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India will look to extend their series lead against New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could return to the playing XI after Ishan Kishan was ruled out with a low-grade right adductor strain.

Naman Dhir said India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I was deeply satisfying. His unbeaten 42 off 15 balls helped complete a record chase, while he praised the team’s approach and thanked Indian fans in Christchurch.

DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation have announced the Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, a new annual tournament beginning in Mumbai in January 2027. The five-year partnership will feature a Rs 2-crore prize purse and a Pro-Am event.

The Telangana State Women’s Chess Championship will be held at the Hyderabad Boat Club from October 24 to 26. The tournament will select four players to represent the state at the National Women’s Chess Championship in Hyderabad.

India's Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won gold in recurve men's doubles, while Pooja and Bhawana secured silver in women's doubles at Okazaki. Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa also claimed bronze in men's doubles MD4 para table tennis.

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand with a low-grade right adductor strain. His absence could give teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity, while India reassess their batting order before the match.

India’s Anahat Singh reached her maiden PSA Gold-level semifinals at the Silicon Valley Open after defeating Egypt’s Salma Hany in five games. The reigning world junior champion will next face Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam for a place in the final.

Barcelona aim to extend their La Liga winning run and increase their lead over Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou. Atletico Madrid also seek to maintain pressure at the top, while several other clubs face crucial league fixtures.

Eleven-year-old opener Atiksh Gupta has impressed in Hyderabad's age-group cricket tournaments with a string of consistent scores, including two unbeaten centuries. The Edify World School student has also claimed 63 wickets and hopes to represent Telangana and India

Indian boxers Aditya and Mausam Suhag advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Boxing Under-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, with identical 5-0 victories. Chahat and Tridev, however, suffered defeats in their respective weight categories.

India’s Shaurya Sharma carded a five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the DP World PGTI Qualifying School 2026-27 in Ahmedabad. Bangladesh’s Md Siddikur Rahman and Indian amateur Arin Ahuja share second place at three-under 213

Shreyas Iyer praised Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for providing a flying start before Naman Dhir sealed India’s record T20I chase of 226 against New Zealand. India won by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series

Ahmedabad will host the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23 to 31, featuring 13 nations, 23 squads and more than 400 athletes. The tournament will include 62 men’s and women’s matches, with semifinals on October 30 and finals on October 31

Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of India’s three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe as she builds up her bowling workload at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Jintimani Kalita has been named her replacement for the series in Vadodara

Harry Brook smashed the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His 202 off 116 deliveries powered England to 429/4, surpassing Shubman Gill's previous record of 117 balls

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said conceding too many extras early hurt his side in the four-wicket loss to India in the first T20I. He also pointed to missed chances after India chased 226 with two balls to spare

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips credited India for chasing 226 in the first T20I but said his side needed more middle-over wicketsand better fielding. Phillips, who scored an unbeaten 82, also praised India's adaptability and batting approach.

India’s Dharmaraj Solairaj defended his men’s long jump title at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record 7.15m leap. He set a new Asian record and secured his second successive gold medal at the continental event.

Sanju Samson said India's aggressive opening approach helped the team chase 226 against New Zealand in the first T20I. His 67 off 33 balls and Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 29 powered India to a record successful T20I chase

Hyderabad secured a two-run first-innings lead against Uttarakhand before their Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy match ended in a draw. Pranav Varma scored 51 and took five wickets for 37 runs, while Aman Rao contributed a brisk half-century

Sree Shaunak Chanda won the rapid event and Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik claimed the blitz title at the A2H Open Rapid and Blitz prize-money chess tournament. The two players finished runners-up in each other’s respective formats

Gongadi Trisha will captain Hyderabad in the first three matches of the BCCI Women’s Under-23 Tournament, scheduled to begin in Raipur on November 14. K. Niteesha has been named vice-captain, while five players have been listed as stand-byes

Sanju Samson smashed 67 off 33 balls as India chased down New Zealand's 225/8 to register a four-wicket win in the opening T20I. Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir contributed crucial runs to seal the chase with two balls remaining

India swept the men's high jump T63 podium at the Asian Para Games, with Shailesh Kumar winning gold, Varun Bhati taking silver and Rahul claiming bronze. The result marked India's third podium sweep at the Games in para athletics