Sports
Clear, well-researched previews, reports, and explainers on cricket and the sport India follows.
Asian Para Games 2026: India's 168-Member Squad, Schedule, First Medals and Where to Watch, Explained
India has sent 168 athletes across 11 sports to the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running from 18 to 24 October. Mona Agarwal won India's first gold with an Asian Para Games record in shooting, with Avani Lekhara taking silver. Here is the squad by sport, key athletes, the dates and what to watch.
IPL 2027 Trades List: Pant Back at Delhi, Kuldeep to Lucknow, Natarajan Returns to SRH, Fees and Purse Impact, Explained
Two trades have been confirmed so far for IPL 2027: Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals for 15 crore rupees with Kuldeep Yadav going to Lucknow Super Giants, and T Natarajan rejoins Sunrisers Hyderabad for 5 crore with Zeeshan Ansari moving to Delhi. Here is every confirmed deal, the fees, the purse changes, and which Hardik Pandya rumours are only rumours.
IPL 2027 Auction Date and Venue: Mini-Auction Likely on 16 December in Goa, Retention by 15 November, Explained
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is likely to be held on 16 December 2026 in Goa, the first IPL auction in the state, according to IANS sources. Teams must submit retention lists by mid-November. Here is the timeline, why Goa, the clash with an India ODI, and what is still unconfirmed.
India vs Sri Lanka 2026 Schedule: 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in December, Dates, Venues, Match Timings and the Delhi Venue Row, Explained
Sri Lanka tour India from 13 to 27 December 2026 for three ODIs and three T20Is. The series opens in Delhi on 13 December and ends in Pune on 27 December. Here is the full schedule with venues and IST start times, the Delhi venue-change reports that the BCCI denied, and where the series fits in India's season.
IND vs NZ 2026 Match Timings in IST and Where to Watch Live: T20I at 12:30 PM, ODIs at 7:30 AM, Tests at 3:30 AM, Explained
India's tour of New Zealand runs from 22 October to 1 December 2026: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. T20Is start at 12:30 PM IST, ODIs at 7:30 AM IST and Tests at 3:30 AM IST. In India the matches are on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. Here is the full fixture list with Indian and New Zealand times.
India ODI and Test Squads for New Zealand Tour 2026: Gill and Iyer Split ODI Captaincy, Rohit and Kohli In, Full Lists, Explained
The BCCI on 16 October 2026 named India's squads for five ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand. Shubman Gill leads the first three ODIs and the Tests, Shreyas Iyer takes over for the last two ODIs, and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in both ODI squads. Here are the full lists, who is missing, and the schedule.
India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026: Squad, Schedule, Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy and Bhuvneshwar's Return, Explained
India play five T20Is in New Zealand from 22 October 2026, led by Shreyas Iyer with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after nearly four years. Here is the full squad, the match schedule with dates and venues, the India A squad, and what to watch.
Shubman Gill's 223 and a 406-Run Chase: How India Won the ODI Series vs West Indies 2-1
India beat West Indies 2-1 in the 2026 ODI series, powered by captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 in a 406-run chase at Guwahati. Shai Hope's 162 gave West Indies a consolation win in the decider. Here is the full story of the series.
IPL 2027 Retention Deadline and Auction: Dates, Rules and What to Expect, Explained
IPL franchises are finalising their squads for the 2027 season. The retention deadline is widely reported as 15 November 2026, with a mini-auction expected in mid-December. Here is what is known, what is still unconfirmed, and how retentions and trades work.
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Results, Stars and What's Left to Play
India lead the five-match T20I series against West Indies 2-1, after Shreyas Iyer's maiden hundred, a record West Indies chase in Ranchi, and Arshdeep Singh's match-winning spell in Indore. Here are the results so far, the key players, and the schedule for the final two matches.
India Beat Pakistan to Win Asian Games 2026 Cricket Gold: Abhishek, Tilak and a Last-Ball Finish, Explained
India defended their Asian Games men's cricket title by beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Nisshin, Japan, on 3 October 2026. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma powered India to 211, Hasan Nawaz's 96 kept Pakistan in it, and India's women completed a golden double. Here is the full story.
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Colombo: Padikkal Ton, Series on the Line, and What to Watch
India lead 1-0 and can seal the series in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC in Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal's century and a Saransh Jain debut headlined a strong Day 1. Here is everything you need to know about the match.