Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for an upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He will feature in the one-day matches as a wicketkeeper.
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He will participate in one-day and multi-day matches.
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I tours of Ireland and England for workload management, replaced by Prasidh Krishna, as the team prepares for upcoming ICC events under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
NSW coach Laurie Daley has given Mitchell Moses a deadline to prove his fitness for State of Origin Game 2, naming him in the squad despite a hamstring injury. The Blues lead the series 1-0. Queensland coach Billy Slater recalls Reece Walsh to the Maroons squad.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes selectors for dropping T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, citing his recent achievement and suggesting he deserved more time to prove himself.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Manchester City leads with 19 players in the World Cup, followed by Arsenal with 16. Spain's squad is exclusively from top European leagues, while Curacao, Iran, Iraq, and Qatar have no players from these leagues.
Manchester City leads with 19 players in the World Cup, followed by Arsenal with 16. Spain's squad is exclusively from top European leagues, while teams like Curacao and Qatar have no players from these leagues.
WNBA expansion teams are providing more opportunities for players, with expansion teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire showcasing overlooked talent. International players are also making a significant impact, and new developmental spots are fostering future growth.
FIFA confirmed all 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup, totaling 1248 players. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Guillermo Ochoa will participate in their sixth World Cup. The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, features 357 players with prior World Cup experience and 891 debutants.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar) and Nishan Velupillay (Australia), tracing their roots to Kerala and Tamil Nadu respectively.
England prepares for World Cup, Scotland aims to make a mark, and other sports news
The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada, kicks off in nine days. All 48 participating nations have announced their final 26-man squads, featuring stars like Messi and Ronaldo, alongside emerging talents.
FIFA has finalized rules for the 2026 World Cup, allowing squad changes only for serious injuries or illnesses up to 24 hours before the first match. Goalkeepers can be replaced anytime. The tournament expands to 48 teams.
Qatar has named its squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring a mix of experienced and young players. Meanwhile, the Egyptian Football Association has clarified financial and logistical matters regarding their national team's participation in the tournament, addressing rumors about the delegation size and expenses.
Paraguay's coach Gustavo Alfaro revealed the squad for the World Cup, featuring Diego Gómez and Julio Enciso. Tunisia's national team is preparing for their seventh World Cup appearance, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino praising their history. Meanwhile, Villarreal has appointed Iñigo Pérez as their new coach for three years.
Five members of Harry Maguire's family have publicly criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for omitting the defender from the upcoming World Cup squad. Maguire himself expressed shock and disappointment, while his mother, brothers, wife, and sister voiced their strong disapproval of the decision.
Pacer Gurnoor Brar, known for his pace and bounce, has been selected for India's Test and ODI squads for the series against Afghanistan. The 25-year-old's journey involved support from Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan.
Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, announced by Carlo Ancelotti, features a high number of attackers and a focus on collective play. Despite defensive concerns, particularly at full-back, the team draws parallels to the pragmatic 1994 squad that won the tournament.
BCCI rescheduled the first India vs Afghanistan ODI to June 13. Shubman Gill to lead in Test & ODI. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli return for ODIs. Jadeja & Bumrah rested.
India announced squads for upcoming Afghanistan Test and ODI series. Shubman Gill will captain both, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. Rishabh Pant is out of the ODI squad.
India's selection committee meets May 19 to pick squads for Afghanistan series & discuss 2027 ODI World Cup. Fitness & form are key, with futures of Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja under scrutiny. Hardik Pandya's bowling workload and Nitish Kumar Reddy's development are also on the agenda.
India's selection committee meets May 19 to pick squads for Afghanistan series & discuss 2027 World Cup plans. Future of Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in focus due to fitness & form.
Austria, Spain, and Croatia have revealed their 26-player squads for the upcoming World Cup. Austria's squad features veteran Marko Arnautović and new citizens, while Spain's Fermín López faces surgery. Croatia's Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol lead their team.
