2026

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya NEW DELHI: National Sports Federations (NSFs) will have to publish athlete and coach selection policies well in advance of major international competitions, while those seeking to host international events in India will be eligible for financial assistance under revised Sports Ministry’s guidelines aimed at strengthening the country’s sporting ecosystem. The…

India’s Ravindra Jadeja, right, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) The BCCI’s decision to make domestic cricket participation mandatory for its players has brought several of India’s biggest names back into the Ranji Trophy spotlight. Last season, Virat Kohli returned to Delhi’s red-ball side for the first time in 13 years, while Rohit Sharma turned out…

Yuzvendra Chahal (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about his struggle with alcohol after his divorce, revealing that he checked into a rehabilitation centre for 26 days to get his life back on track. The leg-spinner said his drinking had crossed limits and he realised that continuing on the same path could…