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Smriti Mandhana’s emotional embrace of Jemimah Rodrigues after RCB’s WPL title win has gone viral, symbolising sportsmanship beyond rivalry.

T20 World Cup 2026 opened at Wankhede with a grand ceremony as Rohit Sharma, tournament ambassador, received a standing ovation from fans.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir share cordial ties and denies rumours of conflict or forced Test retirement.

BCCI has reportedly scrapped the A+ contract category and moved Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to Group B under a new three-tier system.

Rashid Khan says playing an international match in Afghanistan would mean more than a World Cup, calling it the team’s biggest dream.

After winning IPL 2025 and a second WPL title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now at the centre of a fierce global bidding war.

India won a record sixth U19 World Cup title, beating England by 100 runs after Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 175 powered a 400-plus total.

India clinched a record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title, defeating England by 100 runs in a dominant final led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic 175.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a record 175 off 80 balls in the U-19 World Cup final, setting new marks for highest final score and most sixes in an innings.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 175 off 80 balls in the U-19 World Cup final, recording the second-fastest century and most sixes in an innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women claimed their second TATA WPL title after a dominant season marked by consistency and team brilliance.

Japanese volleyball star Yuji Nishida went viral after belly-sliding across the court to apologise for an accidental misfired serve.

Pakistan may invoke force majeure to avoid ICC sanctions if it boycotts the Feb 15 T20 World Cup 2026 match against India at a neutral venue.

RCB face Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final at Vadodara, with both teams eyeing the title in a repeat of the 2024 summit clash.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving Al Nassr this summer, with a Europe return or MLS move emerging as serious options.

MS Dhoni says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play the 2027 ODI World Cup if fit and in form, adding that age must not decide selection.

Anil Kumble says India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad was slightly stronger than the 2026 group, citing experience, but backs current team’s balance.

Nothing becomes Royal Challengers Bengaluru title sponsor for 2026 season after RCB’s maiden T20 title win, replacing Qatar Airways.

Rohit Sharma says Arshdeep Singh’s new-ball swing and death bowling will be crucial for India’s chances at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s T20I fifty record with unbeaten 50 vs Australia as Pakistan seal 3–0 series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup 2026.