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Mirza Houzef Baig scored a match-winning 123 as Nizam Cricket Club defeated Manikumar by six wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad. Rithwik’s 6/28 and Mujtaba’s 4/13 were other standout bowling efforts on the day

Ahead of their high‑stakes match, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma spoke about the intensity and emotion of India‑Pakistan contests. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasised her team’s confidence, recalled past camaraderie, and praised Harmanpreet’s leadership

Harbhajan Singh has expressed surprise over Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain and felt the decision could have waited. He welcomed Shubman Gill’s appointment and praised Shreyas Iyer’s elevation as vice-captain, while calling Rohit a consistent performer and a team leader

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

Ajit Agarkar confirms that Ravindra Jadeja remains part of India's ODI plans despite being excluded from the upcoming Australia tour. He also discusses Hardik Pandya's injury rehab, workload management for key players, and the inclusion of new talents

India faces Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup, where they are overwhelming favourites. While India looks to boost their net run rate, Pakistan must overcome their batting struggles. A tense political backdrop adds extra significance to the contest

India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI team, while Suryakumar Yadav captains the T20I side.

England Women started their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 10-wicket win over South Africa in Guwahati. Linsey Smith starred with the ball, while Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones completed a flawless chase in just 14.1 overs

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Norway with a total lift of 199kg. North Korea’s Ri Song Gum claimed gold, while Thailand’s Thanyathon Sukcharoen took bronze

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja struck centuries to give India a commanding 286-run lead over the West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad. The hosts dominated Day Two, leaving the visitors under pressure going into the weekend

Bengaluru Torpedoes clinched a thrilling five-set win over Goa in the Prime Volleyball League at Hyderabad, with Jalen Penrose starring and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lending support from the stands

World Championships bronze medallist Mohammad Husamuddin began with a dominant 5:0 win at the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Bhawna Sharma and Parthvi Grehwal impressed in women’s bouts, as Services boxers and top national talent showcased their skills across categories

Wicketkeeper-batter M Mamta will captain the Hyderabad senior women’s team in the BCCI T20 championship starting October 8 in Gwalior. The squad features a mix of experienced and young players, with K Tejaswini among the stand-byes

Khush Agarwal’s five-wicket haul (5/68) stood out in the HCA under-23 probables match as Team B scored 351 runs. In the C-Division one-day league, VP Willowmen defeated Universal by three wickets in a close contest

The Hyderabad Golf Association conducted the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League 2025 players’ auction at Golconda, drafting 192 golfers into 16 teams. The league, scheduled from October 25 to November 23, promises strong competition and enthusiastic participation

The Indian Padel Federation will host India’s first-ever FIP Silver Padel championship in Hyderabad from October 12 to 15, offering a record Rs 15 lakh prize pool. The event will feature top international players alongside India’s emerging padel talent

Top Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Ashwini Ponnappa sent motivational messages to the 25-member Indian squad preparing for the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, urging them to focus, enjoy the competition, and make use of home advantage

ISRL announced FanCode as its official OTT partner for Season 2, promising wider digital reach with 18 races across 3 cities, 6 teams, and 36 riders backed by Salman Khan.

India’s U-23 men’s football team will play two friendlies against Indonesia U-23 on October 10 and 13 in Jakarta. After narrowly missing AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification, the Blue Colts aim to build momentum under coach Naushad Moosa

American para sprinter Jaydin Blackwell broke the world record at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clocking 48.00 seconds. More than victory, his run celebrated cerebral palsy as strength, inspiring global audiences with a message of inclusion

The Archery Premier League (APL) launched its first season in New Delhi, with actor and Oscar nominee Ram Charan as chief guest. His presence energized the event, promoting archery's growth in India and inspiring youth through star-powered advocacy

Hyderabad Black Hawks kicked off Season 4 of the Prime Volleyball League with a nail-biting straight-set win over Calicut Heroes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Paulo Lamounier’s composed performance earned him Player of the Match honours, while Ashok Bishnoi and Vitor Yudi Yamamoto impressed for Calicut.

The BFI Cup 2025 kicked off in Chennai with top Indian boxers delivering commanding performances. Amit Phangal, Manju Rani, Ankushita Boro, and Arundhati Choudhary registered emphatic wins in their respective categories.