Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after disciplinary proceedings were opened on Saturday over his departure from Portugal’s national team camp. The 41-year-old left before the Nations League match against Denmark following a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus, later apologised, and said he would accept any sanction
Gautam Gambhir backed India’s decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 after the second T20 International against the West Indies in Ranchi on Tuesday, even though the all-rounder made seven. At the JSCA Stadium, India lost despite scoring 249/5, and the coach said the batting order will remain flexible in T20 cricket.
The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy begins on Sunday, October 11, with 38 teams and 19 first-round matches across India. Arunachal Pradesh face a possible forfeit against Nagaland amid a legal dispute, while India players including Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Mohammed Shami feature for their state sides
Mohammed Shami said on Saturday, October 10, that it would not be his loss if he never played for India again, as debate over his national comeback intensified after Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall to the T20I squad for the New Zealand series later this month. The 36-year-old, last seen for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, said his focus remains on Bengal and domestic cricket.
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria sparked a viral reaction on X after mocking the Delhi Police response to Cockroach Janata Party demonstrations in New Delhi. The protests, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke and others, saw thousands detained as they demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and reversal of electoral roll revisions.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Saturday opened up on protest after Delhi Police denied permission for a CJP demonstration and detained its leaders in the capital. The protest, planned over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saw stone pelting near Akashwani Bhawan and injuries to two police personne
Pakistan has pulled out of the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Punjab, with Bangladesh replacing them. India, the defending champions, open against Bangladesh in Jalandhar on October 27, while the final will be played in Mohali on November 5
West Indies beat India by six wickets in the second T20I on Friday, pulling off a record chase of 250 to draw the five-match series 1-1. The visitors reached 250 in 18.3 overs, completing the highest T20I chase against India and the second-highest overall in the format. Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, packed with 6 fours and 9 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls with 7 fours and 7 sixes, while Romario Shepherd blasted 34 off 13 as West Indies gatecrashed India’s big night. India had looked in command after piling up 249/5, their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies. Sanju Samson returned to form with 82 before late blows from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma lifted the hosts, but India’s bowlers lost control once dew settled in and Hope took over.
India vs Russia Women Football Highlights: Russia clinch a clinical 4-0 victory over India. Check real-time updates of the IND vs RUS high profile friendly match at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 08 as it happened
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix introduces its first-ever sprint weekend format to the grueling Marina Bay circuit, where championship leader Kimi Antonelli looks to extend his 84-point advantage
