India edged past Japan by two runs in a thrilling five‑over one‑off T20I, with Axar Patel defending eight runs in the final over after Japan restricted the reigning champions to 32/4.

India secured its first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final by 147 runs.

Opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name into history at the Asian Games 2026 during India’s gold‑medal clash against Sri Lanka Women at the Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya.

India won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision reflecting their confidence after marching into the final unbeaten, having thrashed Japan and Bangladesh in the group stages.

The Chennai Super Kings on Monday announced Zaheer Khan as its new head coach, succeeding Stephen Fleming, who ha now joined England as the new Test coach.

The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of India‑Japan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions.

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of India’s men’s selection committee is nearing its end after a three‑year stint marked by triumphs such as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and Asia Cup 2025, but also controversies and high‑profile retirements.

Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese all‑rounder Benjamin Ito‑Davis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake Kusuda‑Nairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Powered by Shafali Verma who struck her maiden T20I century, the victory confirmed at least a silver medal and lifted India’s tally to four.

The BCCI has entrusted its office‑bearers with the decision on whether to extend Ajit Agarkar as chairman of selectors or appoint a replacement, as his contract nears expiry on October 4.

India Women began their Asian Games title defence with a commanding eight‑wicket win over hosts Japan at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming West Indies series as he continues rehabilitation for a quadriceps injury sustained during IPL 2026.

India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity, after leaving the 15‑year‑old on the sidelines during India’s 3‑0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.

In a clash that might have otherwise faded into a routine fixture, stylish Indian opener Abhishek Sharma injected life and spectacle with a performance for the ages at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 30‑ball century to power India to a crushing 127‑run win over Afghanistan in the third T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, sealing a 3‑0 series sweep.

The Lahore High Court has dismissed wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwanʼs petition challenging notices from Pakistan’s cybercrime agency, the NCCIA.

Rookie all‑rounder Naman Dhir and J&K seamer Auqib Nabi have earned maiden call‑ups to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series, while veterans Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were left out.

Young leg‑spin all‑rounder Vipraj Nigam has been drafted into India’s Asian Games squad as a replacement for senior spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been ruled out with a side strain.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided that the Indian Premier League 2027 mini‑auction will be hosted in India, ending the recent practice of staging the event overseas.

Board of Control for Cricket in India's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar could be leading his last meeting to select India's squad for the upcoming West Indies series on Wednesday.