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Centuries from Sai Vikas Reddy, Aryan Krishna and Pranav Suryadevara highlighted Thursday's HCA cricket action. Sai Vikas scored 115, Aryan made 150 not out and Pranav hit 177, while several other batters and bowlers produced notable performances

F1 2026 title leader Kimi Antonelli said he is ready to help Mercedes teammate and title rival George Russell during Monza qualifying if the team asks. Antonelli will start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from the back after taking a grid penalty

The BCCI dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma's ODI future, saying the veteran opener remains in top form. Secretary Devajit Saikia also ruled out discussions on Ajit Agarkar's tenure, selection committee changes or a director of cricket for the men's team

World No. 20 Anahat Singh defeated eighth seed Nele Gilis 13-11, 4-11, 11-8 to reach the London Squash Classic quarterfinals. The reigning world junior champion secured the win in 39 minutes in her first tour meeting against Gilis

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board is working on a better Future Tours Programme to address the challenge of a packed cricket calendar. He said players would be given adequate rest, acclimatisation and practice matches before major SENA series

Hyderabad paddler Hitesh Dolwani won the World Para Future table tennis tournament in Finland, defeating France's Julien Cigolloti in the final

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated France’s Christo and Toma Junior Popov 21-17, 22-24, 21-9 to enter the China Masters quarter-finals. The fourth seeds recovered from a second-game setback to dominate the decider and seal victory.

India all-rounder Deepak Hooda is set to return to Baroda's domestic team after five years, following his departure amid a feud with Krunal Pandya. BCA CEO Snehal Parikh said past issues have been resolved as Baroda strengthens its squad

Home favourite Vishesh Sharma extended his lead to four shots after a six-under 64 in the third round of the Telangana Golconda Masters. He reached 20-under 190, with Amardeep Malik second, while Saptak Talwar climbed to fifth with 61

Sri Lanka Cricket has accepted the ICC's decision to shift the Women's Champions Trophy to India and pledged full support for the tournament. Sri Lanka's women's team retains qualification, with six teams set to compete in Mumbai and Vadodara

Telangana is exploring an NCAA-inspired collegiate sports ecosystem to create a structured pathway for athletes from schools to universities and elite competition. Sports officials and stakeholders discussed athlete development, scholarships, academic eligibility, governance and institutional partnerships with former NCAA executive Kevin Lennon

VVS Laxman will coach India’s men’s cricket team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Gautam Gambhir staying back for the West Indies series. Laxman will be assisted by three coaches, while Amol Muzumdar will lead the women’s team

Bosnia and Herzegovina legend Edin Dzeko has announced his retirement from international football. The 40-year-old, who holds national records for appearances and goals, will make his final appearance against Sweden on October 2 after a 20-year international career

Vadodara has been selected as a co-host for the inaugural 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, with BCA CEO Snehal Parikh calling the decision well deserved. He highlighted the stadium’s strong record of hosting major domestic and international cricket fixtures

Yashvir Singh has replaced injured Neeraj Chopra in India’s 77-member athletics squad for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Six athletes have been added to the initial squad, while several Hangzhou medallists return as India targets another strong medal haul

India’s junior men’s and women’s hockey teams will defend their AHF Junior Asia Cup crowns in China from September 4 to 13. Both sides enter the tournament after extensive overseas exposure and domestic preparations, aiming to begin their title defences strongly

Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a first-set loss to Jaime Faria with a dominant display, winning 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. He credited greater patience, longer rallies and tactical adjustments for his turnaround

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has told former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath that he will not play as an Impact Player in the IPL, insisting on continuing as a full-time wicketkeeper despite fitness concerns. This adds uncertainty to his participation in the 2027 season.

Aryna Sabalenka criticised a reporter for suggesting she had been partying before the US Open while promoting sponsors. The defending champion dominated Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 54 minutes, extending her New York winning streak to 15 matches and advancing to face Kamilla Rakhimova

Jai Rohan and G. Lalith Narayan forged a record 419-run opening partnership for Young Citizen CC in the HCA C-Division league. Lalith struck 219, while Rohan made 155. Bhavesh Seth's double century headlined the Senior Super League action

Kerala international Mijo Chacko Kurian won the men's 400m in 46.89 seconds at the 15th leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Meerut. Representing the Air Force, the quarter-miler also finished second in the men's 200m event

Local favourite Vishesh Sharma and Noida’s Amardeep Malik shared the halfway lead at 14-under 126 after the second round of the Telangana Golconda Masters. The day also saw three holes-in-one, a first in DP World PGTI history

Former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo has been appointed head coach of the India Under-17 men's football team. The Blue Colts began their preparatory camp in Goa for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled in Malaysia in November

Reigning Asian billiards champion Dhruv Sitwala lost 972-1500 to Singapore's Peter Gilchrist in the Pan Am Cup final in Canada after surrendering an early lead. Meanwhile, Indian pool player Sundeep Gulati exited the Malaysian International Open in the round of 32