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Ahead of the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has strongly backed dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, hailing his transformation into a situational match-winner. Addressing reporters before the high-profile fixture against the West Indies, Kotak emphasized that Kishan has matured significantly and …

In an evening drenched in raw emotion, nostalgia, and footballing brilliance, Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his monumental 21-year international journey with Argentina. Playing his farewell international friendly against Benin at a packed Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scripted a storybook finish. …

In a match that blended a rare moment of euphoria with the harsh realities of top-tier international football, the Indian senior men’s football team concluded its high-profile friendly window with a 1-6 defeat against two-time World Cup winners Uruguay at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. In front of an electric …

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formalized the evaluation roadmap for awarding the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, officially confirming India among a competitive pool of seven prospective host nations. Following India’s submission of a formal Letter of Intent through the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the high-stakes bidding process …

In a seismic shift for Indian cricket, long-serving skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has officially relinquished the captaincy of the Indian women’s national team across all three formats with immediate effect. The decision brings an end to a transformative leadership era that saw India capture its historic maiden Women’s ODI World Cup …

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has shared behind-the-scenes insights into how the national team management is mentoring 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Speaking ahead of India’s international white-ball series in Lucknow, the former South African speedster outlined that surrounding high-ceiling young cricketers with elite dressing-room culture accelerates development far …

India is gearing up to face the West Indies in the opening match of the five-game T20I series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With team management emphasizing all-out aggression right from ball one, the primary spotlight ahead of the series opener remains …

Veteran Indian swing maestro Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named captain of a powerful seven-man Indian squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Cricket Hong Kong, China, announced the full contingent, which brings together established international figures and proven Indian Premier League (IPL) performers for the fast-paced, six-a-side carnival scheduled …

Indian wrestling prodigy Antim Panghal delivered another podium performance for the nation, clinching the silver medal in the women’s freestyle 53kg division at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Going up against Japan’s powerhouse Moe Kiyooka in the gold-medal showdown, the 22-year-old from Haryana fought tenaciously before going down 1-9 …

The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a clinical performance to successfully defend their Asian Games title, defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the grand final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan. Captain Harmanpreet Singh spearheaded the charge with a trademark brace, sealing India’s fifth continental championship and achieving the …