Author: Arijit Bose

London: Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane has joined BBC Sport’s commentary panel for the sixth edition of The Hundred, becoming the only Indian voice among the broadcaster’s line-up for the 2026 season. Rahane is part of an experienced commentary team featuring former and current international cricketers, including Mark Wood, Katey Martin, Emilio Gay, Isa Guha, Alex Hartley, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, Tymal Mills, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Dawid Malan, Amanda-Jade Wellington and Carlos Brathwaite. The latest edition of The Hundred marks a new phase for the competition following…

New Delhi: As India’s sporting ambitions continue to expand on the global stage, attention is increasingly turning towards the systems that identify, nurture and sustain talent long before athletes reach elite competition. Reinforcing this vision, Intertek India and Sportz Village Foundation convened a leadership forum in New Delhi, bringing together corporate leaders, sports development experts, accomplished athletes and emerging talent to discuss collaborative strategies for strengthening the country’s grassroots sports ecosystem. The event highlighted the importance of building long-term pathways for young athletes through partnerships that extend beyond financial assistance…

Mumbai: India opener Prabhsimran Singh says he is eager to earn his maiden international cap during the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, describing the opportunity to represent the national team as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. Speaking to JioStar, the Punjab Kings batter said playing for India has always been his ultimate ambition. Having previously been part of the squad for the Asian Games without making an appearance, Prabhsimran expressed hope that this time he would make his international debut and establish himself in the national setup. The 25-year-old acknowledged…

Johannesburg: The fixtures for the fifth edition of South Africa’s SA20 league have been unveiled, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to begin their title defence against Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season’s final on January 17, 2027, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The month-long tournament will conclude with the final at Newlands in Cape Town on February 21, 2027, as all six host venues prepare to welcome some of the world’s leading T20 cricketers. The opening clash is expected to renew one of the league’s…

Mumbai: With the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) set to begin on August 26, league co-founder Abhishek Bachchan has said the tournament is designed as a long-term sporting venture focused on building a sustainable cricket ecosystem in Europe rather than chasing immediate success. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Bachchan said the league’s founders believed that attracting credible team owners with a clear vision would naturally encourage leading international cricketers to participate. He noted that the signing of established stars such as Faf du Plessis and Ravichandran…

Mumbai: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has described his move from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings ahead of TATA IPL 2026 as one of the biggest decisions of his career, saying he was prepared to start from scratch rather than remain in an environment that no longer suited him. Speaking on JioStar’s Superstars, Samson revealed that his decision to leave Rajasthan Royals, where he spent 11 seasons and captained the franchise for five years, came only after weeks of discussions with his family. Although he acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding such…