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JKC Sports and the Bridge Federation of India have signed an MoU to strengthen grassroots development, mentorship, technology adoption and talent identification.

Former India captain Mithali Raj believes Harmanpreet Kaur should bat at No. 4 and expects India to make changes for the Bangladesh clash. She praised Shree Charani's spell, highlighted missed opportunities against South Africa and backed Kranti Gaud's inclusion.

Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring once and creating constant danger. Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain secured a place in the knockout stage with a commanding display.

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar defeated France's Charles Noakes in straight games to win the Men's Singles SH6 title at the French Para Badminton International 2026. India enjoyed a successful campaign, securing multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across categories.

Spain bounced back in style at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal, the youngest player in World Cup history, scored his first goal and inspired Spain’s attacking revival, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted twice to silence critics.

Anvita Khammam Aces defeated Palamuru Strikers by 20 runs in the TG20 opener at Hyderabad. Wafi Kachchhi’s 60 and Himateja’s unbeaten 59 powered the Aces to 237/5 before restricting the Strikers to 217/6 in a thrilling contest

India defeated the Netherlands 3–2 in a thrilling FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Rajinder Singh secured India’s second win of the leg as they held off late Dutch pressure

Marizanne Kapp struck an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp’s all-round brilliance ended their unbeaten run in a Group A clash

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai. He accepted the sanction for running on the pitch repeatedly

Mumbai Dreamers edged Hyderabad Heroes 12–10 to extend their unbeaten run in the Rugby Premier League Season 2, while Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Chennai Bulls in a dominant display at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, showcasing high-intensity action in Sunday’s fixtures

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been recalled to England's squad for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The duo returns after serving a one-match disciplinary suspension following a nightclub incident

The Sreenidhi University TG20 tournament began with a grand opening ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Vijay Deverakonda, Ambati Rayudu and Mohammed Siraj encouraged young cricketers to showcase their skills and highlighted the league's role in nurturing talent across Telangana

Jyoti secured India's only gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guangdong, China, with a dominant win over Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova. India finished with six medals overall, including three silvers through Minakshi, Prachi and Deepak

India's men's hockey team registered a gritty 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in their final FIH Pro League Rotterdam leg match. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Rajinder Singh secured the hard-fought three points for the visitors

Telangana's Vritti Agarwal clinched the gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle event at the 79th Senior National Aquatics Championship in Ahmedabad

Gymkhana XI defeated VV Nagar 4-2 in the final of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum. Nanda, Kishore, Rahul and Majeed Khan scored for the winners, while Rishi and Saif found the net for the runners-up

Royals of Rayalaseema defeated Tungabhadra Warriors by six wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Kadapa. GSP Teja remained unbeaten on 73, while K Ajay Kumar claimed three wickets and earned the Player of the Match award

The One Football Championship Hyderabad 2026 - Junior Edition began at Sportek Arena, Gandipet, in the presence of former India captain Shabbir Ali. The five-week grassroots football league features 20 teams from nine academies competing in U-10, U-12 and U-14 categories

A spectacular 29-ball 94 from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, including a record-breaking 11-ball half-century, propelled India A to a dominant 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final at Dambulla

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur scripted history by becoming the first player in international cricket, across both men's and women's formats, to play 200 T20Is, reaching the landmark during India’s World Cup match against South Africa

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has unveiled its men’s cricket calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring a new Super League, State team practice matches and district-level open trials. The schedule has been aligned with the BCCI calendar to support player development and streamline competitions

A spectacular bowling masterclass from Matt Henry, who took five wickets for three runs on the final morning, guided New Zealand to an emphatic 253-run win over England at The Oval, sending the series to a Nottingham decider

Uruguay faces a must-win FIFA World Cup Group H clash against Cabo Verde at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. After drawing its opener, Marcelo Bielsa’s side targets its first victory against a resilient African nation that recently frustrated Spain

India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi hailed Harmanpreet Kaur as a global role model ahead of her 200th T20 International. The India captain is set to become the first player to reach the landmark as India face South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup.