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Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league

Her career is not about the wickets taken or matches played, but about opening the doors for those waiting to break through; the move to Kerala brought about a massive change in her approach

We are preparing for the World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad in March next year, says Salima, while Savita feels that the Asian Games could be her last major international tournament

The closed-door nature of the contest and the fact that it was miles away from the city ensured that there were just a few dozen fans who had assembled around the fortified periphery of the field

India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has begun batting practice sessions post-injury in Mumbai, showing no discomfort. The 31-year-old is now heading to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further assessment. While a return date remains uncertain, Iyer is aiming for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with clarity expected after assessment at the CoE. […]

Rohit Sharma won hearts after stopping a young fan from touching his feet following Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener. He then starred with the bat, smashing 155 off 94 balls as Mumbai beat Sikkim by eight wickets in Jaipur. Rohit’s knock included his fastest-ever List A century and ensured a dominant win.

World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen has named Americans Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana as favourites for the 2026 Candidates, with India’s R Praggnanandhaa as the third contender. Praggnanandhaa is the only Indian among eight players competing to challenge World Champion D Gukesh. The tournament starts on March 28 in Cyprus.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma addressed coach Shukri Conrad's "grovel" comment, admitting the phrasing was unfortunate. Bavuma stated the remark reflected the intensity of the Test series against India, not any deeper intent. Conrad later clarified his statement, acknowledging he could have chosen a better word.

England's Ashes tour faces off-field controversy after a mid-series break. Former captain Michael Vaughan urges restraint, stating the issue stems from cricket's ingrained drinking culture. He argues that players relaxing on days off often engage in similar behaviour. Vaughan believes this is a systemic problem across several cricketing nations, no […]

India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win major tournaments, citing recent Olympic successes and preparation time after the Hockey India League

Australia have announced their playing XII for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, with Steve Smith set to captain in Pat Cummins’ absence. Stand-in captain Steve Smith, who returned to the side after missing the third Adelaide Test in place of regular captain Pat Cummins, said that the hosts are yet to settle on their final XI for the fourth Ashes

Tennis icon Venus Williams tied the knot with Italian actor Andrea Preti in a five-day wedding celebration held in Palm Beach, Florida

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s decisive penalty save sealed Arsenal’s dramatic shoot-out win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final. William Saliba converted Arsenal’s eighth kick and Kepa dived to his right to save Lacroix’s effort and secure an 8-7 victory

Erling Haaland credits Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for helping him improve his movement and goal-scoring efficiency this season. He’s a genius, and his support has played a big role in my development as a goal scorer. Working with him so far has been a great experience,” said Haaland