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Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Naomi Osaka will compete in the One Point Slam on January 13, 2027. This exciting event lets amateurs play professionals for a million Australian dollars. Andrew Abdo said, "At the heart of the creation of the 1 Point Slam is our desire to even more deeply connect."
India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 series lead. Shree Charani took 4/23 to restrict Zimbabwe to 197. Pratika Rawal said, “Good to be back in the room, always good to score runs.” Rawal’s unbeaten 100 helped India chase the target easily.
Pratika Rawal smashed a century to lead India to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe on October 23, 2026. Rawal said, “To be able to score another century on the same day was special.” She overcame many injury setbacks to return and dominate the game with a powerful, unbeaten hundred.
Pakistan is set to host the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup from September 7 to October 1. India may play its matches in the UAE as a neutral venue. A PCB source said, "UAE will probably be the neutral venue of choice for everyone because the travel is short."
Kumar Kushagra joined India’s squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as cover for Ishan Kishan. Kishan got ruled out with a low-grade right adductor strain. The BCCI medical team said they are monitoring him. Kushagra travelled from Christchurch to join the team after India won the first match.
Indian archer Sheetal Devi passed her Class 12 exams after her stunning performance at the Asian Para Games. The 19-year-old shared the news on Instagram, saying, "Officially a 12th pass." Sheetal won two gold medals and one silver in Nagoya, and now she aims to compete in the LA Olympics.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is doubtful for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea after picking up a fresh injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said, "I don't know if he's ready for tomorrow." The team got a boost as Pedro Porro and Omar Marmoush are available, but many other players remain sidelined.
Team India finished its campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday with 114 medals. The squad secured 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, marking its best-ever finish. Athletes like Haney and Sandeep set new world records, as many others got medals on October 23.
India top-order batter S Meghana announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday at the age of 30. She played for RCB and Gujarat Giants in the WPL. "The field has been my second home," she said. Meghana now plans to mentor the next generation of players.
The qualifiers for the men's and women's cricket competitions at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are scheduled for January-February 2028. Eight teams will feature in each tournament. Cricket returns to the Olympics after over 100 years. The ICC shared this global events list with member boards after meetings in Dubai.
MotoGP will hold the Qatar Grand Prix from November 6-8 despite regional tensions. While organisers say they prioritize safety, rider Alex Marquez voiced scepticism about the situation. He said, "Every day, it changes and every day it looks worse." Preparations continue for the race at the Lusail International Circuit as planned.
Since the World Cup, spinner Axar Patel has conceded 9.1 runs an over in 17 T20Is. His precision has slipped, with deliveries often missing their intended mark. "Kabhi kabhi yeh hota T20I mein," he said. India now faces a tough choice on whether to keep him in the team.
India chased 160 against Pakistan on this day in the 2022 T20 World Cup. After India fell to 31/4, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya built a 113-run partnership. Kohli hit two sixes off Haris Rauf, and the commentator said, "The man is a genius! He's not just a king."