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Ro-Ko bring calmness and confidence that comes with experience; T20I squad lacked that: Pujara

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively in the 50-over format.

Brar handed one demerit point for ICC Code of Conduct level one breach against England

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:26 PM

Dubai, July 16 (IANS) India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston.

FIFA WC: 'My head is a bit fuzzy with disappointment,' says Bellingham after semi-final heartbreak

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:20 PM

Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham admitted he was 'gutted' after the Three Lions suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying he had desperately hoped to be part of the squad that finally ended the nation’s long wait for global glory.

No matter what happens, Virat’s belief system never changes: Nayar

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has highlighted Virat Kohli's unwavering belief in his own methods as the defining trait behind the batting great's sustained success, recalling a conversation with the former India captain during a difficult phase in Australia.

India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Hockey India rolls out nationwide workshops to strengthen coaching and officiating standards

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced the launch of its nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops, with the programme set to begin on July 18 as part of its continued efforts to strengthen the sport's development ecosystem across the country.

FIFA WC: Tuchel retains FA backing to remain England head coach

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:48 PM

London, July 16 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) has reaffirmed its support for England head coach Thomas Tuchel despite the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the German expected to remain in charge until UEFA Euro 2028.

'My father sold a property to help me follow my ambition,' reveals shooter Sonam Maskar

IANS | July 16, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Kolhapur’s Sonam Uttam Maskar went from casually taking up shooting to preparing to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She revealed that her father sold a property to provide her with the necessary equipment to follow her ambitions.

Ex-India pacer Niranjana backs Harmanpreet to remain T20I captain despite early WC exit

Niharika Raina | July 16, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India pacer Niranjana Nagarajan has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to remain as the T20I captain despite another group stage exit in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that she hasn’t underperformed as a skipper and instead pointed to a structural need for middle-order power hitters in the shortest format.

'Teams like Nepal, USA, Ireland need more matches': Ashwin on ICC’s World Cup format overhaul

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped formats for the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, but believes the governing body must do more to accelerate the growth of cricket beyond its established nations.

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Ro-Ko bring calmness and confidence that comes with experience; T20I squad lacked that: Pujara

Brar handed one demerit point for ICC Code of Conduct level one breach against England

FIFA WC: 'My head is a bit fuzzy with disappointment,' says Bellingham after semi-final heartbreak

No matter what happens, Virat’s belief system never changes: Nayar

India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Hockey India rolls out nationwide workshops to strengthen coaching and officiating standards

FIFA WC: Tuchel retains FA backing to remain England head coach

'My father sold a property to help me follow my ambition,' reveals shooter Sonam Maskar

Ex-India pacer Niranjana backs Harmanpreet to remain T20I captain despite early WC exit

'Teams like Nepal, USA, Ireland need more matches': Ashwin on ICC’s World Cup format overhaul

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