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Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons admitted his side let themselves down with the bat after an innings-and-38-run defeat against a Cricket Australia XI. Bangladesh were bowled out for 54, with Simmons urging the team to regroup ahead of the first Test

India batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to a right big toe injury, while his availability for the second match is also doubtful. Devdutt Padikkal could replace him in the playing XI.

Australia batter Travis Head has backed himself to continue opening in Tests despite admitting the role does not come naturally to him. After a successful Ashes campaign, Head has become a key part of Australia's Test plans ahead of a packed schedule

Barpeta Braves captain Denish Das credited his side's positive mindset after his unbeaten 72 helped secure a 70-run win over Nagaon Rangers in APL 2026. The victory marked their second successive win after losing their opening two matches

Ashmita Chaliha defeated compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian semifinal to reach the women's singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300. She will face China's Han Qianxi in the summit clash.

India cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in buying land in the hills to build his first house. Dhami responded by directing officials to assist Pant with the process according to applicable rules.

Leylah Fernandez ended a seven-match losing streak against Top 10 opponents by defeating Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva at the Canadian Open. The Canadian advanced to the Round of 16, where she will face former US Open champion Naomi Osaka.

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged nightclub incident in London last year. The Al-Ahli forward denies wrongdoing and will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24 to contest the charge

The AIFF and IASD-IDA have signed a three-year MoU to integrate structured oral healthcare into Indian football through preventive care, education and referral support. The programme will cover academies, national teams and coaching staff while promoting long-term athlete welfare

Golconda Gladiators defeated Secunderabad Stallions 45-34 to win the youth boys' title, while Secunderabad Stallions beat Golconda Gladiators 49-31 in the girls' final at the Hyderabad District Basketball Championship held at YMCA Secunderabad

Brazilian striker Rodriguinho scored five goals on his first start for SC Delhi as they crushed Defenders FC 7-0 in the Durand Cup. The emphatic victory lifted SC Delhi to the top of Group C with six points from two matches

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Indian batters to adopt a proactive approach against Sri Lanka's spinners in the upcoming Test series. He also said adaptability is essential in modern cricket and expressed interest in mentoring or coaching in future

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free entry for spectators attending the two-Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The initiative aims to attract larger crowds for the World Test Championship fixtures beginning on August 15 at Galle

Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece, but Sri Lanka Cricket XI still posted 363/8 on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match against India ahead of the first Test in Galle

Sujatha High School defeated St. Mary's High School 14-8 in the junior boys' kho kho league at the Kargil Victory Sports Festival. Kabaddi and volleyball competitions also witnessed several closely contested matches involving leading Hyderabad schools

M. Abhirath Reddy's magnificent 241 for Jai Hanuman, along with centuries by A. Avanish Rao and Sacheit Binjrajka for EMCC, highlighted another action-packed day in the HCA two-day league as several teams registered emphatic victories across the A and B divisions

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged National Sports Federations to strengthen governance, ensure transparent athlete selection and intensify anti-doping efforts while reviewing India's preparations for the Asian Games 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and Commonwealth Games 2030

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup after serving as its ambassador for two seasons. The grassroots initiative aims to reach one million children across India while promoting inclusive participation and long-term engagement in sports

India's Under-20 men's football team defeated Singapore 1-0 in their second closed-door friendly in Bengaluru, with Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum scoring the decisive early goal. The Blue Colts continue preparations for the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Uzbekistan.

Travis Head has won the Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year after scoring 1,437 international runs in the 2025-26 season. Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David were also recognised with Cricket Australia's annual men's individual awards

Hyderabad golfer Sneha Singh claimed the 11th leg of the WGAI Tour at Clover Greens in Tamil Nadu with a three-under-par total. Her record-breaking second-round 10-under 61, featuring 11 birdies, secured her first title of the 2026 season.

Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Sree S.R. recorded impressive victories over higher-ranked opponents to set up an all-Indian women's singles semifinal at the Korea Masters in Asan. India's men's doubles challenge ended after Pruthvi K. Roy and Krishna Prasad G. lost in the quarterfinals

Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sharad Kumar praised India's para-athletes for producing exceptional results despite comparatively lower funding, highlighting the country's historic Commonwealth Games performance while advocating greater support for para sports and inclusion through initiatives like Para Elan

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed as Amsterdam Flames' marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The veteran batter said he hopes to contribute to the growth of cricket in Europe while helping build a successful franchise