Gill axed, Axar named vice-captain; Ishan returns as India name T20 WC squad

IANS | December 20, 2025 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) In a surprising development, defending champions India have left out Shubman Gill from its squad for next year’s T20 World Cup and T20Is against New Zealand. In the squad announced by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, captain Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Axar Patel has been named as the vice-captain.

Six Indians impress at US Kids Indian Championship

IANS | December 20, 2025 1:41 PM

Manesar, Dec 20 (IANS) Nihal Cheema, Drona Singh Dhull and Prince Bainsla among the boys, and Naaysha S Sinha, Gairat Kaur Kahlon and Shiksha Jain among the girls, were outstanding performers in the fifth edition of the US Kids Golf Indian Championship at Classic Golf and Country Club.

I got really worried: Hardik's shot hits cameraman, allrounder checks on him after match

IANS | December 20, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya capped off a memorable T20I series against South Africa with a stunning display of power-hitting and a touching gesture of sportsmanship during the fifth and final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as he checked on the cameraman after one of his sixes bruised the latter’s shoulder.

Top players gear up for Thailand Tennis Masters in February

IANS | December 20, 2025 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) has announced that the Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 will be held in February 2026 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. The international tournament is expected to bring together top tennis players from around the world alongside leading Thai athletes, marking a significant boost for the country’s tennis landscape.

You can't let Bumrah bowl four overs without damage: Steyn

IANS | December 20, 2025 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former pace legend Dale Steyn was full of praise for India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the team’s commanding performance in the fifth and final T20I against South Africa that set the stage for the Men in Blue’s 3-1 series win on Friday as the hosts clinched a 30-run victory.