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A Career Built On Patience And Leadership: Rohit Sharma's Journey To National Glory
Padma Shri Awards: Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
President Droupadi Murmu sanctioned the bestowal of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including two duo awards, with each duo counted as a single honour.
Rohit’s recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian men’s cricket. As captain, he led India to two ICC titles, lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025.
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Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Praveen Kumar Set To Be Awarded Padma Shri Awards
T20 World Cup: Former India captain Rohit Sharma, Indian women' team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Para-athlete Praveen Kumar are set to be honoured with the Padma Shri as the Padma Awards 2026 were announced on Sunday.
WPL 2026: 'Uncertainty In Points Table Keeps Tournament Alive', Says Veda
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she relishes the unpredictability of the points table in 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), pointing out that the uncertainty over who would finish at which spot has kept players and fans equally engrossed.
2nd T20I: 'Surya's Innings Showed Maturity And Awareness,' Says Gavaskar After India Take 2-0 Lead
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed captain Suryakumar Yadav's ‘mature’ knock, which helped India secure a hefty victory against New Zealand in the second T20I that was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday.
WPL 2026: 'Batters Showed Little Intent To Stay At Crease,' Mithali Slams Warriorz Batting After Loss Against GG
Former India: Former India captain Mithali Raj has criticised UP Warriorz’s batting performance after they suffered a 45-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants in the WPL match here at BCA stadium.
Irfan Pathan Advocates Abhishek's ODI World Cup Selection After T20 Heroics
ODI World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged the national selectors to consider T20I star Abhishek Sharma for the ODI World Cup, stating that the left-hander’s explosive T20 performances could translate effectively into the ODI format if used smartly.
Varun Chakaravarthy Is A Magician, Make No Mistake: Gavaskar
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar analysed spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s performance and praised the team’s all-round performance in the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand as the Men in Blue clinched a thumping win in Nagpur and kicked off the final preparations ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup.
Good To See Jemimah Play Her Natural Game On Tough Wicket: Mithali
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Mithali Raj lauded Delhi Capitals’ recent win against Mumbai Indians and highlighted skipper Jemimah Rodrigues’ composed, match-winning knock under pressure while also assessing the tough road ahead for MI against an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
You Pushed Indian Badminton Forward: Yuvraj Hails Saina Nehwal’s ‘incredible Career’
BWF Super Series: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal, one of India's most outstanding badminton players, who has announced her retirement from competitive sports after nearly two years of absence due to a chronic knee issue.
IPL Has Helped Overseas Players To Get Used To Intimidating Crowds In India: Nasser Hussain
The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatise to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain said ahead of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup starting next month in India and Sri Lanka.
Kohli Is Tied To The Job Of Scoring Runs, Not To An Image: Gavaskar
While Virat Kohli: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli’s greatest strength lies in his ability to remain unshackled by expectations and play purely according to the situation after the talismanic batter scored a century in the third ODI against New Zealand.
Indian Team Comes Under Fire On Social Media For Humiliating Home ODI Series Defeat To NZ For First Time
ODI World Cup: The Indian men's ODI cricket team came under fire on social media on Sunday as it went down to a depleted New Zealand side 2-1 in the three-match ODI series, losing the series-deciding third and final ODI by 41 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Mokhade Becomes Third Batter To Score 800 Runs In A Single Season
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha opening batter Aman Mokhade etched his name into the record books on Sunday by becoming only the third cricketer in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to score 800 runs in a single season. The milestone came during the final of the 2025-26 season against Saurashtra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.
They’re In Strong Position, Death Bowling Is A Concern, Says Dinesh Karthik On India’s Form Ahead Of T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that defending champions India are in a ‘strong position’ heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7, but raised concerns over the team’s bowling in the death overs, stating that the Men in Bl;ue ‘stack up their XI.’
Abhishek Defines The Way This Indian Team Wants To Play T20 Cricket, Says Bangar
T20 World Cup: India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma represents the fearless brand of cricket the side wishes to play at next month's T20 World Cup, said former batting coach Sanjay Bangar
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