India has hosted 36 international sports events since 2025 and plans more, while actively pursuing its bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics under a new IOC selection process. The country is addressing venue infrastructure issues, particularly at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, ahead of major championships.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has moved the India Open Super 750 to February for the 2027 season, from its traditional January slot, citing player concerns over air quality and venue conditions. The tournament will return to January in 2028. The BWF also announced a new 3x15 scoring system and a revamped format for Super 1000 events to modernize the sport.
Tributes continue for Ben Stokes after his international cricket retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand captain Tom Latham, and teammate Joe Root praised the England all-rounder's remarkable career, despite England's series loss.
India's T20I team, led by Shreyas Iyer, suffered a surprising 34-run loss to Ireland, with former opener Ramesh criticizing the team's overconfidence and complacency, highlighting sloppy fielding and a lackluster batting performance.
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their T20 World Cup opener. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets to secure the win.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill needs to improve his ODI captaincy record, noting India's poor results under his leadership. Despite Gill's batting success, Chopra highlighted that India has won only two out of six ODIs led by Gill.
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign kicks off with high hopes after their ODI triumph. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's squad faces a challenging Group 1, including Australia and South Africa, with recent form and fitness concerns posing hurdles.
KL Rahul scored his 12th Test hundred despite an early edge that went unappealed, leading India to 368/3 on Day 1 against Afghanistan.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli should have moved on from his heated exchange with Travis Head, even after the match. Jaffer stated that Kohli, as a role model, should have shaken hands and ended the confrontation on the field.
Abhishek Sharma scored 135 not out from 68 balls, the fifth-highest IPL score ever, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. The 25-year-old left-hander, ranked number one in T20 batting, hit 10 sixes and 10 fours, reaching his century in 47 deliveries. It was his ninth T20 century, moving him joint fourth on the all-time list.
India opener Abhishek Sharma scored the fifth-highest IPL innings ever, hitting 135 not out from 68 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals. The world number one T20 batsman struck 10 sixes and 10 fours, reaching his century in 47 deliveries as Hyderabad posted 242-2. Only Chris Gayle (175), Brendon McCullum (158), his own 141 at the same ground last year, and Quinton de Kock (140) have scored higher in IPL history.
