<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A sports aficionado, an avid follower of the NBA and a die-hard Cristiano Ronaldo fan: that's how Atishay Jain describes himself. He covers both Indian and international sports while his interests lie in cricket, football, basketball and tennis.</div>

Atishay Jain

<div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A sports aficionado, an avid follower of the NBA and a die-hard Cristiano Ronaldo fan: that's how Atishay Jain describes himself. He covers both Indian and international sports while his interests lie in cricket, football, basketball and tennis.</div>

Olympics

The prospect of India, an Asian powerhouse, hosting the Olympic Games is not just a dream but a strategic move in the making, with the nation already setting its sights on the 2036 Games.&nbsp;

2036 Olympics: Will India host the 2036 Olympic Games? Sports Minister Anurag Thakur drops major update

Cricket

Indian Premier League March 2024

Brand Finance released the list of the brand value of all IPL franchises and the Mumbai Indians occupied the top spot. Let's take a look at the brand value of all the 10 IPL franchises.

IPL Backstage: MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in 2nd place, Virat Kohli-starrer RCB not in top 3; check all 10 teams' brand value

In the MLC, Glenn Maxwell will team up with countrymen Travis Head and Steve Smith for a franchise that will be coached by legend Ricky Ponting.

Out-of-form Glenn Maxwell signs with Ricky Ponting's franchise amidst IPL 2024, says 'I watched from afar...'

Despite Rohit Sharma's impressive century, MS Dhoni's significant contribution in the final overs led CSK to a win over MI, sparking renewed discussions about Hardik Pandya's leadership abilities.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI: Punjab Kings make 2 changes after electing to field against Mumbai Indians; check the playing XIs here

After losing the toss against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 18 (Thursday), MI skipper Hardik reiterated the importance of every member of the squad committing to the team's goal.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI: Hardik Pandya makes big revelation on Mumbai Indians' dressing room talk, says 'every individual will have to...'

Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 113 runs off 72 balls with the help of 12 fours and four sixes. Kohli's single-handed masterclass powered RCB's score to 183/3 in 20 overs.

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli registers 8th century in Indian Premier League, becomes 1st player to breach 7,500-run mark

With RR needing one run to win the match and Jos Buttler six runs away from his 6th IPL ton, the English batter smashed a six to bring up his three-figure mark and won the game for his franchise.

IPL 2024, RR vs RCB: Jos Buttler's century in 100th match overshadows Virat Kohli's ton as RR pour salt on RCB's wounds to register 6-wicket win

Michael Vaughan made a sensational statement and urged Team India chief selector Ajit Agarkar to not be 'sacred' when it comes to making the big decisions.&nbsp;

'Don't be scared of...': Ex-England captain delivers shocking challenge to Ajit Agarkar, urges him to drop Virat Kohli from T20 World Cup squad

DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly commented on Rishabh Pant's potential inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad, urging fans and experts to allow him some time to play.

'I should be able to judge...': Sourav Ganguly opens up on Rishabh Pant's chances of playing the 2024 T20 World Cup

Hardik Pandya said that the players should have taken more chances in the middle order and the left-handed batters should have gone hard at left-arm spinner Axar Patel.

IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya surprisingly finds fault in Tilak Varma's valiant knock after MI's loss against DC, says 'If I had to pick something out...'

After the game, KL Rahul admitted that he couldn't find the right time to introduce Ravi Bishnoi while match-ups also played a significant part in his decision-making.

IPL 2024: KL Rahul explains his surprising decision to bring Ravi Bishnoi into the attack in 16th over, says ‘I couldn’t get a good time to…’

After reaching the half-century milestone, Dhruv Jurel celebrated by saluting his father, who is a Kargil War veteran and was on Saturday watching his son from the stands.

IPL 2024: Dhruv Jurel pays tribute to his father with salute celebration, reveals reason behind his gesture after leading RR to win over LSG

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India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1st Test

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New Zealand tour of India, 2024

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

England tour of Pakistan, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024

New Zealand Women tour of India, 2024

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2024

South Africa tour of Bangladesh, 2024

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

India tour of South Africa, 2024

Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024

England tour of West Indies, 2024

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India's young batter Tilak Varma went berserk in Rajkot as he smashed 10 sixes and 14 fours in his 67-ball 151 for Hderabad against Meghalaya.

Tilak Varma registered highest score in SMAT history.

Tilak hit 10 sixes in his 151-run knock.

Hyderabad registered the joint-highest victory by runs in SMAT history. 

Tilak Varma in frame

Tilak Varma becomes 1st batter to score 3 consecutive T20 centuries, breaks Shreyas Iyer's all-time SMAT record with 151-run knock

India tour of Australia 2024-25

Bumrah's sensational display helped India gain a substantial 46-run lead in the first innings after the Aussies were knocked out for 104.

India bowl out Australia for 104 runs.

They take a lead of 46 runs in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah picked up five wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah in frame

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah eyes to reach massive milestone, needs four wickets to become first player in world to so

Both India and Australia failed to perform during the first inning of the ongoing Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Australia scored 104 runs in first inning of Perth Test. 

India scored 150 runs in first innings of Perth Test. 

Former Australia cricketers revealed how ball change impacted the batting in Australia. 

Jasprit Bumrah and Kookaburra balls

IND vs AUS: Why Australia batters are so woeful in current WTC cycle? CA's ball-change backfires

India Women tour of Australia 2024

Australia will be without the services of their captain Alyssa Healy in the three-ODI series at home against India next month. 

The three-ODI series begins on December 5.

Tahlia McGrath will lead the side.

Alyssa Healy is doubtful for New Zealand series as well. 

Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke talks to players in a huddle at Blundstone Arena on January 30, 2024 in Hobart.

Australia women's cricket team

Massive setback for Australia! Captain ruled out of series against India, 21-year-old named as replacement 

As images and videos of Anushka's attendance swiftly went viral on social media, fans were thrilled by her presence.

They get lead of 46 runs.

Anushka Sharma in attendance on Day 2.

Anushka Sharma in attendance for Day 2 of Perth Test

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma in stands to support Virat Kohli and Team India during day 2 of Perth Test

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Bad news for Gukesh as he slips in latest FIDE Chess rankings

Tennis

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Does Novak Djokovic’s US Open exit signal end is near? 

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EXPLAINED - India's dominance in Para Badminton in 2024 Paris Paralympics

Caribbean Premier League 2024

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Dwayne Bravo announces T20 retirement; confirms THIS TOURNAMENT as his last 

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U20 World Athletics Championships: Shahruk Khan breaks national record again, but fails to win medal