Cricket Club have confirmed that Robin Das's playing contract ended before the close of the 2026 season. The former batter appeared in court on October 9 over two rape charges and was granted conditional bail, with a five-day trial scheduled for January 2028. The allegations remain befo
India all-rounder Washington Sundar thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after receiving a ₹75 lakh state reward for his contribution to India's men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of the upcoming home series against India as he continues rehabilitation for hamstring and calf injuries. New Zealand Cricket is taking a cautious approach, with the pacer targeting a return ahead of the four-Test tour of Australia in December
Indian para-shooters met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on October 9 to raise allegations of favouritism, financial demands and irregularities in selection for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. The Paralympic Committee of India has rejected the allegations, while the ministry has indicated that
The 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy will take place in Punjab from October 27 to November 5, with Bangladesh replacing Pakistan in the six-team tournament. India begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Jalandhar before facing China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea in the league stage.
Karnataka begin their 2026–27 Ranji Trophy campaign under new head coach R. Vinay Kumar, with KL Rahul included in the squad for the opening match against Andhra. R. Smaran will captain the side, while Devdutt Padikkal is absent from the announced squad as Karnataka prepare for a new domestic season
Indian kabaddi star and Arjuna Award recipient Ritu Negi has been left out of Himachal Pradesh’s revised list of players eligible for a ₹1 crore cash award, despite being included in an earlier list. The state’s Sports Minister has said he will examine the matter, while the reason for her exclusion
