Congress leader Shama Mohamed has responded to criticism over her now-deleted post fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Facing backlash from BJP leaders, Mohamed pointed to an old tweet by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, in which Ranaut used derogatory language against Sharma over his stance on the farmers' protest.

New Delhi: India batter Ajinkya Rahane was on Monday assigned captaincy of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League after a remarkable run in the domestic T20 competition.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sparked controversy with her sharp criticism of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat for a sportsman" and labeling him "the most unimpressive captain India has ever had."

Dubai: India beat New Zealand by 44 runs here on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy.

Nagpur: A magnificent run in domestic cricket this season culminated in a third Ranji Trophy title for Vidarbha, who emerged champions on the basis of their first-innings lead in the summit clash, which ended in a draw at their home ground on Sunday.

Dubai: Invited to bat, India scored 249 for 9 against New Zealand in their last Group A match of the Champions Trophy here on Sunday.

Bengaluru: Shafali Verma smacked 80 not out as Delhi Capitals registered a commanding nine-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru to qualify for the Women’s Premier League knockouts here on Saturday.

Dubai: The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game.