The BCCI has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip following the conclusion of their tenures with the Indian men's cricket team, acknowledging their roles in the squad's recent journey and tournament successes.
Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has called on the Indian men's hockey team to set aside the saffron jersey controversy and concentrate on ending the country's 50-year wait for a World Cup medal. He questioned the official reason for the color change but emphasized player consent and keeping politics out of sports.
Indian gymnasts Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das from Puri, Odisha, are set to make their Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming for medals after intensive training in England and previous international experience.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history as the youngest player to represent India in men's international cricket if he debuts against Ireland in Belfast, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
India's men's hockey team lost their FIH Pro League opener 2-3 to the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Despite an improved showing and Manpreet Singh equalling a record, goals from Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh weren't enough. Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera impressed, saving 10 penalty corners.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket and ignore professional managers after his rapid rise. Sreesanth praised Sooryavanshi's commitment and perseverance, drawing parallels with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
An immigration tribunal rejected the asylum appeal of two Indian men, finding their claims of a same-sex relationship and persecution in India to be false and inconsistent. The men, from Jammu, are now facing deportation from New Zealand.
Virat Kohli lauded Indian hockey players for their superior fitness, stating cricketers are far behind. Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the sport's demanding physical requirements.
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men's team's spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule's appointment aims to bolster India's spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series in June. The Team India coaching setup currently includes batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel, fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with Bahutule now set to fill the spin-bowling coach’s role.
Two Indian men were fatally shot outside a gurdwara in Covo, Italy, on Friday night after a Vaisakhi festival gathering. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential "coldly planned execution," with initial findings suggesting the attack was not spontaneous. Shell casings were recovered, and a witness described the shooter as an Indian who also frequented the place of worship.
