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After 73 matches in IPL, it all comes to down between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they play the IPL 2026 finals in Narendra Modi stadium

Former all-rounder labels Gill-Sudharsan pair the best in tournament history after Qualifier 2 heroics

Speaking after the playoff loss, Sangakkara questioned the circumstances surrounding Curran’s absence

Vinesh Phogat has successfully completed the weigh-in for the women's 53kg category, clearing a key procedural hurdle ahead of the Asian Games selection trials. The development comes after legal proceedings over her participation and weight-category eligibility.

India began their Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-1 win over Malaysia in Japan. Forward Nousheen Naz scored both goals, including a penalty corner strike, as India held firm in the second half to secure a winning start.

The International Cricket Council has appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as an Independent Director. She brings extensive global leadership and governance experience across public and private sectors and will contribute to strengthening strategic oversight as cricket continues its worldwide expansion.

Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to reach the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Experts Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin, along with Kagiso Rabada, praised Shubman Gill’s century and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s standout performances in the season.

Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for an India call-up after a record-breaking IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old scored 776 runs in 16 matches and impressed with his maturity against elite bowling attacks.

Barcelona have completed the signing of England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on a six-year contract. The 25-year-old, who reportedly cost 70 million euros plus incentives, becomes only the third English player to represent the Spanish club.

Shubman Gill’s majestic century and Sai Sudharsan’s fluent fifty powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, securing their third IPL final in five seasons. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 was the lone highlight for Royals

India’s Suruchi Inder Singh defended her women’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, while Esha Singh claimed silver. Their performances lifted India to the top of the medal tally with two golds and one silver

India’s Pooja set a new national and meet record in high jump with 1.93m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. Nitin Gupta, Amanat Kamboj, and Rahul Jakhar also won golds, boosting India’s medal tally significantly

Rafael Nadal reveals he feared chronic foot injury would end his career early

Sidhivinayak of Victory Playground clinched first place in the boys' 14-year floor exercise at the GHMC Summer Coaching Camp Gymnastics Competition in Ameerpet. The event saw young athletes across multiple age categories competing in floor exercise and bridge balance

Ukrainian 15th seed extends clay win streak to 15 matches; Wang Xiyu marches into last 16

Satwik-Chirag mount stellar comeback to enter final four while Dhruv-Tanisha benefit from walkover; Lakshya, Sindhu crash out in quarterfinals

Top athletes battle clean swells on day one of premier championship

Pant took over as LSG’s skipper after the franchise roped him in for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the mega auction held in 2024

Incredible to see her break the world record and win gold on the world stage. Esha, the sky is the limit, my friend," Sindhu posted on X

The win gives Carlsen valuable points in the tournament standings as he seeks to recover from a slow start on home soil

Pranati has also received significant personalised support under TOPS

"All players and support staff are directed to deposit such devices with the Security Liaison Officer (SLO), along with their mobile phones and smartwatches, upon entering the PMOA on match days," the directive added

The two teams have faced each other only twice before at the senior level, both in ODI matches during a quadrangular series in Potchefstroom in 2017

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, coach Amol Muzumdar and batter Jemimah Rodrigues reflected on the team’s historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph, discussing mental struggles, the painful England defeat, dressing-room conversations and staying away from social media during high-pressure tournaments