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India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in the opening fixture of their five-match T20 International series at the picturesque Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Electing to chase under slightly overcast skies and on a fresh drop-in deck, Iyer highlighted the need to …

A breathtaking exhibition of power-hitting from middle-order dynamo Glenn Phillips propelled New Zealand to a mammoth 225/4 in the first T20I of the five-match series against India at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field on a surface offering reliable …

In a move set to overhaul capital structures across India’s state-owned banking ecosystem, the Union government is considering hiking the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ceiling in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) from the existing 20 percent to 49 percent. The Finance Ministry has prepared a draft Cabinet note on the proposed …

Indian para-sprinters scripted a golden chapter at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday, October 21, securing an electrifying one-two podium finish in the men’s 100m T47 final. Dilip Gavit Mahadu blazed across the synthetic track in a scintillating 10.69 seconds to bag the …

Indian para-sprinting star Simran Sharma etched her name into the history books at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games 2026, storming to the gold medal in the women’s 100m T12 final with a scintillating Games-record timing of 12.02 seconds. Running alongside her new guide runner Shivam, the 26-year-old visually impaired sprinter …

The Indian cricket contingent has officially landed in the picturesque South Island city of Christchurch, signaling the start of their high-profile bilateral white-ball campaign against the Black Caps. Stepping out into the crisp Canterbury air, the squad drew immediate spotlight, primarily due to the compelling blend of seasoned leadership and …

Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik has come out in strong support of veteran swing specialist Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s national recall, asserting that age should never be a limiting factor in team selection as long as an athlete remains match-fit and delivers under pressure. Speaking during an interaction ahead of India’s …

India women’s cricket team vice-captain and explosive opening batter Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following an on-field breach of discipline during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. Alongside the formal censure, one …

India’s shooting contingent added another feather to its cap at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with shooter Shrishti Arora securing a bronze medal in the P2 women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event. Demonstrating remarkable composure under high-pressure elimination rounds, Arora compiled a score of 214.7 in the eight-shooter …

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been officially handed a 30-day suspension alongside a fine of €255 ($285) by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) Disciplinary Council. The disciplinary action follows the veteran forward’s unauthorized departure from the national team camp in Copenhagen ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark. …