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The Hyderabad Cricket Association plans to promote cricket across all 33 districts of Telangana through district units, zonal academies and T-10 tournaments. HCA official T. Seshnarayan said the initiative aims to identify talent and expand opportunities beyond the twin cities

Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka ruled out through injury. Off-spin all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha earned his maiden Test call-up, while Niroshan Dickwella was recalled

South Africa batter David Miller hopes to finish his career with a World Cup trophy, targeting the 2027 edition on home soil. The veteran middle-order batter also reflected on his IPL triumph with Gujarat Titans and memorable pressure-filled centuries

Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique climbed 25 places, while Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman also gained ground.

Paul Pogba is reportedly set to leave AS Monaco after another injury setback, barely a year after joining the Ligue 1 club. The French midfielder’s Monaco spell has been disrupted by injuries following his return from an 18-month doping ban.

India and Afghanistan will face off in a three-match T20I series at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will host the fixtures, with matches scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 as bilateral ties continue to strengthen.

Indian golfing veteran Jeev Milkha Singh urged the PGTI to allow golfers competing in the Indian Golf Premier League to participate in other events after meeting tour commitments. He said IGPL can provide players a pathway to the Asian Tour and bigger international opportunities

Elena Rybakina fought back from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and reach the Canadian Open semifinals. The world No. 2 overcame three break points in the deciding set before sealing victory.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a marathon 95-move game at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup. The victory lifted Praggnanandhaa to 1.5/2 points, placing him among five early leaders ahead of his Round 3 clash with Vincent Keymer

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. The couple, together since 2017, were joined by their five children. Rodríguez announced their engagement in August 2025.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Games in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure the best facilities at venues. He also called for inspections, remedial measures and wider participation in organising the Games

The Gaudium School clinched top honours at the All India Level-wise rhythmic and artistic gymnastics championship with 174 gold, 168 silver and 140 bronze medals. Hyfyers Gymnastics Academy finished second, while Gymnora secured third place in the medal tally

Pune is set to host the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd WPA Heyball World Championships, featuring six of the world’s top ten men and eight top-ten women. Pankaj Advani is among 26 Indians competing in the elite 128-player field

NorthEast United FC defeated FC1 3-1 in their final Group F fixture to enter the quarter-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a perfect record. Parthib Gogoi scored twice, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added the third goal

TIME School’s Riddhi Toro won the under-14 singles title at the CBSE Cluster VII table tennis tournament in Eluru. She defeated Hetvika Kolli in the final, while TIME School finished runner-up in the girls under-14 team event

Hyderabad's 18-year-old Anugonda Sreemanya Reddy has qualified for the main draw of the ITF WTT W15K tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan. She defeated Xiaoyue Xuan of China and Ximena Senties of Mexico in the qualifying rounds to progress

British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen unveiled the jersey for the India-Spain International Grassroots Football Development Programme in Hyderabad. The initiative will focus on Under-14 players, providing professional coaching, talent identification and opportunities for advanced football training and exposure in Spain

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Ireland. He received one demerit point after showing dissent at an umpire’s decision, marking his first offence in 24 months

P Harshit won the Brilliant Trophy online chess tournament after finishing level with Leeladitya on 11 points from 12 rounds. Harshit secured the title on the tie-break rule, while Bhavyesh Balaji finished third with 10 points

Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete expressed confidence that India will win the upcoming FIH Women’s World Cup, citing momentum from their Nations Cup victory. She emphasised smart, attacking hockey, team unity, and the energy of young players as key strengths, while acknowledging nerves but stressing belief in her squad’s ability to bring home a medal.

Norman Isaac of Hyderabad has been appointed Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled in Ahmedabad from August 13–23. Sixteen national teams from Asia and Oceania will compete, with the top four advancing to the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Former India fielding coach T Dilip praised Virat Kohli’s unmatched intensity and influence on teammates, recalled India’s 2024 Barbados triumph, explained the idea behind the fielding medal, and highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic catch in the T20 World Cup final.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has formed a Women’s Cricket Committee to strengthen and streamline women’s cricket in Telangana, with members Sunitha Anand, Anaya Maria and M. Revathi tasked with overseeing structured programmes and opportunities across all levels.

Team Speed slammed a record-breaking 746/8 in 90 overs against City College Old Boys in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship. Advith Reddy 256, Koushik Reddy 171 and Vimal Dev 119 powered the remarkable total on Monday