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India’s Rishabh Pant received an official reprimand and one demerit point for dissent during the first Test against England at Headingley. He threw the ball in frustration after umpires declined to change it, breaching ICC Code Article 2.8.

The BCCI stands in solidarity with his family, loved ones and the cricketing community in mourning this irreparable loss.

Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy and vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will play in the India A tour in August, which includes T20s, 50-over, and a four-day game. The series serves as crucial preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup in October.

Veteran Indian spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away at 77 in London. A late bloomer who made his Test debut at 32, he went on to take 114 wickets in 33 Tests and had a distinguished domestic and county career.

The Hyderabad Heroes reclaimed the top spot in the GMR Rugby Premier League with a clinical 28–7 win over the Chennai Bulls. Earlier in the day, Delhi Redz defeated Bengaluru Bravehearts 22–12 to secure their third win of the tournament

The Telangana High Court appointed Justice P. Naveen Rao and Vanka Pratap to oversee the 2025–26 HCA leagues, citing delays and granting them authority, honorarium, and full operational coordination rights

Elite Indian shooters—including Olympic and World Cup medallists—begin National Selection Trials 3 & 4 in Raipur, aiming for Asian Championships and ISSF World Cup berths, following strong international performances

Akshay Gupta claimed third place in the SP3T class at the 2025 ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours, battling gearbox issues with his AsBest Racing teammates in a thrilling endurance race

Over 1,000 runners took part in the NMDC Heritage Run 2025 in Hyderabad, celebrating fitness and social awareness ahead of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, with strong NGO participation and community support

Akrama Mohd Nahdi won gold in the men’s individual trap shooting event as the Telangana State Shooting Championship saw top performances across multiple pistol and trap disciplines at SATG ranges

Aleksej Aleksandrov of Belarus leads the 2026 Aurionpro International Chess Tournament with 6.5 points, while Madhesh Kumar leads the junior section. The tournament boasts a ₹25 lakh prize fund

India started their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a 13-0 victory against Mongolia. Pyari Xaxa scored five goals, and Soumya Guguloth and Priyadharshini Selladurai scored two each

Abbas Union dominated State Bank of India 8-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena. Baker Ali scored twice, while Irfan netted two goals in the dominant win

Krishika Gautam triumphed 6-4, 6-1 over Neha Marreddy in the first round of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament. Other notable results include wins by Tanish Nanda, Arsh Kathuria, and Jensi Dipakbhai

Nagasri Saikanth, a FIDE-rated chess player placed first at the A2H Chess Academy in Kukatpally.

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari said improving the state's sports infrastructure is a priority for the government, adding that it will roll out a new sports policy to support a 'sports-friendly' state.

Former India captain asserts that backing by fellow pacers is key to relieving pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and securing a crucial Test series win in challenging English conditions

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, one of Indian hockey's most consistent performers, has retired after playing 183 international matches and scoring 67 goals. A two-time Olympic bronze medallist, he also won multiple continental titles and received the Arjuna Award in 2021

K L Rahul remained unbeaten on 47 as India reached 90/2 at stumps, leading by 96. Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and sloppy Indian fielding defined a mixed day in Leeds

Naveen Kumar signs with Haryana Steelers for Rs 1.20 crore, returning to his home state for PKL Season 12. He’s eager to justify the trust placed in him and win another title

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will attend the Olympic Day Run at LB Stadium on June 23, with 15 locations hosting over 4,000 athletes in a grand celebration of Olympic spirit

Advantage Tennis Academy will conduct a Team Tennis Championship for men in four senior age groups from June 28–29, with entries closing June 25. The event follows the Fed Cup format

Naman Borah moved into the main draw of the ATF Under-14 tennis tournament in Hyderabad with a final-round win, as several boys and girls sealed their qualifying spots on Sunday

India started strong at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing, securing four medals on the opening day through standout performances by Gulfam Ahmed, Ramubhai Bambhava, and veteran Joby Mathew