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Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a sensational victory over Australia in a gripping World Test Championship final at Lord's

The GMR Rugby Premier League is set for a thrilling debut with international stars like Jerry Tuwai, Akuila Rokolisoa, and Terry Kennedy. Six franchises are banking on their elite experience to light up the league.

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised Pat Cummins' precise bowling and hailed the current pace trio of Cummins, Hazlewood, and Starc as possibly Australia's best-ever

A low-scoring World Test Championship final was heading to a thrilling conclusion after Australia took a 74-run first-innings lead before being reduced to 144-8 by South Africa by the close of Day 2 at Lord's on Thursday

The Telangana Football Association will organise under-15 boys’ selection trials for twin cities and Cantonment players only at Gymkhana Football Ground here on June 14 from 6.30 am

The Hyderabad Cricket Association, for the first time, is looking for a match referee to conduct the forthcoming HCA League Championships

Shuchi was ruled out of the tour after sustaining a left shin injury, which was diagnosed during the pre-tour camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru

In the mixed doubles event, Thanuja and Shravan continued to maintain their winning spree, and Alia Sabreen got another win in the singular race of the day

The 26-year-old Krishna Nagar, who was only the second Indian to win a Paralympic Games badminton gold after his illustrious partner Pramod Bhagat, is now gunning for bigger glory in the Asian Para Championship

Shuchi was ruled out of the tour after sustaining a left shin injury, which was diagnosed during the pre-tour camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru

The AIFF, in collaboration with IFA West Bengal, completed a three-day Match Commissioner Seminar in Kolkata to train local officials. The initiative aims to strengthen football operations at the state level and build a professional officiating ecosystem.

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel lauded Jasprit Bumrah’s intensity in England and emphasized smart workload management. He also urged all-rounder Nithish Kumar Reddy to bowl more and highlighted the need for bowlers to start strong against an aggressive England side.

Sreeja closed the tie in style and ended PBG Pune Jaguars’ hopes of a semis berth; undefeated through all five league-stage matches, she dominated her clash with South Korea’s Zion Lee 2‑1, securing Jaipur’s 9‑6 victory.

More than 100 technical officials from over 30 states and Union Territories in India and 15 international participants, including Australia, Nepal, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, have registered for this intensive course.

Ravi Kumar got a great start but dropped to sixth place. However, with some calculated reading of wind shifts in his home waters, he managed to get ahead of M. Naveen from Thara Home.

India's four remaining fixtures are away and at home to Singapore (October 9 and 14, respectively), away to Bangladesh (November 18) and at home to Hong Kong, China (March 31, 2026).

The left-handed batter, who showed stupendous form in IPL season, has signed up with English county Hampshire this summer and will also be playing four four-day ‘Tests

“I am excited but very determined to make it truly memorable by winning the title. In the first edition, I finished in the top 26 and then in the top 22. Now, in my third appearance, I would love to hold the trophy,” Srikanth said.

Players born on or after 01-01-2006 are eligible to participate in juniors’ selections while those born on or after 01-01-2010 are eligible to participate in sub-junior selections.

Three Telangana girls — Viha Reddy, Saanvi Kolisetty, and Nethra Birudavolu — have been selected for India’s U-16 basketball team for the SABA Championship in the Maldives. A major moment for Telangana basketball.

UEFA U21 Championship 2025, streaming live on FanCode, is set to showcase Europe’s brightest football talent. From Jobe Bellingham to Pablo Torre, these young stars are future icons already making waves on football’s biggest stages.

SoBo Mumbai Falcons entered the T20 Mumbai League final with a dominant six-wicket win over Bandra Blasters. Powered by Ishan Mulchandani’s unbeaten fifty and a strong bowling display, the Falcons will face MSC Maratha Royals in the final.

Keshav Maharaj believes South Africa’s well-rounded bowling attack — combining pace, height, swing, and control — gives them an edge in the WTC final against Australia. He also praised Test cricket’s intensity and the role of character in high-pressure moments.

Mitchell Starc said the WTC final against South Africa at Lord’s is a special chance to win the title again. He highlighted Australia’s journey, the threat of key Proteas batters, and how team preparation remains focused and disciplined.