The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Fleming has signed a four-year contract running until September 2030.

Stephen Fleming

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Houlihan Lokey's 2026 IPL Brand Valuation Study found that IPL's standalone brand value has risen to $4.3 billion, up 10.3% from the previous year

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Rahane's numbers tell only part of his story; his enduring legacy lies in overseas resilience, quiet leadership and the belief he restored after the Adelaide collapse

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that the time is right for him to "move on".
The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013.
However, he has not turned up for India since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies.
"Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats," Rahane said in a social media post.
Despite falling out of the national selectors' radar, Rahane has been active in the domestic circuit and led Mumbai until the 2024-25 season.

The 38-year-old senior Indian batter ends a career spanning 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is

Press Trust of India

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), MIG Cricket Club in Bandra East, and three other clubs in the city for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms, officials said on Tuesday.
The CCI's kitchen lacked segregation between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food preparation areas, and FDA inspectors also found a large number of cockroaches and flies near food handling and waste disposal areas, said an official statement.
The FDA under its newly appointed commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has taken action against several famous eateries and food establishments in the city and elsewhere in the state over the last two months.
At the CCI, water was found dripping on stored food inside cold storage, drains were clogged, cutting boards were unhygienic, rotten vegetables, overripe mushrooms and expired food items were stored, and FIFO/FEFO ('First In, First Out' and 'First Expired, First Out')
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The CCI's kitchen lacked segregation between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food preparation areas

From reigning Olympic champion An Se Young to home favourite P. V. Sindhu, the tournament promises blockbuster clashes from the very first round.

PV Sindhu

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7: Sri Lanka's Pathirage topped qualifying with 82.84m; Neeraj, Rohit and Yash Vir advanced, while Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem placed seventh with 78.63m.

Lovepreet Singh

Olympian Viren Rasquinha says blue is central to Indian hockey's legacy, turning a kit redesign into a wider debate over identity, symbolism and World Cup optics

India hockey team jersey controversyIndia hockey team jersey controversy

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6: All 6 boxers who were in contention for a medal today have confirmed at least a bronze on the day for India.

Dilip wins gold in T47 100m

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6: Check India's full July 29 schedule, events, athletes, medal chances and timings in IST across boxing, athletics and more

Commonwealth Games 2026 India's Day 6 schedule

Preeti, Priya and Jadumani won their respective boxing quarterfinal bouts to take India's virtual medal tally to 16

India medal winners on Day 5 (July 28) at Commonwealth Games 2026

The FIDE World Championship Match 2026 between reigning champion Gukesh D and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15.
Both Gukesh of India and Uzbekistan's Sindarov will be just 20 years old when the match begins, making it the youngest World Championship contest in history.
The clash also signals a generational shift in world chess, with two of the game's brightest young stars battling for its biggest prize after emerging from an era dominated by seasoned champions..
FIDE Interim President Viswanathan Anand welcomed the announcement.
"Several countries expressed a strong interest in hosting the FIDE World Championship Match, including India, the United States and Cyprus," said Anand.
The World Championship match will be contested over 14 classical games, with the first player to reach 7.5 points crowned world champion. If either player reaches the winning mark before all 14 games are completed, the remaining games will no

Gukesh D

Both Gukesh of India and Uzbekistan's Sindarov will be just 20 years old when the match begins, making it the youngest World Championship contest in history

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Tuesday said she has been unable to fully focus on her Commonwealth Games campaign because of the devastating floods in her home state of Assam, and appealed to people to extend help to those affected.
The 28-year-old boxer from Assam is assured of at least a bronze medal after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semifinals because of the five-boxer draw.
"I am feeling very bad that a lot of people have lost their lives because of the flood in Assam. A lot of people are facing a lot of problems at this time," said Borgohain, who became only the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal when she claimed bronze at the Tokyo Games, in a video message.
"A lot of people have lost their homes and everything has been washed away. At this time, people are not getting food, water, clothes, and other necessities.
"I am not able to focus properly here because of the condition of my people. I am trying to do my best. Our people are work

Lovlina Borgohain CWG 2026

The 28-year-old boxer from Assam is assured of at least a bronze medal after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semifinals because of the five-boxer draw

Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted on the national team.
Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malago announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down the previous day - just 16 days after being appointed.
"Time was running out  I believed the person who should become the new coach of Italy is Roberto Mancini, for a whole list of reasons," Malago said. "There will be a press conference tomorrow with both Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini."
The 61-year-old Mancini led the Azzurri to the European Championship title in 2021 but shockingly resigned as Italy coach in August 2023, taking over Saudi Arabia's national team two weeks later.
"It is clear that all the necessary assessments have been made," Malago said when asked about Mancini's sudden departure three years ago. "I certainl

Roberto Mancini

Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malago announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday

The Ivory Coast international had appeared destined for Paris Saint-Germain, who have tracked him for months and reportedly remained his preferred destination.

Yan Diomande

Mohun Bagan Super Giant combined clinical finishing with resolute defending to edge arch-rivals and East Bengal 1-0 in the pre-season derby that kicked off the Durand Cup to a rousing start at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Saturday.
Sahal Abdul Samad's 52nd-minute strike proved decisive as Mohun Bagan made the most of their best opportunity, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith produced a commanding display between the posts to preserve the slender lead and secure a clean sheet.
The winning goal stemmed from relentless pressing high up the pitch.
Mohun Bagan youngster Kiyan Nassiri won possession on the edge of the East Bengal penalty area before driving to the byline and squaring the ball across the six-yard box where Manvir Singh attempted a clever backheel but failed to connect.
The loose ball rolled to Sahal, who calmly slotted into an unguarded net.
It marked a dream beginning for Greek tactician Panagiotis Dilberis, whose tenure got off to a winning start with an impressive defens

Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal

Sahal Abdul Samad's 52nd-minute strike proved decisive as Mohun Bagan made the most of their best opportunity.

According to multiple reports, Madrid are increasingly confident of striking a deal with Manchester City for the Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder.

Rodri

The biggest attraction of the day will undoubtedly be the men's javelin throw qualification, where Neeraj Chopra returns to the CWG stage for the first time since 2018.

Neeraj Chopra CWG 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Ankush and Narender Berwal all emerged victorious in their respective quarterfinal bouts.

Indian boxing

The day's biggest highlight came in para athletics, where Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold in the men's 100m T47 with a Games Record time of 10.71 seconds.

Murali Sreeshankar clinched silver

On Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games, the biggest moment belonged to Dilip Mahadu Gavit, who produced a breathtaking finish to win gold in the men's 100m T47 event.

Sreeshankar

The 2026-27 season will feature 19 professional tournaments across 10 cities, beginning in Mumbai in August 2026 and concluding in Bengaluru in June 2027

(From left) Jigar Doshi, co-founder, PadelPark India; Santosh Iyer, managing director and chief executive officer, Mercedes-Benz India; Pratik Doshi, co-founder, PadelPark India; and Brendon Sissing, vice-president, sales and marketing, Mercedes-Benz

As the official sports goods partner, ASICS will support the 2026 edition and use the platform to engage with the country's growing community of recreational and competitive runners

ASICS has renewed its association with the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon

The BCCI on Monday invited bids for the title sponsorship rights for its domestic and international home events, with the current agreement with IDFC FIRST Bank nearing the end of its tenure.
The cricket board issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT), inviting entities to bid for the rights through a competitive process.
The ITT document will be made available on payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 1 lakh, plus applicable GST. Interested parties can purchase the document until August 4, while the deadline for seeking clarifications is August 5.
Bid documents must be submitted by August 13, the BCCI said in a press release signed by its secretary Devajit Saikia.
The BCCI said the tender document, containing the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions governing the bidding process, will be shared only after confirmation of payment of the ITT fee.
The board clarified that purchasing the ITT does not automatically entitle an entity to participate in the bidding process, with only 

BCCI

The cricket board issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT), inviting entities to bid for the rights through a competitive process

Spain earned $51 million after beating Argentina in the 2026 final, but the record payout is only one part of a commercial machine that now towers over most global sports bodies

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday. Photo: AP | PTI

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