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Arnav Pradhan scored 11 out of 12 to win the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament. Srikara Darbha and Sushanth Shetty followed in second and third place, respectively

SA20 Season 4 will feature strategic changes like RTM cards, a record USD 2.3 million salary cap, and 72 auction slots, promising exciting team moves and strong competition

The Telangana Squash Open kicks off today in Hyderabad with over 350 players from across India competing across age and open categories at two venues, promising top-level action for five days

Lalit Babu and Neelotpal Das moved into joint lead with Gharibyan Mamikon in the AurionPro GM Chess Tournament, while Aansh Nerurkar and Madhesh Kumar lead the junior section after round 8

Shivlal Yadav fondly recalls his memories with Dilip Doshi, reflecting on his class, consistency, and memorable moments in cricket, including Doshi’s performances in key matches like the 1981 Melbourne Test

The Hyderabad Heroes and Chennai Bulls have qualified for the knockout stages of the GMR Rugby Premier League. Both teams have been strong contenders, with the Heroes leading in several statistical categories

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