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Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday

England’s impressive World Cup journey sees them reach the semifinals after a dominant group stage. Heather Knight’s match-winning performances and standout bowling by Sophie Ecclestone have propelled them forward, with their semifinal clash against South Africa looming

The India U20 women’s football team drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan U19 in their second and final friendly in Shymkent. Adeliya Bekkozhina scored for the hosts before Pooja equalised, helping India finish their two-match series unbeaten ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Subham Tanty’s hat-trick helped Royal United FC secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Feelkhana FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Salam Bin also scored for the winners

Telugu Titans defeated Bengaluru Bulls 37–32 in a gripping match to reach Eliminator 3 of PKL Season 12. Skipper Vijay Malik and coach Krishan Kumar Hooda credited the win to collective grit, composure, and unwavering team spirit

The D Chandra Sekhar Memorial Open Tennis Tournament will be held from November 1 at Advantage Tennis Academy, Hyderabad. Categories include 5th, 7th, 10th standards, and Intermediate (1st/2nd Year) & Undergraduates. Entries close October 30

I Sauryaram Varma of Archi Horse Riding School won the Jumping CH-1 80 cm category title at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition held at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, Moinabad, on Monday

Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after injuring her knee and ankle during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma, named as her replacement, could be drafted into the playing XI for India's semifinal clash with Australia

India’s senior women’s team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Nepal in the Women’s Tri-Nation International Friendlies. Sabitra Bhandari scored twice for Nepal, while Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late for India, marking her first goal for the senior national team

Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46-37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2. Ayan's 19-point performance and strong team defence secured their spot in Eliminator 3 against Telugu Titans on Wednesday

Punjab FC began their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala. Goals from Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello secured the victory. Punjab faces Mohammedan SC next on November 2

Rain halted Puducherry's reply to Hyderabad's 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts' progress

Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir praises Surya Kumar Yadav as a great leader and human being. Gambhir talks about the team's fearless approach, Yadav's leadership, and how the focus is on impact over individual performance, despite occasional failures

Vikramjit Singh of South Central Railway won the 83rd Maestro Category A Classical Chess Tournament, while Hiten Goel triumphed in Category B with a perfect score. The event saw fierce competition with the final placements across both categories

The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India

L Srinivas Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coach, led the Indian boys' kabaddi team to gold at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. The team remained unbeaten, with a thrilling 35-32 victory over Iran in the final, showcasing India’s kabaddi talent

The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural State Ranking Tournament concluded successfully at PicklePro Academy, featuring over 150 matches across various age groups. The event also served as selection trials for the upcoming IPA Nationals, where Telangana will field a strong 56-member team

Kishan Gangolli made history by winning the Gold Medal on Board 3 at the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Astana, Kazakhstan. His outstanding achievement marks India's first-ever gold medal at this prestigious event for disabled chess players

P.V. Sindhu will be off the international circuit till January 2026 to focus on recovery from a foot injury, following medical advice from Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and her support team. The two-time Olympic medallist is undergoing structured rehabilitation and training in Hyderabad.

Telangana outclassed Jammu & Kashmir 6-0 in the Sub-junior National Football Championship in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Mohammed Anas, S. Chaitanya, Paikhomba, Stolzer, K. Akshaj, and Samson John netted goals in the commanding victory.

India’s Shreyas Iyer suffered a laceration injury to his spleen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The BCCI said he is stable and recovering under medical supervision, with the team doctor monitoring his progress in Sydney.

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney with internal bleeding following a rib cage injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia. He remains in the ICU under observation, with doctors monitoring his recovery closely.

Security has been strengthened in Navi Mumbai after two Australian women cricketers were molested by a motorcycle-borne man in Indore. The accused has been arrested, and organisers have enhanced safety measures around hotels and venues for the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Sai Sravan's inning of 125 helps Andhra reach 281/4 against Saurashtra in Col CK Nayudu Trophy cricket championship