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Shock exit! Italy fail to qualify for World Cup once more

Italian fans were left heartbroken and stunned after the Italy national football team suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoffs on Tuesday, missing out on the World Cup once again.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slams 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrash Chennai Super Kings

Guwahati/IBNS: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s blistering half-century powered Rajasthan Royals to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Shock in PSL! Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman charged with ball-tampering

Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with ball-tampering during Sunday's Pakistan Super League clash against Karachi Kings, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

‘Won’t mix politics with sport’: Bangladesh lifts IPL broadcast ban

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has lifted its blanket ban on the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL), reversing its earlier hardline stance, media reports said.

PSL receives jolt: Nick Knight joins IPL commentary panel

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has suffered another setback after former England cricketer Nick Knight opted to join the commentary panel of the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite initially being named in the PSL broadcast team.

Blow to CSK! MS Dhoni to miss first two weeks of IPL due to calf strain

Chennai/IBNS: In a major setback for the Chennai Super Kings, veteran cricketer MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a calf strain.

Will RCB’s name change after ₹16,000 crore sale? Ananya Birla clarifies

Bengaluru/IBNS: Amid speculation over a possible name change following an ownership overhaul of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Aditya Birla Group's prominent face Ananya Birla has issued a clarification.

KKR appoint Rinku Singh as vice-captain ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed power-hitter Rinku Singh as the vice-captain ahead of the 2026 IPL season.

Aditya Birla-Led consortium acquires Royal Challengers Bengaluru for record $1.78 billion

A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group has completed the acquisition of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, paying $1.78 billion (over Rs 16,000 crore) for the defending champions.

Injury drama in IPL 2026! KKR, SRH rope in replacements—details inside

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Saurabh Dubey and David Payne respectively as player replacements for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Big blow to fans: PCB confirms PSL will have no spectators, venues reduced

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held without spectators as part of the government’s austerity measures.

BCCI confirms Ireland tour: India set for T20 clash in June

The champion Indian T20 squad will be in action in June, taking on Ireland national cricket team in a two-match series in Belfast, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced.

India wins big! Bhubaneswar to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Council has selected Bhubaneswar as the host city for the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships.

War crime: Rashid Khan reacts to deadly Pakistani strikes on Kabul hospital

Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged Pakistani airstrikes on a hospital in Kabul, calling the attack a “war crime.”

New innings: BHIM Payments App names cricket icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of World Cup–winning former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Brand Ambassador for the BHIM Payments App, Bharat Ka Apna Payments App.

F1 calendar chaos! Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix cancelled amid regional tensions

Formula One has confirmed that the showpiece races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April due to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Ex-Pakistani skipper who broke India’s heart in 2017 retires: Champions Trophy hero Sarfraz Ahmed bows out

Former Sarfraz Ahmed, who captained Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by defeating India national cricket team in the final, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.

‘Not in our domain’: BCCI on Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

Mumbai/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Friday said the Indian cricket board cannot take any step regarding the Sunrisers franchise roping in Pakistani cricketer Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming edition of The Hundred.

Move over men’s cricket: Indian women are dominating the global sports arena

At a time when India is basking in the glory of the men's T20 World Cup triumph, the country's women athletes are steadily making their mark across multiple sporting disciplines, raising hopes of bringing home more laurels in the years ahead.

IPL 2026 schedule out! RCB vs SRH to kick off season on March 28

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

This ex-Indian cricketer believes Sanju Samson can be next T20 skipper

Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif feels that opener Sanju Samson can serve as the next Indian captain in the shortest format after his electrifying performance in the T20 World Cup.

India dominates T20I rankings! Abhishek Sharma leads as Ishan Kishan closes in on No.1

Left-handers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the first two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings in what is the first instance of an Indian batting pair making it a one-two in the format, with Kishan also eying the chance to become the fourth Indian to top the T20I batting rankings.

T20 World Cup final drama: Arshdeep Singh fined for hitting Daryl Mitchell with a ball

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

After T20 glory, Gambhir sets big deadline for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup masterplan

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said the blueprint for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will be ready by the end of Indian Premier League 2026.

This wasn’t just God’s plan: Gambhir gets emotional after T20 WC win

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir posted a heart-touching message on X, dedicating the T20 World Cup victory to  1.4 billion Indians.

Miracle opener: Sanju Samson crowned T20 World Cup player of the Tournament

India opener Sanju Samson, who put up a strong performance in crucial matches, including the final against New Zealand, was named the Player of the Tournament at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Natalie Wilkie secures Canada's first gold at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics

Natalie Wilkie from Salmon Arm, B.C., captured Canada's inaugural gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, dominating the women's 12.5-kilometer standing biathlon on March 8​.

Totally deserving: Tendulkar, Kohli praise Team India after historic T20 World Cup win

Indian cricketing icons, including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, greeted the Indian cricket team after Suyakumar Yadav and his spirited teammates beat New Zealand by 96 runs to clinch the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Champions: Narendra Modi congratulates Team India after historic T20 World Cup triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on Sunday for winning the T20 World Cup, saying the victory filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.

History made! India crush New Zealand by 96 runs to defend T20 World Cup

India put up an all-round show to beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win the T20 World Cup on Sunday, writing a new chapter in the history books by becoming the first nation to defend the showpiece tournament.