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Indian basketball prodigy Arvinder Singh left Punjab for Japan to play professionally, chasing a dream India’s inconsistent leagues couldn’t offer. Living alone, cooking his own meals, and navigating language barriers, he continues to hone his skills, even if it means risking a spot in India’s World Cup qualifiers. Hope for Indian hoops arrives with the…

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla clarified the food poisoning incident affecting four Australia A cricketers in Kanpur, hospitalizing Henry Thornton. Shukla attributed the illness to an external infection, dismissing hotel food as the cause, while also citing logistical challenges.

Sunil Gavaskar has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy to stay match-ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup. With Rohit turning 40 and Kohli 37 by then, Gavaskar warned that limited international fixtures may not give the veteran duo enough practice. He also hinted their Australia tour availability is…

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has launched a scathing attack on world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura following his controversial gesture towards D Gukesh during the USA vs India chess exhibition. Kramnik labeled Nakamura’s actions as “vulgarity” and “degradation of modern chess,” asserting they damaged the game. This comes after India suffered a 0-5 whitewash against…

India secured a commanding 88-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, extending their unbeaten record to 12-0. Batting first, India posted 247, with Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh contributing crucial runs. Pakistan was subsequently bowled out for 159, despite Sidra Amin’s fighting 81, as Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma led…

Former England captain Michael Atherton has urged the ICC to increase transparency in tournament draws and reduce India-Pakistan matches. His call follows political controversies during the 2025 Asia Cup, where the consistent grouping of these teams is driven by significant economic interests. Atherton argues this commercial exploitation is unjustified, advocating for transparent draws regardless of…

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play domestic cricket to maintain game fitness for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing their reduced international schedule. This comes as Shubman Gill takes over as India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, and will also lead in Tests.

India secured a commanding 88-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Harleen Deol’s steady 46 and Richa Ghosh’s explosive 35* powered India to 247, while Kranti Gaud’s 3/20 spearheaded a disciplined bowling effort. This win extended India’s perfect ODI record against Pakistan, despite Sidra Amin’s valiant 81.