Zimbabwe vs India: Shreyas Iyer will be eager for his first win as India captain as his young side seeks T20I course correction against a spirited Zimbabwe in the three-match series starting in Harare on Thursday.
Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina brought the curtain down on another unforgettable World Cup. Yet after four weeks of drama, goals and upsets, the final once again struggled to match the spectacle that came before it. Has football's biggest match become the most boring?
Rohit Sharma's magnificent 138 was not enough as England overcame fighting half-centuries from Shubman Gill (77) and Virat Kohli (74) to beat India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord's on Sunday and seal the series 2-1.
FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi could not deliver another rescue act, but Argentina found a new hero. Julián Álvarez's stunning extra-time strike inspired a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland to send the defending champions into the semi-finals and keep their title defence alive.
Once football's gold standard, Germany and Italy are no longer setting the benchmark. Germany lost its edge. Italy lost its way. Both have watched the rest of the football world overtake them. The climb back to the top will demand far more than another man in the dugout.
Azteca was rocking long before kick-off and the celebrations continued well after the final whistle as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to register their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory in 40 years and book a place in the last 16.
Cape Verde, the side representing an archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, arrived at the World Cup with just a one per cent chance of reaching the knockout stage. Three disciplined performances later, the Blue Sharks had become the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds.
The Bengal T20 League has emerged as a key platform for young cricketers looking to break into the IPL and Bengal's senior teams. Speaking to India Today, Rarh Tigers captain Shahbaz Ahmed urged youngsters to focus on performances rather than IPL contracts, saying selectors and scouts are already watching the tournament closely.
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand on Sunday as the Pharaohs ended a 92-year wait for their first FIFA World Cup victory. Goals from Mostafa Ziko, Salah and Mahmoud Trezeguet secured the landmark result and sent Egypt to the top of Group G.
A police station chief in Bihar's Begusarai district was suspended after a 30-year-old woman alleged gang rape and torture by five men. The move followed public outrage over delayed police action.
Shivang Kumar did not even attend two Sunrisers Hyderabad trials. Yet, by the end of his debut IPL season, the left-arm wrist-spinner had become a trusted member of Pat Cummins' XI. In an exclusive interaction with IndiaToday.in, Shivang said he is in no rush to realise his India dream, choosing instead to focus on learning, improving, and making the most of the opportunities coming his way.
A woman in Begusarai has alleged that five men gang-raped and assaulted her, and doctors later recovered objects from her body during treatment. The case has triggered a high-level police investigation, with forensic reports still awaited.
Lionel Messi scored a historic hat trick as Argentina opened their FIFA World Cup title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday, drawing level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.
South Korea produced a stirring comeback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A opener in Guadalajara on Thursday, with Hwang In-beom starring in a memorable second-half turnaround.
FIFA World Cup, Group E preview: Germany may headline Group E, but Ecuador and Ivory Coast have the quality and belief to upset the established order. With World Cup debutants Curacao eager to make history, this promises to be one of the tournament's most competitive and unpredictable groups.
IPL Final, RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli no longer needs an IPL trophy to complete his story. He already has one. Yet as Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for another title-defining night, Virat Kohli remains the emotional pulse of a franchise that has grown with him.
IPL Qualifier 2, GT vs RR: In an IPL era obsessed with innovation, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned back to cricket's oldest lessons. Their record-breaking partnership against Rajasthan Royals was a reminder that timing, technique and trust in the basics remain the sport's most reliable currency.
IPL 2026: Heavily criticised for both his on-field and off-field decisions, Riyan Parag battled injury to lead Rajasthan Royals into the playoffs. Now, he has the chance to match Shane Warne's legacy by becoming the first RR captain since 2008 to lift the IPL trophy and deliver Rajasthan's second title in franchise history.
LSG vs PBKS, Preview: Punjab Kings head into a must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, hoping to stop a six-match losing streak that has pushed their playoff hopes to the brink. While PBKS still have an outside chance of qualifying, LSG, already out of contention, will look to end their season on a high note at home.
IPL 2026, RCB vs KKR: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's superb IPL season has naturally revived India comeback talk, but the veteran pacer is right to stay away from the noise and focus on bowling well, staying fit and enjoying his cricket without added pressure.
