India has formally entered a six-nation race to host the 2038 Asian Games, marking another major step in its ambitious drive to stage elite international events. The Olympic Council of Asia confirmed receiving India’s interest alongside bids from the Philippines and South Korea. With an evaluation committee set to inspect facilities next year, the final host selection decision will be announced in 2028 as India expands its sports goals.

India opener Abhishek Sharma revealed how mentor Yuvraj Singh’s crucial text message propelled him to smash the fastest T20I century by an Indian off just 30 balls against Afghanistan in New Delhi. Following advice to rotate strike instead of forcing every delivery, Abhishek powered to 108 off 34 balls, helping India secure a 127-run win and a 3-0 series sweep.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed a clear comeback pathway for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, emphasizing the need for match fitness through the India A route before his international return. Following India’s 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan in New Delhi, Gambhir shared plans for the 2027 World Cup, highlighting how both Hardik and young pace all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy could feature together in the playing XI.

Indian opening batter Abhishek Sharma scripted history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by hitting a 30-ball T20I century against Afghanistan, breaking Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest hundred by an Indian. Following his milestone, Sharma dropped into a meditation pose. He later clarified that the post-century celebration was not an imitation of football star Erling Haaland, but a message to promote mental stability.

India is setting its sights on rekindling its romance with elite motorsport, forming a dedicated 10-member Task Force to lay the groundwork for a Formula 1 comeback by 2028. Announced by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the panel will evaluate infrastructure, taxation, and policy frameworks needed to host the grand spectacle once again, aiming to revive the adrenaline that vanished after the 2013 Grand Prix.

India claimed another Women’s Asia Cup title in Dubai with emphatic wins over Thailand, Pakistan, and Hong Kong China, but the victory masks persistent team flaws. With openers Shafali Verma scoring 236 runs and Smriti Mandhana adding 213, the rest of the batting lineup faltered badly. Severe instability at No. 3, a reliance on spin, pace bowling gaps, and 12 dropped catches in five games signal deep problems before the Asian Games.

Alexander Zverev claimed his first US Open title by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 final, but hilariously forgot he had won on match point until fans alerted him. The German top seed overcame childhood Type 1 diabetes and past heartbreak to capture his second career Grand Slam trophy. Meanwhile, Shelton climbs to a career-high No. 4 ranking ahead of his Davis Cup appearance in Prague.

Indian pace veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reflected on the deep emotional toll of India’s semi-final exits in ICC tournaments, identifying the 2019 ODI World Cup defeat to New Zealand as the most heartbreaking moment of his international career. The 35-year-old bowler also opened up about realizing his India career was over following the 2022 T20 World Cup, after making peace with the transition with support from his family.

India’s defending champion chess team faced a worrying start at the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad after spending over five hours stranded at Samarkand airport without hotel room assignments. Non-playing captain Srinath Narayanan and Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi expressed deep concern over the severe lack of organizational clarity, raising anxiety for players like D Gukesh and Koneru Humpy right before the historical 400-team tournament gets underway.

India celebrated a sensational sweep at the Junior Hockey Asia Cup on Sunday, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming continental titles and sealing qualification for their respective Junior World Cups. The women’s squad edged out China 1-0 to retain their title for a third straight edition, while the men’s team stormed to a commanding 4-1 victory against South Korea to capture a historic fourth consecutive championship.