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Some cricket rivalries are built on tradition, while others grow through unforgettable moments that leave a lasting mark on the sport. The India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team timeline is a perfect example of the latter. Although these two nations have always shared mutual respect, their contests have become increasingly competitive over the past two decades. From India’s first tour of New Zealand in the 1950s to dramatic ICC tournament clashes in the modern era, every generation has witnessed matches that shaped this rivalry. Whether it was New Zealand’s disciplined seam attack exploiting swinging conditions or…

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected Vinesh Phogat’s request to compete in three upcoming international wrestling tournaments, dealing another setback to the former world championship medallist’s comeback plans. The federation cited her ongoing suspension and an unsatisfactory response to a show-cause notice as the primary reasons for denying her entries. The decision affects Vinesh’s proposed participation in the Grand Prix of Spain, the Polyak Imre, Varga Janos and Kozma Istvan Memorial Ranking Series in Budapest, and the Poland Open in Warsaw. The rejection comes after the wrestler failed to secure qualification for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Why Did…

Vinesh Phogat’s highly anticipated return to competitive wrestling ended in disappointment after the former world championship medallist failed to secure a place in India’s squad for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The emotionally charged selection trials in New Delhi were marked by weight-category disputes, controversial officiating, repeated video reviews and heated confrontations, making it one of the most dramatic days in recent Indian wrestling history. Despite falling short of qualification, Vinesh left the arena with a defiant message, promising that her fight was far from over. Her statement underscored a comeback journey defined by resilience, determination and continued conflict with the…

India’s disappointing exit from the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has reignited debate over the future of captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Former India captain Diana Edulji believes the time has come for a leadership transition in the shortest format, arguing that Indian women’s cricket needs separate teams, captains, and coaching setups for T20Is and ODIs to remain competitive on the global stage. Speaking after India’s second consecutive group-stage exit under Harmanpreet’s leadership, Edulji called for bold structural changes similar to those made in Indian men’s cricket. While backing Harmanpreet to continue leading the ODI side, she said a fresh captain…

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted the team must “rethink a lot of things” after its 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to Australia at Lord’s. The loss knocked the defending ODI world champions out in the league stage and highlighted several issues, including inconsistent batting, inexperienced pace bowling, poor fielding, and a lack of execution in crucial matches. Despite producing her best innings of the tournament with a rapid half-century against Australia, Harmanpreet acknowledged that India failed to perform at the level required against the world’s strongest teams. Head coach Amol Muzumdar also stressed that…

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has reaffirmed the sport’s ambition to return to India, saying F1 remains committed to bringing a Grand Prix back when the right promoters, partners and investment structure are in place. Although no official timeline has been set, Domenicali described India as a priority market for Formula 1’s long-term global expansion. India last hosted a Formula 1 race at the Buddh International Circuit between 2011 and 2013, before the event was removed from the calendar due to taxation and financial challenges. More than a decade later, F1 believes the country’s rapidly growing fan base makes it…

Rockstar Games, the developer behind the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), is facing fresh scrutiny following allegations of unfair pay practices, excessive overtime and workplace policy changes. The claims surfaced in an interview published by Game Developer, where members of the newly formed Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU) anonymously described concerns about compensation, working conditions and remote work policies. The allegations come just months before GTA 6’s scheduled release on November 19, placing one of the gaming industry’s biggest studios under increased public attention. Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have responded by defending the company’s…

India will return to Sri Lanka for their first Test tour in nearly nine years, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirming a two-match series in August 2026. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 and marks India’s first Test assignment in Sri Lanka since Virat Kohli led the team to a dominant 3-0 series victory in 2017. The two-Test contest will be crucial for both teams as they aim to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship standings. With challenging spin-friendly conditions expected, the series is set to provide an early test of India’s…

Harshavardhan GB has become India’s 97th Chess Grandmaster (GM), achieving the coveted title after securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in Chennai. The 22-year-old’s milestone brings India closer to the historic landmark of producing 100 Grandmasters, further strengthening Chennai’s reputation as the country’s chess capital. Harshavardhan finished second with 6.5 points from nine rounds, recording three victories and one draw in his final four games. The decisive draw against veteran Mihail Nikitenko confirmed his final GM norm, ending a six-year wait since earning the International Master (IM) title in…

India’s Kidambi Srikanth ended an encouraging campaign at the US Open Super 300 with a runner-up finish after losing to Su Li-yang of Chinese Taipei in the men’s singles final. Despite staging a strong comeback to force a deciding game, the former world No. 1 was defeated 15-21, 21-16, 9-21 in a match that lasted just over an hour. The result marks Srikanth’s first final appearance of the 2026 season, offering a positive boost after a series of inconsistent performances. While he narrowly missed out on the title, his run to the final highlighted signs of renewed form ahead of…