World champion Samrat Rana secured a bronze in the men's 10m air pistol at the Asian Championship, despite a dip in form from his qualification performance. India also clinched a silver in the team event, with Rana, Sharvan Kumar, and Varun Tomar contributing to the impressive total. The nation fields the largest contingent at the prestigious competition.
Former captain MS Dhoni supports Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. He believes performance and fitness, not age, should decide their future in ODI cricket. Dhoni emphasises that experienced players offer invaluable guidance to younger teammates. He stated that if they continue to perform and remain fit, they should be considered for selection.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has largely ruled out a career in cricket commentary, citing the difficulty in balancing description with criticism and his struggle with memorizing statistics. He prefers listening and absorbing information rather than speaking, though he humorously admits to still being awkward at phone conversations.
Seventeen-year-old Anahat Singh achieved a career-defining victory at the Squash On Fire Open, defeating top seed Georgina Kennedy in the final. This PSA Bronze-level title marks her 15th overall and makes her the youngest Asian player to enter the world's top 20.
Willow by Cricbuzz has announced major updates for the 2026 season, including free streaming of all four Team USA matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on YouTube for the first time. The platform has also partnered with Jomboy Media for creator-led alternate telecasts and unveiled a revamped, faster viewing experience across its apps and devices.