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Belgium and Iran meet in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match in Inglewood on Monday. With all four teams level on one point after opening draws, a victory could provide a major boost in the race for the knockout stages

India has announced its squads for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI side against England, while 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden call-up to the T20I team

The Indian women's hockey team clinched its second FIH Nations Cup title, defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland. The unbeaten campaign secures India's return to the Pro League, earning the players a cash reward from Hockey India

Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in Group F to move closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The victory marked the first time an AFC nation scored four goals in a World Cup match.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a historic, 11-ball half-century—the fastest in List A cricket history—during a blistering 94-run knock, guiding India A to a massive 377/9 against Sri Lanka A in the tri-series final on Sunday

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk praised his side's resilience after a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The win moved the Dutch to the top of Group F and strengthened their prospects of advancing.

Virat Kohli has been included in India’s 15-member ODI squad for next month's England tour, subject to a fitness test. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI side, while Shreyas Iyer leads an updated T20I squad for the Ireland series

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany rallied from a goal down to defeat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group E. The victory secured Germany's place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a game to spare.

After scoring a century against Afghanistan, Yashasvi Jaiswal credited Rohit Sharma's guidance for helping him understand white-ball cricket better. The India opener also highlighted the positive dressing-room culture and said preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup are already underway.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattered the List A cricket record for the fastest fifty, reaching the milestone in just 11 balls during the India A-Sri Lanka A Tri-Series final. The 15-year-old eventually fell for a stunning 94 off 29 deliveries.

Chennai Bulls fly-half Savannah Bauder, the leading scorer in the inaugural women's Rugby Premier League, credited her teammates for her success. The Canadian international also praised the rapid development of Indian players as the Bulls moved closer to a place in the final.

Fourth seed Zoha Qureshi upset top seed Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar to win the girls' Under-14 singles title at the ATF South Asia Tennis Tournament. In the boys' event, Puneeth Manohar claimed both the singles and doubles crowns.

Mithali Raj believes Shreyanka Patil's injury is a setback for India's T20 World Cup campaign but feels Radha Yadav can fill the void. She backed India and Australia to reach the semi-finals and identified Richa Ghosh as India's potential match-winner.

Rangareddy Raptors cruised to a 56-28 win over Warangal Stallions in the Telangana Junior Basketball League. Vikarabad Mambas recorded victories in the Under-18 boys and girls categories, while Nalgonda Speed Strikers defeated Nizam Royals in the Under-15 division.

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey scored two goals each as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in a Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The emphatic victory lifted the Dutch to the top of the standings ahead of Sweden.

The Telangana Cricket Association has approached the CID demanding an FIR, account freezes, and a forensic probe into the TG20 League. This follows Lokayukta orders for a time-bound investigation into Hyderabad Cricket Association’s financial irregularities involving over ₹46.15 crore

Mumbai Dreamers continued their impressive run in the HSBC Rugby Premier League, defeating Chennai Bulls 26-7 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium. Demetri Patterson starred with two tries as the Dreamers secured their fourth consecutive victory of the season

India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup after suffering a right ankle injury against the Netherlands. Calling it her “hardest” setback, she expressed gratitude for support as India named Prema Rawat as her replacement

The NRAI has launched the ISSF “B” Judges Course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Delhi NCR, bringing together 31 technical officials from across India. The programme aims to enhance officiating standards through expert-led training aligned with the latest ISSF regulations

The AIFF General Body approved a revised Constitution aligned with the National Sports Governance Act, cleared the formation of an election panel, fixed September 4 as the ISL kick-off date and endorsed several governance, registration and competition-related reforms

Telangana Minister G Vivekanand dismissed allegations of fund misappropriation involving Visaka Industries, stating that the arbitration award was upheld by courts and no money had yet been credited to the company as legal proceedings remain pending

India defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in Chennai to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep. Yashasvi Jaiswal (110*) and Rohit Sharma (79*) powered a dominant chase after Prasidh Krishna’s 5/23 dismantled the visitors’ top order despite Hashmatullah Shahidi’s fighting century

CR Gnaneshwar’s unbeaten 75 and KSS Jayanth’s 46 guided Tungabhadra Warriors to a six-wicket win over Bhimavaram Bulls in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Kadapa after the Bulls posted 153 for nine in their allotted overs

India A captain Tilak Varma said the ongoing tri-nation tournament has strengthened his ability to handle pressure situations ahead of Sunday's final against Sri Lanka A. He praised his team's adaptability, backed the bowlers' recent improvement and identified early wickets as the key