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Former SAT chairman A. Venkateshwar Reddy has urged the Telangana government to allocate the proposed 100-acre Future City international cricket stadium site to TCA instead of HCA, saying it should benefit rural cricketers and expand infrastructure across Telangana

Mariano Navone called his stunning five-set victory over Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2026 “a dream come true”. The Argentine ended Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Major after the Serbian battled vomiting, cramps and physical discomfort

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 92 as East Zone reached 266 before Mukesh Kumar struck twice and Mohammed Shami once to reduce Central Zone to 45/3 at stumps on Day 2 of their Duleep Trophy semifinal

Centuries from Aditya Javvaji, Rohan Boppana and Shaik Rehaan Roshan were the highlights of the HCA Under-19 selection matches in Hyderabad on Monday. Javvaji scored 121, while Boppana made 101 and Rehaan Roshan struck 104 in their respective games

England interim coach Marcus Trescothick has drawn parallels between his current pace attack and the famed 2005 Ashes quartet. He praised the unit’s pace and skill but said England remain focused on completing a 3-0 series win over Pakistan

The Wrestling Federation of India has finalised India’s women’s squad for the U23 World Wrestling Championships after selection trials in New Delhi. Haryana and Maharashtra dominated the results, with winners across all 10 weight categories securing places in the contingent

Sourav Ganguly said matches against footballing nations such as Brazil, Uruguay and Panama would provide Indian players valuable exposure. The former India cricket captain stressed that regular competition against stronger international teams, rather than occasional fixtures, is crucial for improving Indian football

Amit Sanghi has been re-elected president of the Telangana Rifle Association for the 2026-2030 term. The newly elected managing committee will focus on strengthening sports shooting, promoting athletes and coaches, improving infrastructure and nurturing shooting talent across Telangana

Shafali Verma praised the “atmosphere of happiness” in India’s squad after their 94-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. She also lauded Deepti Sharma and Nandni while acknowledging areas India need to improve

Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka begin their US Open 2026 title defences on Day 2 in New York. Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Stan Wawrinka and several other top players will also feature across multiple courts.

Yuito Suzuki scored a hat-trick as Freiburg began their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign with a 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen. Augsburg also marked Schalke’s Bundesliga return with a 3-0 win, leaving the visitors with a difficult opening night.

India concluded a highly successful ITTF World Para Future Lahti 2026 campaign with 16 medals, including six gold, four silver and six bronze. The country won 10 singles medals and six doubles medals, showcasing its growing depth in para table tennis.

Mariano Navone stunned 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the US Open first round, securing the biggest victory of his career. The 25-year-old Argentine, primarily a clay-court player, produced a landmark performance to eliminate the fourth seed

Indian paddler Ankur Bhattacharjee won his maiden WTT men’s singles title and doubles gold with Akash Pal at the WTT Feeder Olomouc 2026. He beat Slovenia’s Deni Kozul in the singles final after overcoming several tough challenges en route.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a fifty in Duleep Trophy history, reaching the milestone aged 15 years and 175 days. The teenager smashed 92 off 81 balls, breaking Laxman Singh’s 57-year-old record

Former Hyderabad Ranji opener Vijay Mohan Raj has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of India after a gap of 20 years. The former cricketer previously served as president of SKAL Hyderabad and international director of SKAL International.

Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as Real Madrid defeated newly promoted Malaga 4-0 to continue their perfect start to the 2026/27 season. Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler also scored, while Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad secured victories elsewhere.

Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula advanced on the opening day of the US Open 2026. Seven seeded players featured in women’s singles, with Kamilla Rakhimova’s upset win over Barbora Krejickova the only surprise result.

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round US Open defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, losing a four-hour, 36-minute five-set battle. The 39-year-old, hampered by illness and physical issues, exited the tournament at his earliest Grand Slam stage in two decades

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich 5-2 in the Premier League. Chelsea also defeated Brighton 4-3, with Cole Palmer scoring, while Sunderland secured their first victory of the season

India began their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a 94-run win over Thailand. Shafali Verma smashed 64 off 36 balls, while Deepti Sharma and the bowlers dismantled Thailand for 65 to give India a commanding start

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu visited the VJR Memorial Cricket Ground in Karimnagar and backed plans for an HCA academy. He praised its facilities, called it suitable for BCCI-level matches and promised regular HCA league games at the venue

Sri Lanka has reportedly lost the hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 amid an ongoing administrative crisis at Sri Lanka Cricket. The tournament’s new venue will be decided at the next ICC Board meeting, reports said

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct open selections for girls in the Under-15, Under-19 and Under-23 age groups at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, from September 1 to 3. Players must carry birth certificate and Aadhaar card copies