Pacer Mohit Sharma has announced retirement from all forms of cricket. "From representing Haryana to wearing...India jersey and playing in IPL, this journey has been nothing short of blessing," he wrote. Mohit played 26 ODIs and eight T20Is for India, taking 37 international wickets. He was part of India's ODI World Cup 2015 and T20 World Cup 2014 squads.

Mohit Sharma announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India have announced their squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. Shubman Gill has been included, however, he will play in the series subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI COE. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has also been included after recovering from a left quadriceps injury. The Suryakumar Yadav-led squad also features Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh.

India announce squad for T20I series against South Africa

Former Team India captain Virat Kohli slammed his 84th international hundred on Wednesday against South Africa, reaching the landmark in 50 fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli scored his 84th international hundred in his 622nd innings, while Sachin reached the milestone in his 672nd international innings in an ODI against New Zealand on March 8, 2009.

Kohli takes 50 fewer innings than Sachin to slam 84 international hundreds

Former Team India captain Virat Kohli smashed his second ODI hundred in a row, reaching the three-figure mark off 90 deliveries in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. It is Kohli's 53rd hundred in ODI cricket and 84th ton in international cricket. The 37-year-old has now hit 10 international hundreds against South Africa.

Virat Kohli smashes 2nd ODI century in a row, registers 84th international ton

Centre on Wednesday rolled back its order on compulsory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile devices. "Given Sanchar Saathi's increasing acceptance, Government has decided not to make the pre- installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers," said a Ministry of Communications press release. Amid a row earlier, government clarified that users would be able to delete the app.

Govt removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on phones

Indian chess player Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest FIDE-rated player in history. Sarwagya achieved the feat at three years, seven months and 20 days, according to reports. Kushwaha, who hails from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, broke the record that was previously held by West Bengal’s Anish Sarkar, who had achieved the feat at three years and eight months.

3-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player in history

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI in Raipur. India have now lost 20 tosses in a row in ODI cricket, which is a 1-in-1-million rarity. India last won toss in ODI cricket in November 2023 during ODI World Cup. India are fielding an unchanged playing XI.

India lose toss in ODI cricket for 20th time in a row, a 1-in-1-million rarity

SolarSquare introduces a Zero-Investment Plan to boost solar adoption in Indian homes. With a ₹78,000 government subsidy funding the down payment & electricity bill savings, that cover EMIs, the plan makes solar highly affordable. A 3kW system EMIs start at ₹3,500. Ranked No.1 on National Solar Portal, SolarSquare offers installation, maintenance & subsidy support — simplifying solar for families.

SolarSquare’s Zero Investment Plan makes going solar easy for homeowners

Indian rupee crossed the 90-mark against the US dollar on Wednesday, falling to a new record low of 90.13. This makes it the third consecutive time that the currency has hit a record low. The dip in the rupee comes amid stalled US-India trade talks and heavy outflows of Foreign Portfolio Investment, a currency expert said.

Rupee falls to new record low for 3rd straight time

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said, "If Europe wants to fight a war, we are ready now." He accused European leaders of abandoning a peaceful approach and backing continued hostilities in Ukraine. Putin said that European governments are making demands over the Ukraine conflict that Russia cannot accept.