The Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on Sunday, recognising outstanding contributions across various fields, with Indian sport once again taking centre stage. A total of eight sportspersons and sports contributors were honoured this year, including star cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, both of whom received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to phase out the A-plus category from its central contracts, reflecting the changing landscape of Indian cricket and evolving player workloads across formats. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development on Saturday (January 24), stating that the eligibility criteria for the elite bracket are […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma said that he will be at the stadium watching the action unfold during the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup as well. The marquee event, starting February 7, will take place in India and Sri Lanka. Rohit led India to the title win in 2024 in the West Indies and the […]

Rohit Sharma has been a constant presence at every edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2007. From a young opener in South Africa to a title-winning captain in 2024, the journey has come full circle for the Indian batting stalwart. However, the upcoming T20 World Cup will mark […]

A light-hearted yet telling moment involving actor Abhishek Bachchan has gone viral on social media after he jokingly suggested that Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be signed by the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) once they retire from international cricket. The remark came during a high-profile ETPL event in Sydney, where […]

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has slipped from the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings just a week after reclaiming it, following the conclusion of the ODI series against New Zealand. Kohli had surged to No.1 after a sublime century in the opening ODI, reminding the cricketing world of his enduring class. However, […]

A disturbing security breach involving Indian batting star Rohit Sharma has sparked widespread concern after a video from Indore went viral on social media. The incident reportedly occurred outside the team hotel during the third ODI between India and New Zealand, where a woman was seen bypassing security and briefly grabbing Rohit Sharma’s arm as […]

Rohit Sharma served up a wry piece of advice for Kuldeep Yadav that doubled as a strategic nudge: when you’re in India’s XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup, put your head down and bowl — stop appealing on every delivery. The remark, made on the Captain’s Road Map, shows with Jatin Sapru, passed as […]

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has launched a sharp critique of the process that led to Rohit Sharma’s removal as ODI captain, arguing the decision didn’t happen in a vacuum and pointing a finger at both chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary called the move “disrespectful” to Rohit — a player […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s dismissals in the second ODI against New Zealand reminded him of the 2023 ODI World Cup final as well. He also added that the trio’s dismissals were similar to the way they got out in that match. […]