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Loknath Naik scored 130 and Sai Vikas Reddy remained unbeaten on 241 as they hogged the limelight in the HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League on Tuesday, while several high-scoring Under-16 and women’s Under-10 matches produced emphatic results

The BCCI has appointed Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as Associate Partners for India’s home cricket season for two seasons. The three partnerships are collectively valued at over ₹130 crore, marking a 44 per cent increase over the previous cycle

The Indian Olympic Association held a special send-off for India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent on Tuesday. Mansukh Mandaviya and PT Usha encouraged the athletes ahead of the September 19 start, as the team aims to build on India’s 2023 success

RSPB defeated CISF 5-1 in their Pool D match of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday. BM Seshe Gowda scored twice, while Central Secretariat and Punjab National Bank played out a 1-1 draw

The Indian Football League will begin its 2026-27 season on October 30, with the Governing Council approving a three-foreign-player limit. Nagaland and Odisha will join as new venues, while IFL viewership was reported to have quadrupled from 2024-25

The Volleyball Federation of India has announced a new policy to regulate professional leagues for men and women. Leagues will be classified into three divisions, while a “One Athlete – One League – One Season” rule will govern player participation

India’s Junior Cricket Committee has replaced Rohit Yadav in the U19 squads for the upcoming Australia series due to age-related discrepancies, naming Aryan Savsani for the One-Day squad and Tanmay Baloda for the Multi-Day squad.

Nashra Sandhu claimed a maiden six-wicket haul in T20Is as Pakistan defeated Hong Kong by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup. The victory secured Pakistan’s semi-final berth, where they will face Sri Lanka on September 11

India secured multiple final berths and assured a string of medals across recurve, compound and W1 events at the World Archery Para Series Stage III. Sheetal Devi, Harvinder Singh, Bhawna, Swati Chaudhary and others advanced

Shaik Rehaan Roshan struck his fourth consecutive century this season as five batters reached three figures in HCA Under-19 one-day selection matches in Hyderabad. G. Aryan Reddy returned impressive figures of 7/47, while several high-scoring games marked Monday’s action

Hyderabad powerlifters Ajay Banerjee and S. Vanisha Rao have qualified for the World Powerlifting Championships in Manchester, UK. Banerjee will compete in the Masters category and Rao in Teen-2. The duo left from Shamshabad Airport on Monday ahead of the championships

South Africa women's captain Laura Wolvaardt is excited about the team's historic maiden T20I tour of Zimbabwe. The five-match series will also provide opportunities for young players, with head coach Mandla Mashimbyi viewing the tour as an important test for emerging talent

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they have no Plan B, preferring to rely on their strengths while adapting tactics to opponents. The Indian pair credited improved fitness for their China Masters triumph and gained confidence ahead of their Asian Games title defence

Telangana's pickleball contingent returned from the Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam with 13 medals, including two gold, seven silver and four bronze. Hyderabad stars Vivek Reddy, Sanjana Sirimalla and others led a strong showing across multiple singles and doubles categories

PSPB defeated Central Secretariat 8-1 while CRPF hammered DASCB 10-0 in the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 in Hyderabad. ITBP, CAG and SSCB also registered wins, while SPSB and UBI played out a 1-1 draw

Star compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam is preparing for her fourth Asian Games after winning medals at each of her previous appearances. With a new-look Indian women's team, she says hard work, clear goals and mental focus remain her priorities.

After his epic 270 in the Duleep Trophy final, Ishan Kishan said eliminating overthinking and expectations has transformed his approach. The India batter reflected on his domestic cricket grind, career setbacks and the mindset change that helped him rediscover his game

India's Karan Singh clinched the ITF M15 Bali singles title after defeating New Zealand's Isaac Becroft in the final. The fourth-seeded Indian won the championship without dropping a set, securing his fourth career title and third of the 2026 season

Ishan Kishan smashed a monumental 270 and Kumar Kushagra hit 101 as East Zone posted 708 against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final. Kishan's epic knock, featuring 30 fours and seven sixes, left East Zone firmly in command

Emerging chess star Sahithi Varshini is chasing her third and final GM norm, with father and coach Lokesh providing unwavering support. From sacrificing his job and moving to Budapest to starting a chess academy, his journey mirrors her growing ambitions

Nalgonda clinched the Asmita Under-16 Football League Championship in Nizamabad after defeating Ranga Reddy 4-0 in the final. Hemasri and Akshara scored two goals each, with Nalgonda dominating the title clash on Monday

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct an umpires' examination in January/February 2027. Eligible candidates include current HCA panel umpires and those with relevant officiating or playing experience. Applicants must reside in Telangana, with registrations closing on December 15

David Miller and Quinton de Kock have been named in South Africa's 16-member ODI squad for the Australia series, while Temba Bavuma returns as captain. Gerald Coetzee is also recalled, with Kagiso Rabada unavailable due to a hamstring injury

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of India’s tour later this year, recalling their past success on New Zealand pitches. He also wants his side to win the ODI series and gain World Cup momentum