Delhi Capitals, desperate for a win, made five changes for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, opting to field first. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari, retained for his pace and batting, is among the new faces. Punjab Kings, currently fourth, aim for a victory to potentially top the table.
World Cup gold medallist Lakshay, 23, provisionally suspended after testing positive for stanozolol in an out-of-competition dope test, threatening India's first-ever rowing World Cup gold and Asian Games medal hopes.
India's Abhishek Sharma achieved the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket, taking 3/17 against Zimbabwe, surpassing previous records and helping India secure a 90-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
R Ashwin advocates for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's national team for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing his recent IPL success, experience, and versatility, amid concerns over the current pace attack's inexperience.
Anahat Singh, 18, becomes the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship, defeating Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women's final in Ontario, marking a historic moment for Indian squash.
India's Chanambam Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with 121kg.
India's Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games with a combined lift of 264kg, setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with 121kg.
