India’s emerging players are set for a big test against Belgium in the FIH Pro League opener, with skipper Harmanpreet Singh urging them to seize the opportunity
11 February,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been downgraded to Grade B as the BCCI abolished the A plus category in its latest central contracts. The board awarded contracts to 30 men and 21 women cricketers, revamping the existing grading structure
10 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesShubman Gill, who has been leading Team India in two formats, Tests and ODIs, has been named in the Grade A contract by the board. Along with him, lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are also named in the same grade
09 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia will begin their T20 World Cup campaign at the iconic Wankhede Stadium against the USA, revisiting memories of their historic 2011 World Cup triumph at the same venue. Led by Mumbai’s own Suryakumar Yadav, the world No.1 side enters the tournament as favourites after dominant recent series wins at home
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