FIFA has signed a broadcasting agreement with Zee Entertainment Enterprises for India coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a prolonged rights sale process in one of the tournament’s last major unsold markets. The deal was announced just 10 days before the competition begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico on June 11. While financial details were not disclosed, previous reports indicated FIFA had significantly reduced its asking price during negotiations. The agreement also covers 39 FIFA events through 2034, including the 2027 Women’s World Cup, strengthening Zee’s position in India’s competitive sports broadcasting sector. (PC: The Hindu)

The ICC announced several key decisions after its board meeting in Ahmedabad. It confirmed that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. Instead, India's matches will be played at a neutral venue under the agreed hybrid model.   The ICC also approved trials of pink balls in Test matches to reduce time lost due to bad light. Head coaches will be allowed to speak with players during scheduled drinks breaks.   The Women's Champions Trophy 2027 has been moved to February. The ICC will also launch a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026 and suspended Cricket Canada over governance issues. (PC: ICC, AP)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first Indian pair to win the Singapore Open doubles title. The former world No. 1 duo defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the men's doubles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday.   The Indian pair recovered after losing the opening game and dominated the final two games with aggressive attacking play. The victory added another milestone to their successful partnership, giving them a ninth World Tour title and a third Super 750 crown. The triumph also highlighted their return to top form after a series of runner-up finishes over the past two seasons.  

Virat Kohli said the emergence of young players pushed him to raise his standards after helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the IPL 2026 title. Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 as RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Ahmedabad.   Without naming teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kohli said “super young players” had forced him to adapt his mindset and play more aggressively. The 37-year-old also praised RCB’s balanced squad, highlighting contributions from both batters and bowlers throughout the season.   Kohli said RCB’s success came from teamwork, maturity and belief, as the franchise secured its second consecutive IPL title. (PC: NDTV)

Zee Entertainment has secured the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, ending uncertainty over where fans could watch football's biggest tournament. The agreement, announced just days before the World Cup begins on June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, also includes rights to 38 other FIFA events through 2034. India had been one of the last major markets without a confirmed broadcaster for the tournament. To strengthen its sports portfolio, Zee has also launched four dedicated sports channels, ensuring long-term coverage of international football for Indian viewers. (PC: India Today)

Gujarat Titans endured a major scare after the IPL 2026 final when their team bus caught fire while returning from Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium to the team hotel on Sunday night. Reports indicate a short circuit triggered the blaze, causing smoke to spread inside the vehicle. All players and staff were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. The squad reportedly waited on the roadside for nearly an hour before a replacement bus arrived. The incident capped a disappointing evening for Gujarat Titans, who lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets. The scare followed a demanding travel schedule and weather-related disruptions in recent days. (PC: X)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru cemented their place among the IPL's elite teams by winning a second consecutive title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. After ending an 18-year wait for their maiden trophy in 2025, RCB needed just 12 months to add another championship to their cabinet. Gujarat were restricted to 155/8 by a disciplined bowling attack led by Rasikh Salam Dar, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. In reply, Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls as RCB reached 161/5. The triumph makes Bengaluru only the third franchise to win back-to-back IPL titles. (PC: X/RCB)

Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped off a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign by winning the Orange Cap at just 15 years and 65 days of age. The teenage batter finished the season with 776 runs from 16 matches at an average of 48.5 and a stunning strike rate of 237.3. His lead remained intact after Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and opener Sai Sudharsan fell early in the IPL final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sooryavanshi also set several records during the season, including most sixes in a single IPL campaign with 72 and becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 IPL runs. (PC: India Today)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans by six wickets in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing 156, Virat Kohli produced a match-winning unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and guided RCB home with confidence. The veteran batter also recorded the fastest fifty of his IPL career despite battling an injury. Earlier, RCB's bowlers restricted GT to 155/8, with Rasikh Salam Dar taking three wickets, while Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed two each. Washington Sundar scored a fighting half-century for Gujarat, but RCB's all-round display secured another championship triumph. (PC: NDTV)

India’s star men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, scripted history by becoming the first Indian duo to win the prestigious Singapore Open title. The former world No. 1 pair staged a remarkable comeback in the final, defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. The victory ended their two-year title drought and marked one of the biggest achievements of their partnership. Their campaign included a stunning semifinal win over reigning world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, underlining their return to top form on the international badminton circuit. (PC: India Today)