ICC partners with Google to elevate fan experiences in women's cricket
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark partnership with Google as its second major women’s-only global partner.
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Indian Cabinet approves submission of bid to host 2030 CWG, check out the name of the possible host city
The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of a bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke undergoes skin cancer surgery
Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke, under whose leadership the national team won the 2015 World Cup, on Tuesday said he recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from his nose.
Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL, aims to play in overseas leagues
Chennai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the cash-rich domestic T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ahead of Asia Cup, Dream11 quits sponsoring Team India over online gaming law
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian fantasy sports platform Dream11 has quit as the sponsor of the Indian cricket team after the Indian parliament passed a law banning real money-based online games, media reports said.
Ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly appointed as head coach of a foreign franchise
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who led the national side to the World Cup final in 2003, has been appointed as the head coach of the Pretoria Capitals ahead of the upcoming SA20 League.
Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from cricket
Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who will be remembered as one of the finest players to represent India in the longest format of the game after Rahul Dravid, announced his retirement on Sunday.
Lionel Messi's visit to India is now confirmed: Argentina to play friendly in November
The Argentine Football Association on Friday confirmed that the national side, featuring Lionel Messi, will play an international friendly in Kerala in November.
Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill vice-captain
Mumbai/IBNS: India's T20 batting star Suryakumar Yadav has been announced as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup.
BCCI mourns demise of Olympic bronze medallist Vece Paes
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its grief at the passing of former Indian Olympian and renowned sports medicine expert, Dr. Vece Paes, who breathed his last on Thursday morning. He was 80.
Australian cricket great Bob Simpson, a former captain and coach, dies at 89
Canberra/IBNS: Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89, Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday.
Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun gets engaged to Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai's granddaughter Saaniya Chandok
Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar has got engaged to prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai's granddaughter Saaniya Chandok, media reports said.
India's Asia Cup selection: Jaiswal to miss out, Gill in consideration for captaincy, says report
Mumbai/IBNS: Despite strong performance in the England Test series, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to miss out from the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, a report by Hindustan Times said.
Shubman Gill is likely to be named as India's vice captain in Asia Cup squad
Shubman Gill recently showcased his captaincy capabilities by successfully leading his side in England in the five-match Test series, and now he can get a promotion in the T20 squad.
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali arrested then granted bail over rape allegation in UK, PCB suspends him
The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended young cricketer Haider Ali after he was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali arrested then granted bail over rape allegation in UK, PCB suspends him
The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended young cricketer Haider Ali after he was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.
Young Pakistani cricketer arrested in UK over rape charges, later released on bail
A young Pakistani player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.
Young Pakistani cricketer arrested in UK over rape charges, later released on bail
A young Pakistani player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over an alleged complaint of rape.
Mohammed Siraj attains career-best ranking after match-winning haul at The Oval
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has surged ahead to reach a career-best 15th position after helping India win the fifth match of their ICC World Test Championship series against England in dramatic fashion at The Oval to draw the series 2-2.
We will never surrender: Gautam Gambhir celebrates India's Test victory against England
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his confidence and happiness over the national side's performance in the five-match Test series against England and said his young team will never surrender in a clash.
We will never surrender: Gautam Gambhir celebrates India's Test victory against England
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his confidence and happiness over the national side's performance in the five-match Test series against England and said his young team will never surrender in a clash.
Mohammed Siraj picks five wickets, Krishna scalps four to help India beat England, level series 2-2
Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets and the young team put up a strong show to beat England by six runs in the fifth Test match of the series to level it 2-2 on Monday.
England need only 35 runs to win Oval Test on day five, India aim to choke tail-enders
London/IBNS: The fifth Test between England and India entered the final day after rain interrupted the hosts' run-chase at Kennington Oval in London on Sunday.
England need only 35 runs to win Oval Test on day five, India aim to choke tail-enders
London/IBNS: The fifth Test between England and India entered the final day after rain interrupted the hosts' run-chase at Kennington Oval in London on Sunday.
Lionel Messi to begin four-city India tour from Kolkata, expected to Meet PM Modi in New Delhi
Kolkata: World Cup-winning Argentina skipper Lionel Messi had left Kolkata feverish in 2011 when he played an exhibition match against Venezuela, and now, fourteen years after that grand tour, he is scheduled to visit the eastern Indian city with the promise to charm his football crazy fans here.
‘Sometimes distance teaches you’: Saina Nehwal signals fresh start with Parupalli Kashyap after announcing separation
Just two weeks after announcing her divorce with Kashyap Parupalli on social media, badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday hinted at giving her relationship another chance.
Jaiswal look to capitalise on England's missed chances after Krishna, Siraj shine in Oval
Oval/IBNS: Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj bowled out England for 247 taming the hosts who were displaying their brand of aggressive cricket on day two of the fifth and final Test at Kennington Oval in London on Friday.
Khalid Jamil: Indian's men's team to be mentored by homegrown coach after 13 years
The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Executive Committee (EC), on the recommendation of the federation’s Technical Committee (TC), decided to appoint Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Senior Men’s Indian National Team during its virtual meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Oval Test: Karun Nair slams half-century to help India score 204-6 at stumps on day 1
London/IBNS: Karun Nair slammed his first half-century since his triple ton years ago to help India go past 200 in the rain-interrupted first day's play in the fifth and final Test against England at Kennington Oval in London on Thursday.
England win toss and elect to bowl first at Oval; Jurel, Nair, Akash Deep, Krishna back in India's playing XI
London/IBNS: England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth and final Test against India at Kennington Oval in London on Thursday.