Sport

India will host the second Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad from October 7-10, with cueists from nearly 46 countries competing in five disciplines. The BSFI has named a 13-member Indian squad for the four-day international event.

Bengaluru will host the Road to GCL FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on August 26, bringing together up to 1,000 players ahead of GCL Season 4. The event will feature a Rs 4 lakh prize pool and promote grassroots chess.

JioStar has announced The Great Indian Cricket Festival, featuring Team India’s home season with four bilateral series against West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia. The five-month schedule includes 22 matches across ODIs, T20Is and Tests on JioHotstar.

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against India in Colombo. He struck the boundary wedges with his bat after dismissal.

India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur speaks about the historic Lord’s Test win, the challenges of the Asia Cup, IND vs PAK pressure, defending the Asian Games gold medal, following other sports and the importance of fan support.

Khel Bharathi Indoor Stadium at Navyabharathi Global School in Nizamabad has been enlisted as a table tennis venue for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. School CEO K Santhosh Kumar described the selection as a historic milestone for the institution.

Coach B. Sumeeth Reddy expressed joy over Gayatri and Treesa Jolly’s World Championship bronze medal in women’s doubles, crediting their resilience, teamwork, and guidance from Gopi Chand. He highlighted their comeback after injury setbacks and stressed focus on process over results, with eyes now set on the Asian Games.

Pragathi Chess Academy hosted a children’s chess tournament at Galleria Mall, Panjagutta, where Shreyansh Reddy Rajamuri and Sankalpa clinched the Under-14 boys and girls titles.

Four South Central Railway players - Ritu Negi, Pinky Roy, Avan Lohchab and Sumit Sangwan - have been selected for India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi squads for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan

Indian Olympic Association president Dr P.T. Usha has urged the Telangana Government to facilitate verification of the Telangana Olympic Association’s electoral college and, if necessary, an independent electoral process, citing concerns over governance, stakeholder confidence and sports development

Yashwanth and Manogna won the Under-20 boys’ and girls’ 100m titles respectively at the Hyderabad District Junior Athletics Championship. The meet featured competitions across Under-14, Under-16, Under-18 and Under-20 categories in track and field events

The Telangana Football Association will hold a meeting of A-Division Rahim League team managers on August 27 at its office at Lal Bahadur Stadium. TFA secretary G.P. Palguna urged all affiliated team managers to attend the meeting

Telangana junior rifle shooter Raiyan Faisal Yousufuddin won two gold medals and set a new State record at the Second Telangana Big Bore Shooting Championship. He scored 287/300 in the 300m Rifle Prone Junior Men Individual event

Dhruv Jurel credited Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” for his composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka, saying he focused on his strengths while batting alongside Rishabh Pant. He also dedicated his second Test century to his parents and grandfather

Jaipur shooter Aakash Bhardwaj, who first picked up a pistol at 21, has overcome financial hardship, long journeys and self-training to earn a place in India’s Asian Games squad. His journey reflects determination, family sacrifice and faith in performance

Bhakti Jayesh emerged champion at the Legacy Fighting Championship (LFC-2) after an intense final bout at Katedan GHMC Sports Complex in Hyderabad. More than 7,000 spectators attended the event, which featured 22 international fighters competing in mixed martial arts

Dhruv Jurel struck an unbeaten 115 as India declared on 503/9 before Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 on a rain-hit second day of the second Test in Colombo, leaving the hosts 495 runs behind

Rishabh Pant broke MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test runs by an Indian wicketkeeper away from home after scoring 63 against Sri Lanka. Pant now has 2,534 away Test runs and is also closing in on 3,000 World Test Championship runs

Dhruv Jurel struck an unbeaten 115 as India declared their first innings at 503/9 on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Jurel completed his second Test century after rain delayed play by over two hours

England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a two-year contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire. The pacer, who recently claimed 10 wickets against Surrey, has taken 26 Division One wickets this season after returning from injury

Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed his longtime friend Imran Khan, urging humane treatment and adequate facilities for the imprisoned former Pakistan prime minister. Kapil said his appeal was about basic humanity and not Khan’s ongoing legal proceedings

Morgan Rogers has said Xabi Alonso’s football philosophy and promise of freedom on the pitch influenced his decision to join Chelsea. The England midfielder, returning to his childhood club, is eager to begin a new chapter under the Spanish manager.

Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 95 as India reached 475/8 against Sri Lanka before heavy rain halted play early in the second session of the second Test. Rishabh Pant scored 63, while Asitha Fernando claimed four wickets

Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel struck unbeaten half-centuries to share a 112-run stand as India reached 419/6 at lunch on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Pant returned after retiring hurt to help India regain control.