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Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century as Bangladesh reached 351-6 at stumps on Day 2 against Australia in Darwin. Strong partnerships with Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh secure a 153-run lead in the opening Test

Kerala BJP has demanded a CBI probe into alleged procedural and financial irregularities in the previous LDF government's plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to the State, alleging fraud, GST evasion and misuse of government name

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is using her stint with Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred to sharpen her batting, bowling and fielding ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup. Deepti, joint second-highest wicket-taker, says she is relishing the challenge.

Jharkhand teenager Shilpa Kumari, India’s U-17 women’s javelin record holder, draws inspiration from Neeraj Chopra and dreams of Olympic glory. After emerging from a remote village, she now targets a podium finish at the 2026 Youth Olympics.

Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh says the 2026 FIH World Cup could be his last, as India target their first World Cup medal after back-to-back Olympic successes. He backs the squad’s balance, preparation and confidence ahead of the tournament.

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim created history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia. His 101-run knock in Darwin, his maiden Test hundred, helped Bangladesh take control after Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul

Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the National Bank Open in Toronto, claiming her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek controlled the match with consistent attacking tennis and few errors

Punjab Kings assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves says there is no real off-season in modern cricket, with camps helping players stay fit and prepared. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's positive leadership, Ricky Ponting's experience and PBKS' growing reliance on data

SGUTTA’s Srisai Shiva Advik and Yashasree Sil won the boys’ and girls’ Under-13 titles respectively at the sixth Gujarati Seva Mandal Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament in Hyderabad. Shubham Dey and Adhira Chetan finished runners-up in their respective finals.

Germany’s Tobias Bongers stunned defending champion Gareth Potts in the second round of the WPA Heyball World Championships in Pune. Pankaj Advani and Shivam Arora stayed alive in the men’s competition, while several Indian women advanced in the winners’ and losers’ brackets.

The Centre has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought permission to conduct the Games from December 11 to 23 across venues in the State.

Wafi Kachchhi smashed an unbeaten 218 and Tarun Rajan scored 148 as Union Bank of India posted 461/7 in the HCA A-Division two-day league. Several other batters also struck centuries, including Hrishikesh Simha, Jasrith Reddy and Aryan Krishna.

Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club will host the first National Qualifier of the 2026 season from August 12 to 14. The event, featuring Dressage and Show Jumping, has drawn 81 entries and will qualify riders for the Junior National Equestrian Championships.

The Table Tennis Federation of India has acknowledged the Sports Ministry’s suspension of its recognition and proposed interim administration, while stressing the autonomy of National Sports Federations. TTFI President Meghna Ahlawat said the federation remains committed to cooperation and good governance.

PV Sindhu is eyeing a medal, preferably gold, at the World Championships in Delhi, saying winning at home would be special. The five-time medallist said her confidence is back after the Japan Open win and stressed resilience, preparation and consistency.

Former India batter WV Raman says Sri Lanka will pose a strong challenge in spin-friendly conditions but believes turning tracks also offer scoring opportunities. Raman backed Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach and urged Indian batters to be proactive during the Test series

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar opens up about his journey from repeated selection setbacks to IPL success, recalling how he chose cricket over joining the Punjab Police. Brar credits his parents’ support and says playing Test cricket remains his ultimate dream

Former India batter WV Raman has backed Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, citing his ability against spin and attacking approach. Raman also supported Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 position

Former India badminton player Trupti Murgunde said hosting the BWF World Championships 2026 is a proud moment and reflects India’s sporting growth. She believes the event in New Delhi will provide young shuttlers a valuable platform to showcase their talent

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a social media creation. Brar said respect remains intact while stressing that bowlers must focus on their job rather than being affected by a batter’s aggression

India’s top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani received the Sardar Patel Sports Award from the Gujarat government. The honour recognises her remarkable comeback after a decade-long break and comes as she prepares for the 2026 Asian Para Games qualification

The Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand’s Badminton Gurukul and AISTS India have launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence to transform coach education. ISCE will offer multidisciplinary programmes covering sports science, technology, physical literacy and career development.

Punjab Kings spinner Praveen Dubey is determined to make his next IPL opportunity count after years of limited chances. Drawing on lessons from Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal, Dubey has focused on development, wicket-taking and improving his batting

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has warned the team’s seamers that the Kookaburra ball could soften after 25-30 overs in Sri Lanka. He urged them to adapt to the heat, humidity and changing conditions while maintaining intensity throughout the Tests