Sport

Karun Nair’s return to the Indian squad sparks debate ahead of the West Indies Tests. Competition for the first XI includes Nitish Reddy and Devdutt Padikkal. Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are likely automatic selections

India U-17 men’s team defeated Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling SAFF Championship match in Colombo. Rahan Ahmed scored the winner, while Gangte and Wangkheirakpam also scored. India topped Group B after a dramatic five-goal encounter with arch-rivals Pakistan

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Giants 28-24 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match at Jaipur. Skipper Yogesh led the defence, while Akash Shinde’s raiding brilliance proved decisive as Bulls overcame a late Giants comeback

Viha Reddy and Netra Birudavolu, part of the Indian team that won the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship Division B in Malaysia, received a warm welcome from Telangana Basketball Association, inspiring young athletes and showcasing the state’s growing basketball talent

Tijil Singh drew against six-time champion GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly in the 62nd National Chess Championship first round. Other highlights included GM K Sasikiran’s win, S Rohith Krishna’s adventurous play, and Dronacharya Koneru Ashok’s return after 22 years

Anshul Mishra, coming off a Bengaluru victory, will look to maintain his form at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 16-year-old Kolkatan faces stiff competition from top amateurs, while wet weather could make putting decisive

Badminton star Kidambi Srikanth has joined Hyderabad Pickleball League as an investor and partner in Nandi Chargers. His entry adds credibility and raises the profile of pickleball, which makes its Hyderabad debut from October 10 with eight franchise teams

India women cricketers Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma said representing the country at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 is an honour. They discussed WPL experiences, strategies, and personal motivations including meaningful tattoos

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has joined the Goa Guardians as co-owner ahead of PVL Season 4, aiming to promote volleyball in India. Officials say his involvement will raise the sport’s profile, inspire athletes, and attract fans nationwide

The NSL Luxe presents Telangana Golconda Masters 2025 will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Association from Sept. 23–26, featuring 123 golfers from India and abroad, a ₹1 crore prize purse, and Official World Golf Ranking points.

Paralympic bronze medallist Preeti Pal has been named India’s flag bearer for the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Overcoming cerebral palsy, she continues to inspire as she targets gold at the biggest para-athletics event hosted in India.

Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a record SA20 auction bid after three seasons with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Markram hopes to tackle new challenges and help the Super Giants recover from a disappointing previous season.

Usain Bolt, PUMA’s global ambassador and Olympic legend, will feature in a football exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1. Representing Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, Bolt will play alongside celebrities and football stars in a high-energy spectacle.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 15-21 to World Champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the men’s doubles final of the China Masters 2025, marking back-to-back runner-up finishes for the Indian pair

Abhishek Sharma scored 74 and Shubman Gill 47 as India chased 172 to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup Super Fours at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma finished unbeaten to guide India home

Abhigyan Kundu scored 87 not out and Vedant Trivedi 61 as India U19 chased 226 to defeat Australia U19 by seven wickets in the first Youth ODI at Ian Healy Oval. Henil Patel led the bowling attack

A R Rahman has extended his support to the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, India’s first-ever major para athletics event, bringing inspiration, global attention and encouragement to over 2,500 para-athletes from 104 countries

Sravya Shivani and Pranjala Yadlapalli clinched the women’s doubles title at the ITF 15,000$ world ranking tennis tournament in Gurugram, defeating Mahika Khanna and Sohini Mohanty 6-4, 6-0 in a dominant final on Sunday

Pramod Bhagat won gold in Men’s Singles SL3, while Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar claimed silver at the China Para Badminton International 2025. The performances underline India’s growing presence and dominance on the global para badminton stage

India and Pakistan will clash in their last SAFF Under-17 Championship Group B match, both already in the semifinals. With equal points and goal difference, the game will decide the group leader. Coach Bibiano Fernandes urged India to stay focused

Jasti Ranadheer’s unbeaten 222 powered Mahesh CC to a crushing win over Gaganmahal, while Murali’s 188 and Rajashekar’s eight-wicket haul highlighted other HCA C-Division one-day league cricket matches

India will face Australia in their second Group A match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ardiya on Monday. Coach Reza Kordi said the team is improving and close to its first international win

India will host its biggest ever Para sporting event, the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, from September 27 to October 5. WPA chief Paul Fitzgerald hailed India’s rapid rise in Para sports and inclusivity efforts

Telangana Throwball Association announced the boys and girls teams for the 35th Junior National throw ball championship at Devanahalli, Karnataka, from September 24 to 27. TTA President Naveen Yadav and general secretary Kiran Chary presented kits to the players