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Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes India's batting against spin will be its biggest challenge in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. He also said the team management must demonstrate a clear direction as the side continues its transition under Shubman Gill

Defending champions NorthEast United FC launched their Durand Cup title defence with a commanding 6-0 victory over Bodoland FC in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie starred with a hat-trick, while Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Redeem Tlang and Antonio Moyano also scored

India's Unnati Sharma kept her medal hopes alive by reaching the women's -63kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games. Harsh Tokas, Karanjit Singh Maan and Inunganbi Takhellambam lost their quarterfinal bouts but remain in contention through the repechage rounds

India's Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar suffered their first defeat in the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls competition, losing to England in a tie-break after splitting the two sets. Despite the setback, the pair remain well placed to qualify for the knockout stage

Soman Rana won gold in the men's F57 shot put, while Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran claimed silver and bronze in the men's triple jump as India added three athletics medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Defending champions Central Zone have retained Rajat Patidar as captain and named Rinku Singh vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy beginning on August 23. The 15-member squad features leading performers from last year's tournament as they target another title

India's Jaismine won the women's 57kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer dominated all three rounds to register another emphatic victory for India's boxing contingent

India's Praveen Chitravel claimed the silver medal with a jump of 16.58m, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured bronze with 16.52m in the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games. Jamaica's Jordan Scott won gold with a 16.72m effort

India's Preeti clinched the women's 54kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a dominant 5-0 unanimous victory over Canada's S S Delgado. The Indian boxer controlled all three rounds and registered a knockdown to seal an emphatic triumph

Joe Root says he feels energised and better prepared as he returns for a second stint as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement. The veteran batter aims to build on the team's recent progress while embracing the challenges ahead

Kumar Sangakkara hailed Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage after the 23-year-old won Sri Lanka's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 20 years with a winning javelin throw of 89.75m, finishing ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh

Shankar Mahadevan will headline India's handover performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony in Glasgow. The presentation, featuring several noted artistes, will celebrate India's cultural diversity as the country prepares to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

Cheteshwar Pujara paid tribute to retired India batter Ajinkya Rahane, calling his unbeaten century in the 2020 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne a "character-defining" innings. He also praised Rahane's calm leadership, selflessness and lasting impact on Indian cricket.

KL Rahul shared candid moments from his summer vacation with wife Athiya Shetty and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty. The cricketer's social media post offered fans a glimpse of family time, picturesque outings and a relaxing holiday away from cricket.

Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Taipei Open 2026 women's singles final with a straight-games win over home favourite Huang Yu-hsun. She will face Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh for the title after Unnati Hooda bowed out in the semifinals.

Neeraj Chopra claimed silver with a season-best 85.83m, while Yashvir Singh earned his maiden Commonwealth Games medal with bronze as India celebrated a double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Tejaswin Shankar scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a decathlon medal at a major international multi-sport event. His bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2026 also made him the first Indian to win Games medals in two different athletics disciplines.

Yamini Maurya claimed a silver medal in the women's 57kg event as India concluded a memorable judo campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with two golds and a silver, helping the country climb to ninth in the overall medals standings.

India strengthened its dominance in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi and Priya advanced to the finals, taking the country's tally of finalists to nine and guaranteeing at least nine medals, including multiple silver or better finishes.

India’s women wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the U17 World Championships in Baku, winning four medals. Sandhya Vishnoi and Akshara claimed silver, while Avanshika and Taniya secured bronze medals to continue India’s impressive showing

East Bengal FC returned to winning ways in the 135th Durand Cup with a stunning 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Vishnu P.V.’s hat-trick, Jesin T.K.’s brace and a dominant attacking display kept their knockout hopes alive

India created Commonwealth Games judo history as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won maiden gold medals, while Yamini Mourya added silver. The three-medal haul marked India’s best-ever judo campaign, ending a long wait for titles at the Games

Indian boxer Arundhati Choudhary stormed into the women’s 70kg final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday. She defeated Wales’ Rosie Eccles 4-0 via split decision, assuring India of another silver medal as the boxing contingent continues to shine

Indian paddlers dominated the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi on Friday, as 11 men and 10 women advanced to the pre-quarterfinals. Top seeds Manush Shah, Harmeet Desai, and Sreeja Akula led the home country's charge