The Latest Breaking News from India

Won't play unless I am 100% fit and had adequate training, says shuttler Sai Praneeth

NEW DELHI: Low on confidence after below-par performances in the last six months, India's B Sai Praneeth says his mantra this year is to compete only when he gets adequate training and is at the peak of his fitness.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

The big picture: Alex Webb captures a fleeting glance in Mumbai, 1981

Once a devotee of black and white, photographer Alex Webb’s belief in colour was confirmed during a trip to India

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

Stafanie Taylor's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma's six leaves spectator with fractured nose

BENGALURU: A spectator was left with a fractured nose when a Rohit Sharma six off left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando landed in the stands on day one of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

India vs Sri Lanka pink-ball Test off to a dramatic start

BENGALURU: A summery Saturday afternoon, spectators in the excess of 22,000, the first pink-ball Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. There couldn’t have been a better advertisement for the classical format of cricket.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Shreyas calls the shots as India takes control of Pink ball Test

His 98-ball 92 guides the host to 252; the bowlers, led by Bumrah, restrict Sri Lanka to 86 for six on a pitch offering uneven bounce and prodigious turn

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022

Emma Raducanu celebrates her opening win at Indian Wells – Saturday’s sporting social

Elsewhere, Kevin Pietersen enjoyed a touching moment shared by England’s Barmy Army

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Indians abroad

Generally, they are seen as hardworking, harmless head-nodding IT nerds

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022

India’s daily COVID-19 count dips to 3,614, active cases fall to 40,559

This count is the lowest in the country since May 12, 2020 in the first wave

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022

No breakthrough in 15th round of India-China talks to end LAC impasse

India and China to continue military, diplomatic dialogue 

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022