Sport

The Sports Ministry has issued revised guidelines for assistance to National Sports Federations, backed by a ₹7,386.74-crore outlay through 2030-31. The scheme expands support for international events, National Games, Olympic Training Centres, indigenous sports and global cooperation

Dan Evans believes Emma Raducanu will eventually win Wimbledon, praising her confidence in big matches despite injuries and questions about her commitment. Evans also criticised Davis Cup captain Leon Smith over his retirement send-off and the refusal of a wildcard.

Niki Prasad said scoring the winning runs on her international debut was a special feeling after her unbeaten 39 and an 82-run partnership with Deepti Sharma helped India recover from 19/4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets

Deepti Sharma praised debutant Niki Prasad’s composure after their match-winning 82-run partnership helped India recover from 19/4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the opening women’s T20I. India chased 115 with 26 balls remaining to take a 1-0 series lead

Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene have mutually agreed to part ways as head coach after the 2026 IPL season. Jayawardene won three IPL titles with the franchise, which is reportedly considering candidates for the coaching position ahead of next season.

Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised India’s selection strategy over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ODI omission, calling it unfair. He urged selectors and team management to provide the young batter with opportunities to maintain confidence and prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas as fast-bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. Vaas replaces Munaf Patel, while former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh joins the franchise’s revamped coaching staff under Sourav Ganguly.

Abhishek Nayar is tempted to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's fifth T20I against the West Indies but insists he must open. Nayar also backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion and praised Sanju Samson's explosive 56 off 23 balls in the previous match.

Krunal Pandya will captain India's seven-member squad at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 after Bhuvneshwar Kumar received a national call-up. Kulwant Khejroliya replaces the senior pacer, who is set to return to international action on India's upcoming New Zealand tour.

Debutant Niki Prasad and Deepti Sharma rescued India from 19/4 to secure a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first women's T20I in Raipur. Sharne Mayers and Kelis Ndhlovu led Zimbabwe's scoring before India's bowlers restricted them to 114/5 overall

Achampet defeated Mahabubnagar by 37 runs in the Telangana Cricket Association State-level Under-19 League Cricket Championship in Warangal. Ch. Srimanth Raj and A. Charan claimed four wickets each, while Vikarabad registered a 91-run victory over Narayanpet

The second National Qualifier of the 2026 season concluded at Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club, Gandipet, with 18 qualifications recorded over two days. Anet Salomi Castilino posted the highest dressage score, while junior and young riders competed in show jumping

Chola Chiefs defeated Rajputana Royals 5-3 in the Archery Premier League, denting the defending champions’ playoff prospects. Alejandra Usquiano and Rajat Chauhan delivered crucial performances as the Chiefs showcased tactical flexibility despite being out of contention themselves

Angel Hidalgo, Joost Luiten and Adrian Meronk shared the clubhouse lead at the weather-affected DP World India Championship in Delhi. Om Prakash Chouhan remained the highest-placed Indian as players battled a congested schedule following first-day storms

Maharashtra sprinter Rushiprasad Desai broke the men’s 100m meet record on the opening day of the Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition in Jaipur. Records also fell in pole vault and women’s discus throw, while Unnathi Bollanda equalled women’s 100m record

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been included in India’s ODI and Test squads for the forthcoming New Zealand tour. The selection announcement outlines separate ODI squads for the first three matches and the final two, alongside India’s Test squad

India bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted mental fatigue caused by a packed cricket schedule, praising bowlers for delivering despite demanding travel and match commitments. He urged critics to allow players occasional off-days and stressed the importance of recovery

Cockroach Janta Party activists held a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Speakers raised concerns over alleged police brutality, inflation, unemployment and voting figures during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections

Deepti Sharma praised Smriti Mandhana’s calm demeanour as she began her tenure as India’s full-time T20I captain against Zimbabwe. Young batter Anushka Sharma also spoke about the team’s aggressive approach and her readiness to bat at No. 3

India handed young all-rounder Niki Prasad her T20I debut as Smriti Mandhana’s side elected to bowl against Zimbabwe in Raipur. The match marks Zimbabwe’s first bilateral women’s cricket series against India and Raipur’s first women’s international match

Hyderabad beat Maharashtra by four wickets in the BCCI Vinoo Mankad Trophy. In the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy, Hyderabad beat Madhya Pradesh. Haryana, Bengal and Delhi also recorded wins. Hyderabad E Team drew with Andhra in the HCA league match

The Centre Court Pickleball League begins its second Hyderabad season on October 18, with eight franchises competing across seven league match days. The league has expanded its franchise purse to ₹10 lakh, with playoffs scheduled for December 5 and the final on December 12

India will look to correct their batting flaws against West Indies in Saturday’s fifth T20I in Bengaluru, with the series tied at 2-2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to the squad after Arshdeep Singh sustained a shoulder injury in Hyderabad

Top seeds Jval Saurin Patel and Madhvendra Pratap Singh lost their seventh-round games at the National Sub-Junior Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Four players shared the open-section lead with 6.5 points, while Prishita Gupta led the girls’ section