India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked fresh discussions about team selection after sharing a cryptic two-word message on social media. The 15-year-old opener, who has yet to feature in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, posted "still believing" as head coach Gautam Gambhir continued backing the established opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Sooryavanshi has remained on the bench for all four match

India vice-captain Tilak Varma has urged the bowling unit to focus on taking wickets rather than simply trying to restrict runs against the West Indies as the hosts prepare for the fourth T20I of the five-match series. India currently hold a 2-1 advantage and can secure the series with victory in the fourth match. West Indies, meanwhile, will be determined to level the contest and force the series into a deciding fifth T20I. The visitors have already demonstrated how dange

India clinched the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring final in Japan on Saturday, October 3. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted an imposing 211/6 in 20 overs, powered by impressive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Pakistan fought back during the chase but finished at 192/6, handing India the gold medal. Abhishek Sharma Gives India Flying Start

India Asian Games medal rush gathered pace on Sunday as the contingent won seven medals across athletics and squash, taking its overall tally to 37. Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare came agonisingly close to gold, while Parul Chaudhary, Harita Bhadra and Tejaswin Shankar added bronze medals. Athletics medals Ancy Sojan produced a best jump of 6.53m in the women’s long jump and appeared set for gold until China’s Huang Yingying reached

Asian Games 2026 India action brought mixed results on September 27 as Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly and Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto exited badminton quarterfinals, while Manu Bhaker began the women’s 25m pistol precision stage.   Indian badminton quarterfinal exits bring early setback India endured a difficult start to September 27 at the Asian Games 2026 as two badminton doubles combinati

India survived a remarkable Japan challenge in the one-off T20I in Sano, winning by just two runs after a controversial wide-ball decision was reversed in the final over. The five-over contest ended with India defending 32, but Axar Patel’s last over turned the Suzuki Cup finish into a major talking point. Axar wide call sparks final-over drama Japan entered the final over with a realistic chance of completing a major upset. Axar Patel conceded only one run from his first two deliveries before Alexander Shirai-Patmore attempted a reverse sweep. The bowler then sent down a delivery that umpire Chris Thurgate called wide. A similar delivery followed, and the umpire again initially signalled wide. India protested the second call, leading to a discussion between the officials before it was reversed. That reversal mattered enormously. It removed the extra run and, because the delivery became legal, also denied Japan the additional ball that a wide would normally produce. Japan eventually finished on 30 for three as India escaped with a two-run victory. Reverse sweep rule explains the decision The key issue was not simply that the batter attempted a reverse sweep. Under MCC Law 22, an umpire judges whether the ball passed beyond the batter’s reach for a normal cricket stroke, while also taking the striker’s movement into account. A delivery should not be called wide if the batter’s movement brings it sufficiently within reach. That distinction is important because saying every reverse-sweep attempt automatically removes the possibility of a wide would be inaccurate. ICC regulations have long allowed greater leeway to bowlers when batters switch position or attempt unconventional strokes. Final over becomes match-defining moment The overturned decision immediately changed the equation. Japan still had an opportunity to force a tie or win, but Axar kept the remaining deliveries under control. Had the second wide stood, Japan would have received both an extra run and an extra delivery, making the closing equation significantly easier. Instead, India completed a narrow win in a match that had been reduced to five overs per side. Japan chase gives India a major scare India’s total of 32 proved far less comfortable than expected. Japan stayed in contention throughout the short chase and pushed the match to its final delivery, giving India little margin for error. The result handed India the Suzuki Cup, but the lasting discussion centered on the umpiring reversal rather than the trophy itself. The incident also showed why modern wide-ball interpretations become complicated when batters move across the crease or attempt reverse sweeps and switch hits. 

Asian Games 2026 Day 4 India live updates bring major action from boxing, badminton, table tennis, shooting, kabaddi and cricket, with Sakshi Chaudhary scoring a strong win as India continues its push for medals in Aichi-Nagoya.   India entered Day 4 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with athletes competing across several major disciplines as the contingent continued its search for a first gold medal of the Games. India had six medals at

Asian Games 2026 India medal tally reached six on September 21 as India shooting medals Asian Games 2026 continued to grow. India badminton Asian Games 2026 also saw Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Srikanth Kidambi in action against Bangladesh.   India enjoyed another productive day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country’s medal tally rising to six as shooting once again delivered important podiu

India’s women’s kabaddi team will head into the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with the goal of defending its continental title, with captain Pushpa Rana describing the pressure of expectations as a source of motivation rather than a burden. Rana has been named captain of the 12-member squad and will lead India in a campaign beginning on September 21. The team has focused on match-specific practice, video analysis and correcting weaknesses identified by the coaching staff as part

India strengthened their position in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after setting the hosts a challenging target of 372 runs. The visitors were bowled out for 193 in their second innings, but their strong first-innings advantage ensured that Sri Lanka were left facing a difficult fourth-innings chase. Earlier in the match, India had posted an imposing 462 in their first innings, putting significant pressure on the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The hosts

Mirabai Chanu tricolour tribute added an emotional touch to India’s first CWG gold. Her women’s 48kg weightlifting victory and emotional podium moment during the national anthem became a proud moment for the country. Mirabai Chanu gave India a memorable sporting moment after winning the country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Her victory was made even more special by a personal patriotic gesture tha

An Indian woman found homeless in Chicago has reunited with her family in India after volunteers, a Chicago social worker and the Consulate General of India in Chicago helped arrange emergency documents for her return. The case was updated from Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, nearly three years after the woman’s situation first drew attention. Indian Woman Found Homeless in Chicago Repatriated to India According to U.S.-based nonp

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut ends on 14 as Gavaskar reacts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut lasted only 10 balls, but the 15-year-old left-hander still gave fans a quick look at why he is being watched so closely. Playing in the second T20I against England in Manchester, Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs before being stumped by Jos Buttler off Will Jacks in the fifth over. His innings was short, but not quiet. He h

India and Pakistan do not need much introduction when they meet on the ICC stage. The rivalry carries history, emotion, pressure and expectation every time the two teams face each other. On Sunday at Edgbaston, that familiar tension returns as India begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan. For India, this match is about starting the tournament with confidence. For Pakistan, it is a chance to make an early statement against one of their biggest rivals. In a

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced stricter IPL 2026 rules after multiple security breaches involving unauthorized access to players and team hotels. Why BCCI Is Tightening IPL 2026 Rules Officials confirmed that non-accredited individuals were repeatedly seen inside restricted zones—team hotels, travel groups, and even player rooms. This

India created history by becoming the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title after securing a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. In a match filled with powerful batting and clinical bowling, India delivered a commanding performance to lift the trophy and underline their dominance in the shortest format of the game. Match Result India won by 96 runs

India's T20 World Cup 2026 journey has hit a rough patch after a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super 8 opener. While the team’s future in the tournament remains uncertain, their coach, Gautam Gambhir, is now under intense scrutiny for his handling of key decisions. Critics, including 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth, have raised concerns about Gambhir's strategies, particularly his team selection choices. Srikkanth expressed doubts over Gambhir’s role,

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has put the responsibility for his future squarely in the hands of the BCCI after India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test, resulting in a 2-0 whitewash. It was India’s worst defeat in Test cricket, and the pressure on Gambhir intensified as he faced tough questions about his coaching approach, team selections and India’s declining performance in the longest format. Responding to queries about whether he deserves mor

After nearly five decades of perseverance and progress, Indian cricket reached a historic milestone as the national women’s team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy in 2025. The electrifying victory unfolded at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where Harmanpreet Kaur’s team delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. The triumph not only marked a sporting achievement but also became a moment of national pride, uniting millions of Indians across c

Team India finally has a new jersey sponsor after the exit of Dream11, with Apollo Tyres officially securing the rights in a massive deal that will run until 2027. The confirmation came through a senior BCCI official, ending days of speculation about which brand would step in after Dream11’s sudden departure. The exit of Dream11 followed the Indian government’s decision to ban real-money gaming platforms