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Ashwin backs Joe Root playing next T20 World Cup in India

Amid England's struggles against spin at the ongoing five-match T20I series against India, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed their star batter Joe Root to play the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Bumrah honoured with Sir Garfield Sobers Award

The bowling talisman overcame fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root and Harry Brook to the title and is the fifth recipient of the award from India, after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).

PM Modi inaugurates 38th National Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 38th National Games in a colourful opening ceremony showcasing Uttarakhand's religious heritage and biodiversity that was witnessed by around 10,000 athletes gearing up to compete for podium finishes across 32 disciplines.