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11/08/2026

"C❤️G"

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially husband and wife. 💍❤️

Ronaldo shared the big news on Instagram, and the internet is already buzzing.

Link 👉https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/cristiano-ronaldo-marries-georgina-rodriguez-portugal-instagram-post-2969069-2026-08-12

11/08/2026

"SHAME ON YOU."

Ranjit Bajaj has slammed AIFF and its deputy secretary through an explosive video after the U-15 coach selection row.

Ranjit Bajaj has accused AIFF and M. Satyanarayan of mishandling the India U-15 appointment process. His broadside also raised deeper questions about youth scouting, selection and control within Indian football.

11/08/2026

Sarfaraz Khan is back.

Mohammad Kaif has a message for those who brought him back.

Mohammad Kaif has backed Sarfaraz Khan's recall to India's Test squad for Sri Lanka and urged everyone to move on from past issues. He said the call should be judged on cricketing merit as India look to make use of spin-friendly conditions.

11/08/2026

A new format, no quarter-finals and a longer road to the title. 🏑

The Hockey World Cup 2026 is set to look very different, with India’s men’s and women’s teams facing a fresh challenge under the revamped structure.

The 2026 Hockey World Cup will run with a revised format after the FIH removed the quarterfinal stage. The change puts greater weight on pool results and makes carried-over points crucial to the semi-final race.

11/08/2026

Big names, including Heinrich Klaasen, to make their ILT20 debuts.

Here's how teams have gone about their pre-auction signings this year.

Finn Allen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen have been confirmed as ILT20 pre-auction signings for Season 5. The moves set up the October 1 auction as franchises balance fresh overseas additions with key returns.

11/08/2026

“I’d rather have him get out going for a six than playing a forceful defence.”

Rishabh Pant has been told stick to his attacking playing style.

Deep Dasgupta has urged India to let Rishabh Pant bat on instinct in Sri Lanka. His point is that Pant's value lies in attack, not in looking respectable while second-guessing himself.

11/08/2026

Harmanpreet Singh has a lot riding on his shoulders at the Hockey World Cup — and former India star Jugraj Singh believes he could be the trump card India need.

Jugraj Singh has cast Harmanpreet Singh as India's decisive figure ahead of the Hockey World Cup. The endorsement rests on elite drag-flicking, hard-earned fitness and a rare appetite to keep learning.

11/08/2026

Virat Kohli’s impact on the field goes far beyond catches and run-outs.

Former India fielding coach T Dilip reveals how Kohli’s intensity pushes his teammates to raise their standards — and why his influence remains so valuable at 37. 🔥

Former India fielding coach T Dilip said Virat Kohli’s intensity still drives standards on the field. He said Kohli’s energy pushes team-mates to stretch their limits and value every contribution.

11/08/2026

India return to the World Test Championship action in just 4 days.

The Shubman Gill side has won only Test series so far in the WTC calendar

India return to the World Test Championship with their qualification hopes hanging by a thread after a prolonged run of poor results. With nine Tests remaining, Shubman Gill's side need a near-perfect finish to keep their final hopes alive.

11/08/2026

🚨BREAKING 🚨

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel arrested over r**e allegations

Bengal wicketkeeper Abishek Porel arrested over r**e allegations