Shafali Verma creates history, surpasses Laura Wolvaardt to become highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is in a calendar year | Cricket News

Shafali Verma bats during the women’s gold medal match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her sensational run in T20I cricket in 2026, rewriting another record during India’s Asian Games gold-medal clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.The India opener became the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in women’s T20Is, surpassing South Africa’s Laura…

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Five golden ducks in 2026: Abhishek Sharma equals unwanted T20I record | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fireworks were expected when left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma walked out alongside Sanju Samson against Japan at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.But Abhishek’s stay at the crease lasted just one ball.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat in the rain-hit five-over-a-side clash. Samson faced…

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First gold for India at Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur-led women’s cricket team beats Sri Lanka in final | Cricket News

Team India wins Asian Games Gold. (Pic credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur-led side opened India’s gold medal account at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to end the country’s wait for a top-podium finish in Aichi-Nagoya.The defending champions produced…

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India Vs Japan: India survive huge Japan scare, win by two runs in historic T20I | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson, left, bats against Japan (AP/PTI) India survived a massive scare against Japan to clinch a thrilling two-run victory in the historic one-off T20 International in Sano on Tuesday, with the run-truncated contest producing one of the closest finishes in the team’s T20I history.After being reduced to just 32 for four in their…

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Where is the Village? P T Usha questions Asian Games accommodation model | Asian Games 2026 News

People walk past the Costa Serena cruise ship, housing athletes for the Asian Games, at Nagoya Port, Japan. (PTI Photo) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Tuesday questioned the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games organisers’ decision to do away with a conventional Athletes Village, saying she and several other members of the event’s coordination…

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Asian Games 2026: Go for gold! Saurav Ghosal identifies India’s biggest challenge, and incentive | Asian Games 2026 News

Anahat Singh carries India’s gold medal hopes in squash at the 2026 Asian Games. (ANI) New Delhi: For the first time in 24 years, Saurav Ghosal will watch an Asian Games from the sidelines. The former India No. 1, whose first appearance in the continental event came in Busan 2002, stepped away after nine medals:…

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India script history, become first team to register 200 T20I wins after edging Japan in thriller | Cricket News

India beat Japan by 2 runs. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India scripted another milestone in their T20I history on Tuesday, becoming the first team to register 200 wins in men’s T20 internationals, including victories achieved through Super Overs.The landmark 200th win came in dramatic fashion as the world champions survived a major scare from…

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Attacked with stones, trained disguised as a man: Afghan women cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver | Asian Games 2026 News

Aichi-Nagoya 2026 – Road Cycling – Women’s Road Race – Final – September 22, 2026. China’s Li Guo and Afghanistan’s Fariba Hashimi in action. Silver medallist Afghanistan’s Fariba Hashimi stands on the podium during the victory ceremony. Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who disguised herself as a man to pursue cycling as a teenager, won the…

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‘This time I lost the battle’: England pacer Mark Wood retires from international cricket after years of battling injuries | Cricket News

Mark Wood of England bowls during Day two of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, ending an 11-year career after a long battle with injuries.The 36-year-old played 38…

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