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Former India selector Devang Gandhi has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an India T20I debut after his standout IPL 2026 and U19 World Cup performances. Gandhi praised his technique, temperament and adaptability, calling him a “mind-boggling” talent.

Former AIFF general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran has called on India to convert its temporary, quadrennial FIFA World Cup fanaticism into a sustained, year-round movement focusing on youth qualification, grassroots development, and robust institutional governance for domestic football

Former selector Devang Gandhi has urged India to give its next number three Test batsman a sustained run to solve the team's batting instability since Cheteshwar Pujara's exit, ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan

Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20 captain, according to reports ahead of the selection meeting on Saturday. Tilak Varma may be named vice-captain, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to earn a maiden senior call-up.

India lost 1-3 in a shootout to China after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the U18 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Japan. Kiran Ekka and Nousheen Naz scored for India, who will now play for bronze.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Test cricket, while reflecting on India’s 2021 Gabba win. He said bowlers must adapt to modern demands and urged urgent evolution to sustain red-ball cricket’s relevance globally.

Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas through 2037 after a new 10-year extension. The Las Vegas Grand Prix, launched in 2023, has become a marquee global event, delivering major economic impact and attracting fans, celebrities and businesses worldwide.

Former Hyderabad Telephones and Andhra Pradesh state footballer J.E. Sigamony Williams passed away at the age of 86. A respected midfielder, he was remembered for his skill and vision. The football fraternity expressed condolences to his family in Hyderabad.

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated world champion D Gukesh in classical play, while Wesley So beat Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon to lead Norway Chess 2026 after Round 9. Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the women’s title with one round remaining in Oslo.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot D Gukesh in a classical game at Norway Chess, moving within half a point of leader Wesley So and keeping alive his hopes of becoming the first Indian champion of the prestigious tournament

The 24-year-old has a chance to match Emma Raducanu's title run at the 2021 U.S. Open when she plays Andreeva in Saturday's final

Ahead of his 50th Test against Afghanistan, a measured Rishabh Pant focused on defensive drills under head coach Gautam Gambhir’s watchful gaze. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Pant remains a key leader despite losing the vice-captaincy

Rishabh Pant displayed a more restrained and disciplined approach during India's training session ahead of his 50th Test appearance. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the wicketkeeper-batter remains a key leader while working on adapting his game to match situations

The Athletics Federation of India has selected a 54-member contingent for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China. The squad features rising stars including Shaili Singh, Dev Kumar Meena and Aarti, with expectations of a strong medal challenge

Australian umpire Rod Tucker has become only the fourth official in cricket history to stand in 100 Test matches. The ICC honoured him at Lord’s during the England-New Zealand Test, recognising a distinguished international umpiring career spanning more than 15 years

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of India's three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after scans revealed a distal semimembranosus tendon tear sustained in the IPL final. Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to replace him; Rohit Sharma's fitness remains under assessment ahead of the series.

Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun advanced to their maiden BWF Super 1000 quarterfinals by upsetting Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing at the Indonesia Open. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty exited in the Round of 16

assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Mohammed Siraj is fully fit for Saturday’s one-off Test against Afghanistan. India is focusing on adjusting player sleep cycles and shifting tactical mindsets from T20 cricket back to red-ball discipline

The Telangana Football Association will kick off its Under-15 Boys Youth League in late June 2026. TFA Secretary GP Palguna has urged all registered clubs and academies to urgently complete player registrations via the Centralized Registration System

Shifting away from centralized tournament templates, the Centre Court Pickleball Club League’s decentralized home-and-away format across 19 Hyderabad venues has successfully established a sustainable, community-driven grassroots ecosystem for the country’s booming pickleball movement

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla felicitated para-athletes at the Aditya Mehta Foundation in Hyderabad. The foundation distributed ₹3.46 crore in financial support and high-performance adaptive equipment to empower disabled athletes ahead of major international competitions

Telangana sailors dominated Day 3 of the 17th YAI Monsoon Regatta. While Nilkonda Mani maintained his overall lead in the Under-16 Optimist class, youngster Vutla Narasimha stole the spotlight by securing his maiden national-level race victory

Spectacular bowling performances grabbed the headlines at the HCA A-Division T20 league on Thursday. M. Arvind Kumar's six-wicket haul for Ours alongside five-wicket spells by B. Thejodhaur and P. Lalith Reddy anchored the day's cricket action

Bouncing back from her Paris Olympics disappointment, Hyderabad shooter Esha Singh clinched a world-record gold at the Munich World Cup. Now mentally tougher, the 21-year-old is channeling her focus toward the upcoming September Asian Games and LA 2028