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  West Indies announce squad for Pakistan Test series; Joshua Bishop receives maiden call-up

  July 24, 2026 7:48 IST

  Cricket West Indies recently came forward and announced its squad for the two-game Test series against Pakistan. Roston Chase will be leading the Windies in the series, with Alzarri Joseph missing out and Joshua Bishop receiving his maiden call-up.

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  'Exceptional batting': Shreyas Iyer heaps massive praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  July 24, 2026 11:26 IST

  Star India skipper Shreyas Iyer took centre stage and hailed the performance of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as his half-century propelled the Indian team to their first T20I win in the last eight matches.

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  India women's opponents for Asian Games cricket revealed as Women in Blue look for gold defence

  July 23, 2026 23:40 IST

  Indian women are the defending gold medallists of the cricket event at the Asian Games, having won the yellow metal in 2022. The Women in Blue look for a repeat as their quarterfinal opponent for the 2026 Games has been revealed.

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  Commonwealth Games Opening ceremony live streaming details: When and where to watch event in India?

  July 23, 2026 22:55 IST

  Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow. India has sent a contingent of 125 athletes for the CWG 2026. Here is how you can watch the opening ceremony in India.

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  Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill react to students' protests, Master Blaster shares father's teachings

  July 23, 2026 23:52 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar hoped that "we will find a solution" as he reacted to the ongoing students' protests in Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak. Tendulkar also shared an anecdote of his father's teachings. Meanwhile, India captain Shubman Gill also gave his reaction.

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  Who is Putul Sonowal, 43-year-old Indian who stunned world champion in bowls at Commonwealth Games?

  July 23, 2026 20:42 IST

  Putul Sonowal defeated the world outdoor champion Ryan Bester in his first match of the bowls event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Sonowal held his cool in a tie-breaker to beat the Canadian champion and march into the second match.

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  India break title hangover hoodoo to register first win under Shreyas Iyer in Zimbabwe

  July 23, 2026 19:57 IST

  India broke their seven-game winless run in T20Is since their T20 World Cup 2026 win as they defeated Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series in Harare. The Men in Blue chased 126 with ease to go 1-0 up.

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  PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty knocked out of China Open 2026 on same day

  July 23, 2026 19:26 IST

  India's campaign at the China Open 2026 ended after PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty exited in the second round. Sindhu lost a three-game thriller to Chen Yufei, while Lakshya and Ayush squandered winning positions in their defeats.

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  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates world record, shatters Tendulkar's India feat with Zimbabwe fifty

  July 23, 2026 19:34 IST

  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattered huge records with his maiden International fifty as he made his bat do the talking in the first T20I against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi was dismissed right after his fifty.

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  Indian athlete ruled out of Commonwealth Games 2026 after failing NADA's doping test

  July 23, 2026 18:35 IST

  India's Commonwealth Games squad has been reduced to 124 after judoka Arun Kumar was ruled out following an adverse finding in an out-of-competition NADA doping test. The 73kg judoka was declared ineligible on the day of the Glasgow opening ceremony.

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  SA20 2027 schedule announced, tournament to open with rematch of 2026 final; title clash in Newlands

  July 23, 2026 17:46 IST

  The fifth season of the SA20 will see the opening match being a rematch of last season's final between champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals. SA20 organisers have announced the fixtures for the upcoming season.

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  Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing in India vs Zimbabwe first T20I in Harare?

  July 23, 2026 16:55 IST

  Arshdeep Singh has been rested for India's first T20I against Zimbabwe as part of workload management, alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel. India handed Ashok Sharma a debut, recalled Rinku Singh and opted to bowl first after winning the toss.

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  Why is Sanju Samson not playing in IND vs ZIM 1st T20I in Harare?

  July 23, 2026 16:45 IST

  Sanju Samson was a major absentee as India take on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Samson was also dropped from three T20Is against England as he made way for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

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  India hand debut to pacer, Rinku Singh returns to playing XI in first T20I vs Zimbabwe

  July 23, 2026 16:31 IST

  India handed pacer Ashok Sharma his T20I debut and recalled Rinku Singh for the opening match against Zimbabwe in Harare. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing expected early bounce in the pitch.

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  Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Manu Bhaker among other athletes break silence on students' protest

  July 23, 2026 15:57 IST

  Yuvraj Singh, Abhinav Bindra, Manu Bhaker and Nikhat Zareen have backed dialogue over Delhi student protests linked to NEET-UG paper leak allegations. Athletes urged patience, education reforms and peaceful resolution as demonstrations intensified amid police action.

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  IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: India beat Zimbabwe to end winless run, go 1-0 up in series

  July 23, 2026 23:55 IST

  IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: India bagged their first win in T20Is since lifting the T20 World Cup 2026 in March. The Men in Blue chased down 126 with seven wickets in hand against Zimbabwe to go 1-0 up in the series.

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  WTC final 2027 venue confirmed, ECB also shares venues of next year's Ashes

  July 23, 2026 14:54 IST

  The ECB has confirmed a major 2027 cricket schedule, with the World Test Championship final set to be held at The Oval and England hosting men's and women's Ashes series simultaneously. The men's Ashes will begin at Trent Bridge on June 18.

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  Where to watch India vs Zimbabwe T20I series live on TV and stream online?

  July 23, 2026 14:03 IST

  India begin a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23 after a tough UK tour. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the team will aim for a comeback, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets another chance to impress. Zimbabwe enter with confidence at home. Check where to watch live.

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  Lovlina Borgohain confirms India's first medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

  July 23, 2026 14:09 IST

  India have secured their first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games before the opening ceremony, with boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured of a bronze after receiving a direct semifinal entry in the women's 75kg category in Glasgow.

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  India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Harare play?

  July 23, 2026 12:47 IST

  India begin a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23, seeking a turnaround after defeats in England and Ireland. With several senior players unavailable, the spotlight falls on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Zimbabwe look to capitalise on India's recent struggles. Check pitch report.

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  Why are Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Shooting, Wrestling not part of Commonwealth Games 2026?

  July 23, 2026 12:12 IST

  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports after a cost-driven overhaul, with cricket, hockey, badminton, wrestling and several other disciplines dropped. The changes significantly reduce India's medal opportunities despite a 125-member contingent.

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  What is India's schedule in Commonwealth Games 2026? Check dates of all events

  July 23, 2026 11:24 IST

  India begin their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow on July 23 with a 126-member contingent led by stars including Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day event also serves as a key build-up to the Asian Games later this year in Japan.

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  Rohit Sharma closes gap with Virat Kohli in ICC rankings, Root enters top 10 after five years

  July 22, 2026 19:07 IST

  Joe Root returned to the ICC ODI batting top 10 after England's series win over India, while Ben Duckett entered the top 20. Rohit Sharma moved closer to Virat Kohli after his Lord's century, with Shubman Gill remaining just one point behind No. 1 Daryl Mitchell.

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  Different match timing for India vs Zimbabwe series, check squads, fixture and all you need to know

  July 22, 2026 18:43 IST

  India tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to start on July 23, will feature three T20s between the two teams. Stakes are high for the men in blue after their mediocre performance in the series against England and Ireland. Check when and where to watch the series.

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  Star India cricketer pens new deal with county team after constant ignorance from Indian management

  July 22, 2026 17:49 IST

  India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player after missing selection in India's recent ODI series in England and T20Is vs Zimbabwe. He will feature in the One-Day Cup and County Championship before rejoining India for the Sri Lanka Tests.

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  Lalit Modi, IPL founder and first chairman, says he will return to India after major tribunal relief

  July 22, 2026 16:53 IST

  Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi said he plans to return to India by the end of 2026 or early 2027 after a SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal set aside most of the ED's findings and penalties in the 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case, calling the verdict the end of a 16-year legal battle.

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  Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate critics before Zimbabwe series, says 'I play as per situation'

  July 22, 2026 15:52 IST

  Tilak Varma hits back at criticism over his strike rate during the Ireland and England tours, saying he bats according to the team's needs rather than personal milestones, pointing to India's repeated top-order collapses.

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  Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan captain, reveals decision

  July 22, 2026 16:55 IST

  Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain after leading the side since 2022. He will remain available as an ODI player and continue as Test captain. Shahidi thanked teammates, coaches and officials after a successful leadership stint.