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Shashank Lokesh's unbeaten 203 powered Cambridge XI to victory, while A. Vignesh Reddy, Raghava Pattapu, Naman Agarwal and P. Nitish Reddy also struck centuries as several standout batting performances marked Hyderabad's A-Division two-day league cricket championship

Sashastra Seema Bal emerged as champions in the women's competition at the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship in Hyderabad. CISF finished runners-up after securing two silver and five bronze medals across various weight categories

SA20 has unveiled the schedule for its fifth season, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals in the opening match on January 17, 2027. The tournament will feature four Saturday double-headers and matches across six South African venues

Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik finished fourth in the men's lightweight category after scoring 143.8 points at the Commonwealth Para Powerlifting Championships. England's Mark Swan won gold, while fellow Indian Paramjeet Kumar ended the competition in seventh place.

East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will launch the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The rivals, with 33 combined Durand titles, begin another chapter in Indian football's most celebrated rivalry

The Indian Under-20 men's football team will take on Singapore in two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru on August 3 and 6 as part of preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, where they face Syria, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh

West Bengal's first athlete to qualify for the World Under-20 Athletics Championships, Tahura Khatun, is targeting gold in the mixed 4x400m relay in Oregon. The 19-year-old also dreams of becoming an Olympic champion and inspiring more youngsters to take up athletics

India pacer Mayank Yadav described his first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe as the perfect end to a challenging two-year injury journey. Returning after a 21-month lay-off, he claimed 2/18, earned Player of the Match honours and helped India secure a seven-wicket victory

West Indies coach Darren Sammy believes his side is heading in the right direction after its series win over Sri Lanka and is confident of making further progress against Pakistan. He also confirmed Shai Hope will keep wickets with Amir Jangoo still injured.

Following a dominant seven-wicket win in the series opener, Shreyas Iyer's India will aim to wrap up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday, relying on Mayank Yadav's pace and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive form

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy remains optimistic about a red-ball turnaround ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan. Sammy confirmed Shai Hope will keep wickets as Tarouba prepares to host its historic first men's Test match

Mayank Yadav's childhood coach Devendra Sharma has praised the fast bowler's determination, disciplined rehabilitation and tactical improvements after his Player of the Match performance against Zimbabwe, saying the Delhi pacer is now focused on cementing his place and preparing for Test cricket.

Mayank Yadav credited his dream of representing India for helping him overcome a 21-month injury lay-off after starring with 2/18 in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe. The pacer also praised captain Shreyas Iyer for backing his bowlers.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his record-breaking maiden T20I fifty against Zimbabwe has boosted his confidence early in his international career. The teenage opener dedicated the milestone to his family and coaches and explained the emotional celebration honouring his mother.

Top seed Anahat Singh reached the World Junior Squash Championships semi-finals after defeating Egypt's Habiba Rizk in four games. The Indian became the first from the country to make consecutive World Junior semi-finals and is now two wins away from history.

Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as FIDE interim president after Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties following EU sanctions. The move ensures the governing body's functioning while Dvorkovich challenges the sanctions and Anand prepares for September's federation elections.

American shooting legend Kimberly Rhode claimed her 27th ISSF World Cup title after defeating teammate Samantha Simonton in the women's skeet final in Hangzhou. Britain's Seonaid McIntosh won the women's 50m rifle three positions gold, while Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al-Athba triumphed in men's skeet.

Birla Blazers defeated Secunderabad Stallions 32-15 in the Hyderabad District Basketball Association Sub-Junior and Youth League at YMCA, Secunderabad. Pranavi starred with 11 points, while Disha and Amrutha added eight points each to power their team to a comfortable victory.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a stunning 18-ball fifty while Mayank Yadav claimed 2 for 18 on his return as India crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the 1st T20I in Harare to take a 1-0 series lead

Team Trishna Sailing Club defeated Team Telangana Sailing Association in a deciding race to win the Optimist Class Team Racing title at the 6th YAI-Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta on Hussain Sagar after a thrilling contest in challenging wind conditions.

Indian pacer Mayank Yadav credited mental toughness and improved body awareness for his successful return to international cricket. Coming off a 21-month injury layoff, Mayank took a wicket on his first ball to finish with 2-18 against Zimbabwe

Defending champions India have learned their route to gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian women's cricket team faces hosts Japan in the quarterfinals, while the direct-seeded men's team awaits the preliminary qualifiers' outcome

Para discus thrower Sagar Thayat, whose sporting career was nearly ended by a devastating accident in 2012, has earned selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Inspired by Devendra Jhajharia, the Uttarakhand athlete now aims to surpass his personal best in Glasgow.

Hours ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, host city Glasgow remains remarkably quiet. A scaled-down sports programme has resulted in fewer visiting athletes and supporters, though organizers remain confident crowds will arrive once competition begins