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Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan due to a hamstring injury. Lahiru Udara has reportedly been named as his replacement, while Nissanka’s participation in the upcoming Test series remains subject to fitness clearance

Maja Chwalinska stunned world No. 11 Iva Jovic to reach the Wuhan Open quarterfinals, while Elina Svitolina defeated Chinese wild card Guo Hanyu. Chwalinska will face Maria Sakkari next, while Svitolina advances to her third Wuhan quarterfinal

Smriti Mandhana begins her full-time captaincy tenure as India face Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Raipur. India enter the historic bilateral series with confidence, while Zimbabwe seek their first T20I victory of the year against the hosts

Smriti Mandhana takes over as India’s all-format captain, bringing experience, tactical clarity and a calm, approachable leadership style. Former teammates and coaches believe her team-first mindset will help India build on recent successes and pursue further titles across formats

The Sangai Cup Inter-Club Judo Tournament 2026 will be held in Imphal from Friday to Sunday, serving as selection trials for Manipur's team for the National Judo Championships. The event is jointly organised by IIS and the Manipur Judo Association

Keemo Paul credited slower deliveries and the absence of dew for West Indies' 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. His five-wicket haul helped defend Shai Hope's century and level the five-match series 2-2

Formula 1 reportedly intends to conclude its 2026 season in the Middle East as scheduled, with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix remaining on the calendar despite regional hostilities. Imola has reportedly been considered as a possible backup venue

Hobart Hurricanes have re-signed Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain for BBL 16 after his impressive debut season, where he emerged as the team's leading wicket-taker and won the Hurricanes' Player of the Year award. He is set to form a formidable spin partnership with Australian star Adam Zampa.

Paris Saint-Germain ended Manchester City's eight-match unbeaten run with a 4-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium, powered by first-half goals from Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha. Despite a spirited fightback led by Erling Haaland, PSG held firm to secure the win.

Indian professional boxing star Neeraj Goyat will take on former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23, 2027, at a venue in India yet to be announced.

India's 18-member boxing contingent has departed for Budva, Montenegro, to compete in the second edition of the World U-19 Boxing Championships with the aim of winning medals across all participating weight categories.

West Indies level series 2-2 despite Samson’s explosive 19-ball fifty as India suffer defeat in Hyderabad

Hope smashes unbeaten 102 off 50 balls as West Indies dominate Indian bowling in Hyderabad

Prithviraaj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers 5-1 in the Archery Premier League Season 2 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Gatha Anandrao Khadake scored 58 out of 60, while Ganesh Thirumuru added 59 as Yodhas moved to eight points

The Boxing Federation of India has rejected the purported suspension of its President, citing constitutional provisions on meetings and office-bearer powers. It disputes the authority of a letter dated October 14 and says records support its account of constitution ratification

Greyhounds and Mahendra Hills Basketball Club became the first two teams to qualify from Level III to Level II of the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship. Greyhounds beat 125 INF Battalion, while Mahendra Hills defeated Trinity Basketball Promotions

Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club will host the second National Qualifier of the 2026 season from October 14 to 16, followed by the Telangana State Equestrian Championship from October 16 to 18. Spectator entry is free for both events

Hyderabad edged Rajasthan by one wicket in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, with Yashveer Goud scoring an unbeaten 94. Shobhag Bhati claimed five wickets. The day's other results included women's Under-19 matches, a Super Over finish and Emerging Premier League action

India won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, leading the five-match series 2-1. India retained their playing XI, while West Indies skipper Shai Hope confirmed two changes for the must-win encounter

Sunrisers Hyderabad will bring back left-arm pacer T Natarajan at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, while leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari will join Delhi Capitals at Rs 40 lakh following a player trade between the franchises ahead of IPL 2027

Sourav Ganguly believes Yuvraj Singh’s appointment as Delhi Capitals’ assistant and batting coach will strengthen the team’s batting ahead of IPL 2027. Ganguly highlighted Yuvraj’s World Cup experience, T20 expertise and ability to mentor young players

Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027, as the tournament adopts a 12-day format with 24 teams. China won the 2025 title, while India has never won a medal at the event

Iga Swiatek reached her 40-win milestone with a straight-sets victory at the Wuhan Open, while Elina Svitolina fought past Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. Both advanced to the third round and remain in contention for qualification for the WTA Finals

Shreyas Iyer climbed three places to a career-best fourth in the ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden century. The latest rankings also saw movements among Indian, Pakistani and West Indian players, alongside changes in the Test rankings