The two countries already share strong sporting ties, especially in cricket and hockey, and have used major tours and series as high-profile platforms for the relationship.

Cricket Wellington confirmed it was investigating the incident which involved players from both sides allegedly striking each other with what appear to be cricket bats and stumps as chaos unfolded on the boundary.

As the players celebrated with the Indian national flag held high, the moment carried emotional weight far beyond the scoreboard

Travis Head produced one of the most devastating innings in Ashes history, smashing 123 off just 69 balls, the second-fastest century ever in an Ashes Test.

Thunder stars Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield and Hasrat Gill headlined the highly anticipated Sydney Smash, facing off against Sydney Sixers icons Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy in the second match of the evening.

The 31-year-old Bengaluru FC winger—born in Perth to an Anglo-Indian mother from Mumbai—has spent more than a year navigating the citizenship process.

Vispy Kharadi has claimed the Guinness World Records title for the heaviest weight holding Hercules Pillars (male) with a combined total of 261 kg (575.4 lb).

His parents, Lavanya and Hari, said they were shocked by the school’s decision, pointing out that Aarav had only missed two days of school this year for tennis.

The 29-year-old, who grew up in Navau, Ba (Fiji), dominated the competition with three world titles and a silver medal. Lal claimed first place in the 140kg Raw Open, 125kg Single Ply, and 125kg Deadlift-only categories, and finished second in the 125kg Bench-only division.

If the visa issue is not resolved swiftly, Nagal may miss the playoff, potentially jeopardising his chances to secure a wildcard entry into the 2026 Grand Slam season opener.