David Miller's finishing prowess secured a dramatic last-over victory for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing 176, DC were guided by Tristan Stubbs' 60 and Miller's quickfire 22*, who sealed the win with crucial sixes. The win ended RCB's home winning streak.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially commenced in Glasgow, marking the smallest edition in over three decades with only 10 core disciplines due to budget constraints and host changes. India, aiming to extend its top-five medal tally record, faces a tougher challenge with several medal-rich sports excluded, placing greater reliance on athletics, boxing, and weightlifting.
Indian judoka Arun Kumar has been withdrawn from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after failing an out-of-competition dope test conducted by NADA. His withdrawal, a setback for India's medal prospects, reduces the contingent to 124 athletes, following previous doping issues in weightlifting.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially opened in Glasgow, featuring a scaled-down program of 10 core disciplines due to host changes and budget constraints. India, with its largest athletics squad, aims to extend its top-five medal record despite the absence of several medal-rich sports.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
India consistently uses T20I tours of Zimbabwe as a platform to debut emerging cricket talent, a tradition dating back to 2010 with players like Virat Kohli. The 2024 series saw new faces such as Abhishek Sharma, and the upcoming 2026 tour is expected to introduce more uncapped players.
India's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a men's international T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, achieving the milestone in 18 balls. His viral 'A' celebration, first seen in IPL 2026, is a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts with 'A'.
