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Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu visited the VJR Memorial Cricket Ground in Karimnagar and backed plans for an HCA academy. He praised its facilities, called it suitable for BCCI-level matches and promised regular HCA league games at the venue

Sri Lanka has reportedly lost the hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 amid an ongoing administrative crisis at Sri Lanka Cricket. The tournament’s new venue will be decided at the next ICC Board meeting, reports said

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct open selections for girls in the Under-15, Under-19 and Under-23 age groups at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, from September 1 to 3. Players must carry birth certificate and Aadhaar card copies

Thailand opted to bowl against India in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A opener in Dubai. Pratika Rawal was handed her T20I debut, while Deepti Sharma is set to make her 150th T20I appearance for India

Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu and Seboka Negusse won the women’s and men’s elite titles at the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. Gopi Thonakal finished fourth overall as the leading Indian man, while Nirmaben Thakor emerged as the leading Indian woman

Roger Federer was overcome with emotion several times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke down while recalling his childhood hero Stefan Edberg and thanking longtime coach Severin Luthi and wife Mirka

Telangana DGP CV Anand struck an unbeaten 126 for Secunderabad Club, while Ajay Kumar Sangem smashed 142 for Kakatiya as centuries highlighted Sunday’s HCA C-Division one-day league action. Several matches were affected by rain, with two ending without results

Rinku Singh’s 60 offered Central Zone a fighting platform, but East Zone’s pace attack dominated the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Abhijit Sarkar and Mukesh Kumar claimed three wickets each as Central Zone were bowled out for 266

Vidhwath Kaverappa claimed four wickets as South Zone bowled out North Zone for 195 on day one of their Duleep Trophy semi-final. South Zone reached 40/2 at stumps, with N. Jagadeesan unbeaten on 34

South Africa fast bowler Lutho Sipamla has been ruled out of the T20I tri-series in Namibia and Zimbabwe with a left hamstring injury. All-rounder Andile Simelane has been named his replacement for the remainder of the tour

Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montreal 7-1 in MLS. Messi struck twice in the first half and twice after the break, helping Miami extend its winning run against Montreal

The Sports Authority of Telangana concluded three days of sports and fitness programmes across the State to mark National Sports Day. Events were held at 32 district headquarters and Hyderabad venues, promoting sports participation, healthy lifestyles and the Fit India Movement

Kimi Antonelli remains cautious despite holding a 59-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship after 12 rounds. The Mercedes driver says the job is only halfway done as he targets a historic maiden world title

Former India captain Shabbir Ali believes upcoming matches against Brazil and Uruguay will provide Indian footballers with valuable exposure and confidence. Recalling his own encounters with Argentina and Uruguay, he said regular competition against top sides can help India grow

Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has hailed the UP T20 League as an ideal platform for Uttar Pradesh cricketers to gain match exposure and prepare for the IPL. He credited UPCA for creating an ecosystem that prioritises opportunities and match-readiness

Shanmukha Sai Srivatsav won the Under-8 title at the 33rd All India Telangana Chess Academy Chess Tournament on Sunday. D Ivaan finished second and Nihaan Karthikeya third, while winners and top-10 finishers were listed across four age categories

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the "so-called coaches" for failing to help Babar Azam address technical flaws. Yousuf called the coaches "poison for the game" as Babar continues to struggle for runs in Test cricket

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the Indian team is giving ample opportunities to young players during its ongoing assignments. He also expressed confidence that India will win the 2027 ODI World Cup and highlighted the team's upcoming Test commitments

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, while Richarlison is set to return to the Merseyside club. The two transfers are unrelated as Spurs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the deadline.

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the home Test series against Australia after suffering a Grade 3 tear to his right hamstring. Rabada is expected to miss the three-match series and could remain sidelined for two months

A 22-year-old Aligarh Muslim University student from Jammu and Kashmir allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation, marking the second such case at the university in four weeks. The report also highlights protests at IIT Delhi over another student’s death

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is likely to join Surrey for a brief County Championship stint after securing his England visa. The move will provide him exposure to seamer-friendly conditions ahead of India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand

Chelsea have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a three-year deal ahead of the transfer deadline. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner, joins the Blues after six years at Villa, where he made 213 appearances for the club

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge as East Zone's stand-in captain after Ishan Kishan suffered a thumb injury during the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone. Sooryavanshi, the side's vice-captain, also discussed his bowling exploits.