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Pro Wrestling League Appoints Bhavya Dhiman as Vice Chairman Ahead of Season 6

Entrepreneur joins PWL leadership to drive commercial strategy, governance and long-term value as India's Olympic-grade wrestling Competition prepares for its January 2027 Campaign in New Delhi

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

WPL 2027 to begin January 14; final scheduled for February 7, confirms BCCI

The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027 while its auction will be held on October 28 this year in Kochi, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The BCCI however did not disclose the host cities for the WPL. "As the biggest T20 league in women's cricket, the TATA WPL has established itself as a significant platform for the growth of the sport, bringing together leading players from India and around the world while creating opportunities for emerging talent to perform at the highest level," said the BCCI in a statement. The Player Retention deadline is set for September 28. "The five franchises will have the opportunity to retain players from their existing squads as they begin putting their combinations in place for the new season," the BCCI added.

India ODI squad vs WI: Rohit keeps his place, Jurel preferred over Pant

Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have been handed India's maiden ODI call-ups in the absence of key players due to the Asian Games 2026

India to host IPL 2027 player auction; first time since 2023: Report

According to the report, the decision to bring the auction back to India followed concerns raised by franchises over the logistical and operational challenges of travelling overseas for a mini-auction

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 squad for West Indies to be announced today after 4:30 pm

The selection comes with several moving parts, particularly for the ODI squad, with players away at the Asian Games and injuries reducing the available pool

Pandya, Pant in focus as WI team selection puts Agarkar future in spotlight

A white ball lifeline for Rishabh Pant and a possible inclusion of a fit-again Hardik Pandya will be the focal points of discussion when the national selectors pick the ODI and T20I squads for the home series against West Indies here on Wednesday. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. While the T20I squad is almost expected to be a mirror image of the Asian Games squad with the matches starting from October 6, the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar does have a job at hand to pick the 50-over squad from the options available. However it could be last selection meeting for Ajit Agarkar as in all likelihood the one year extension doesn't seem to be on cards. Agarkar's contract runs till October 4 and till Tuesday night, none among BCCI's top decision makers have contacted the chairman. Agarkar on his part had told sources close to him that after West Indies team selection he is likely to mail a thank you note to secretary Devajit Saikia for BCCI giving

India vs Afghanistan: Samson, Reddy star as India seal the T20I series

Sanju Samson smashed 57 off 22 balls after Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets as India chased down 160 with seven wickets and 31 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Afghanistan

Renshaw ton, Ellis five-for power Australia to 59-run win over Zimbabwe

Matt Renshaw smashed his maiden ODI century and Nathan Ellis claimed five wickets as Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs to take a 1-0 series lead.

ENG vs SL 1st T20 live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

England vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I begins at 11 pm IST on Tuesday, with the toss at 10:30 pm IST. Fans in India can watch on Sony Ten 5 or stream the match on the SonyLIV app and website

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

Australia legends urge diplomatic action over Imran Khan's jail treatment

Allan Border, Greg Chappell and Steve Waugh are among seven former Australia captains who have urged Canberra to raise Imran Khan's treatment with Pakistan

Aqib Javed, Wahab Riaz could be shown the door in major PCB shake-up

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set for a major shake-up, with chairman Mohsin Naqvi expected to take some tough calls in the coming days, including changes to the national selection committee and the release of former Test cricketer Aqib Javed from his duties as senior selector. Another former Pakistan Test player, Wahab Riaz, who has been working as a mentor with the national womens team since last year, is also likely to be released along with the coaching staff after the Asian Games in Japan. "Even Mohsin Naqvi has now realized that some radical measures are required to end the losing streak and abrupt happenings in Pakistan cricket. So these changes are now on the cards," an internal source said. Aqib has been seen as the kingpin behind several major cricketing decisions taken by the PCB over the last two years, including the controversial decision to make sweeping changes to the Pakistan team and coaching staff during the England tour after the second Test. The former Pakistan

ECB security officials reach Pakistan to review preparations for tri-series

A security delegation of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has arrived in Pakistan to review arrangements ahead of England's upcoming tour for an ODI tri-nation series. England and Pakistan will play a tri-series which also involves Sri Lanka from October 18. A Pakistan Cricket Board official said the visit was a routine matter now undertaken by most nations before they tour a country. The ECB delegation including independent security experts will visit all the venues, team hotels and meet with government and PCB officials to get briefings on the security plans for the visitors. The ECB team will inspect venues and review arrangements in Lahore and Rawalpindi on Monday. The reconnaissance team will report its findings to the ECB. The ODI tri-series is to be played from October 18 to 31, with matches taking place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The PCB had earlier announced that Sri Lanka will arrive in Pakistan on October 4 for a three-ma

It was our collective decision: Rajeev Shukla on Asia Cup trophy row

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday said Indian women team's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi was Board's "collective decision" and the Asian Cricket Council chairman also "did not raise any objection" to it. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final on Sunday in Dubai but did not accept the trophy from Naqvi, continuing a trend started by the men's team during the 2025 Asia Cup following last year's Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. "We discussed the matter among ourselves and decided that we would not accept it (trophy) from him. It was our collective decision. He (Naqvi) also did not raise any objection to it," Shukla told reporters after arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport with the team. "We informed our team accordingly, and he presented it to whoever he had to and then left," Shukla added. The veteran administrator's words mirrored the stance of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. "We had taken a conscious decision

Varun ruled out of T20Is vs Afghanistan, Asian Games trip too in jeopardy

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was on Monday ruled out of the ongoing T20 series against Afghanistan due to a side strain, making him doubtful for the upcoming Asian Games. Chakaravarthy had recently recovered from a hamstring injury that he suffered on the tour of England in July. He picked up a wicket in the series opener against Afghanistan that India won comfortably, conceding just 16 runs in his four overs. "It is a fresh injury. MRI has revealed that it is a side strain. He is out of the series and looks unlikely for Asian Games," said a BCCI source. The injury management at the Centre of Excellence has come under scanner of late with players getting injured frequently. Chakaravarthy is another example of that trend. The fresh injury makes Chakaravarthy highly doubtful for the Asian Games beginning on September 19. India will also play a historic T20 against Japan on September 22 before beginning their Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan, on September 28. Ahead of the series, I

Nottinghamshire rope in Mukesh Kumar for two County Championship matches

In-form India pacer Mukesh Kumar has joined Nottinghamshire and will play the final two fixtures of the 2026 English County Championship season. Mukesh has 26 international caps across all formats, including three Test matches, in which he has taken 32 wickets. "I am really pleased to sign for Nottinghamshire at an important time in the season. I can't wait to arrive in England and test myself in county cricket," said Mukesh in a release issued by the club. "I want to contribute as much as I can while I am here to help Nottinghamshire to success, and I am looking forward to working with the coaches and my new teammates," he added. His stint at Trent Bridge will be the first time in his career that he has represented a domestic side away from Bengal. "Coming to England is always a good challenge, and I am excited by the chance to play for a new team in new conditions," he said. "I will give everything while I am part of Nottinghamshire, and I hope together, we can be ...

Pakistan lose 11 WTC points, fined 50 per cent match fee for slow over-rate

Pakistan were on Monday fined 50 per cent of the match fess of their third and final Test against England at Birmingham, along with a deduction of 11 World Test Championship points for maintaining slow over-rate. The ICC said on their website that Pakistan, who were crushed 0-3 in the Test series by hosts England, were found to be 11 overs short of the target "after time allowances were taken into consideration". Pakistan had lost the series opener at Leeds by an innings and 103 runs, the second Test at Lord's by 194 runs and the third Test at Edgbaston by 8 wickets. "Pakistan have been hit with a pair of sanctions for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third and final ICC World Test Championship contest against England in Birmingham," the ICC said. The sanctions were imposed by ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle, on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney, third umpire Allahudien Palekar and fourth umpire Russell Warren. "It means Pakistan lose ground at the bottom of