Archer Kapil tests positive for COVID-19

The MOC also approved financial assistance worth Rs 27.51 lakh for Sumit Nagal to support his international training and competition programme from March to October 2026. Nagal's calendar includes participation in ATP Challenger events, ATP Tour events, ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, Grand Slams such as Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open, as well as the Davis Cup 2nd round tie and Asian Games 2026.

Kuldeep Yadav did not get many chances to play in the tournament except for a match against Pakistan, where he picked up one wicket while conceding 14 runs.

Set to be organised for three days - March 8, 9 and 10 - the 2nd edition of the carnival will be inaugurated on Sunday, after completion of the 64th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium, which will also mark the celebration of International Women's Day. This edition will put a special focus on women athletes, influencers and fitness champions, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

India is on course to create history at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as they edged past England to advance to the Final. India will now lock horns with New Zealand for the title on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

Kapil was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the PGTI's '72 The League' final. During India's semifinal clash, Samson continued his upward run in the tournament with a clutch 89 in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes. On the other hand, Abhishek's poor run continued as he managed just nine runs in seven balls, falling to off spinners for the third time in the tournament. So far, he has just made 89 runs in seven innings, with a fifty against Zimbabwe as his only important contribution.

Suryakumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach Ashok Aswalkar and Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey highlighted India's struggles with the ball against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. Even though India secured the victory, the Men in Blue's bowling attack, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, struggled big time to control the run flow, allowing England to come very close to India's massive 254-run target.

The winner of the match will advance to the final to face New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India (SAI), and other stakeholders briefed Dr Mandaviya on the country's readiness ahead of the event, ensuring that athletes receive every possible support to excel at the continental showpiece.

Kapil Dev, the legendary former India captain and current President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), on Tuesday outlined his long-term vision to expand the reach of professional golf in the country and improve earning opportunities for players.

Samson's explosive 97-run knock off 50 balls, with the help of 12 fours and four sixes, guided the defending champion to a five-wicket win against the West Indies, which helped them to secure their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.