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IND v AFG 3rd T20I: Who should India drop to accommodate Vaibhav in the XI?

With the series sealed 2-0, India could rest Ishan Kishan to fit in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Samson and Abhishek's form complicates selection before the Asian Games gold medal defence

Asiad 2026 women's cricket: Why China bowed out without taking to the field

China's quarter-final against Bangladesh was washed out, with rankings deciding who progressed, as India prepare to face hosts Japan in their opening match on September 18

Sanju Samson on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'We can't sulk' over India selection

Sanju Samson says competing with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi demands a team-first mindset, while admitting criticism affects him and explaining why he tries to switch off the Wi-Fi

India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Playing 11, toss news, live streaming

India captain Shreyas Iyer asks Afghanistan to bat first after winning the toss. India have made one forced change while the hosts Afghanistan are playing an unchanged 11 from previous match

Asian Games 2026: How govt spent Rs 800.7 crore on athletes' preparations

The Sports Ministry reported Rs 702.86 crore in training calendar spending and Rs 97.84 crore from TOPS as India prepares to send 501 athletes, including 310 debutants, to Japan

How to stop India's batters? Don't bowl spin, Varun Chakravarthy explains

Varun Chakravarthy highlights India's intent against spin after Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock against Afghanistan, while explaining his own focus on length and execution

AFG vs IND: Pybus puts batting at heart of Afghanistan's fightback hopes

Richard Pybus wants Afghanistan to build partnerships against India's spinners and give their bowlers more support as the hosts seek a stronger response in Tuesday's second T20I

BCCI explains why India women did not accept Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi

We cannot accept a trophy from the hands of a representative of that country (Pakistan) who works against our country, says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Asia Cup 2026: India women follow men's lead, refuse trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

Sri Lanka collected their souvenirs and runners-up cheque from Naqvi, but the ceremony ended abruptly, with no Indian players present for the trophy presentation.

IND vs SL: India match high standards to reclaim Women's Asia Cup title

India post 183/5 after Smriti (59) and Shafali (68) powered a 129-run stand. Gunaratne's injury adds to Sri Lanka's challenge. Asia Cup final live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.

IND vs AFG: Arshdeep, Abhishek power India to 7-wicket win over Afghanistan

The 157-run chase turned into a walk in the park as Abhishek smashed seven sixes in his 32-ball 84, with India completing the chase in just 13.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

IND vs AFG: Samson or Sooryavanshi? Who will open for India in first T20I

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I begins at 7:30 pm IST today, with the toss at 7 pm IST. Watch the match live in India on Sony Ten 5, or stream it on the FanCode app and website.

BBL privatisation draws IPL owners as global franchise race widens

Cricket Australia has opened the door to private investment in Big Bash League teams, drawing interest from IPL owners already building franchise networks across major T20 leagues

Bumrah declared fit for Afghanistan T20Is; Yash Thakur replaces Harshit

Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have received fitness clearance, while a fresh injury has ruled Harshit Rana out of the Afghanistan series and Asian Games

India rout Pakistan 19-0 to storm into Junior Women's Asia Cup semifinals

Defending champions India scored 10 goals before half-time and nine after the break to overwhelm Pakistan, moving closer to a third successive Women's Junior Asia Cup title

Mumbai Marathon generates Rs 602.54 crore in economic activity: Report

A report puts the 2026 event's economic impact at Rs 602.54 crore and fundraising at Rs 60.68 crore, with spending on training, nutrition, travel and running gear extending its reach.

What challenges await India's Test side in New Zealand? Santner explains

Mitchell Santner calls Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ODI masters ahead of India's New Zealand tour, discusses the Test challenge and explains the two-Test format.

Ricky Ponting invests in Century Cricket as firm starts New York expansion

Former Australia captain joins as major investor, global ambassador and advisor as Century Cricket prepares its first flagship centre at Bryant Park in Manhattan

Can India turn sports equipment into an $8.1 billion export industry?

NITI Aayog's 2036 target rests on cheaper inputs, testing laboratories, port-linked clusters, procurement reform and closer ties with global brands, industry leaders said at the IAMGAME conclave

Neeraj Chopra climbs to 5th in Diamond League standings after 88.05m throw

The two-time Olympic medallist finished nine centimetres behind Rumesh Pathirage and moved into the top-six qualification zone for the season-ending Final