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Three-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu has shifted her focus to winning her maiden Asian Games medal, admitting the pressure of expectations has grown with every success. The Olympic silver medallist also stressed the importance of staying injury-free before the continental event

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu credited the government's continued investment in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare for India's sporting progress after winning her third successive Commonwealth Games gold. She also shifted her focus to winning her maiden Asian Games gold medal

Indian judoka Ishroop Narang advanced to the women's 78kg quarterfinals after defeating Scotland's Nicole Wood in golden score at the Commonwealth Games. Avtar Singh and Yash Ghangas, however, suffered opening-round defeats in their respective men's categories

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to resume bowling following a left knee injury. The BCCI medical team has prioritised his recovery, with Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi emerging as the leading replacement

India dominated the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, with all eight men's and women's singles players reaching the semifinals. The women secured an all-Indian semifinal lineup, while the men also occupied all four spots after impressive quarterfinal victories

World champion Jaismine Lamboria overcame illness, hospitalisation and interrupted preparations to defeat defending champion Michaela Walsh and win the women's 57kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games, upgrading the bronze medal she claimed at the Birmingham edition four years ago

Deep Dasgupta has backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's playing XI for the Sri Lanka Test series, saying the wrist-spinner is essential on turning pitches. The former wicketkeeper also urged India to prioritise rebuilding its Test team over immediate World Test Championship qualification.

India's Unnati Sharma kept her medal hopes alive by reaching the women's -63kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games. Harsh Tokas, Karanjit Singh Maan and Inunganbi Takhellambam lost their quarterfinal bouts but remain in contention through the repechage rounds

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

The BCCI paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, praising his resilience, overseas batting exploits and inspirational leadership during India's historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, saying his legacy extends far beyond statistics

Newly selected India spinner Saransh Jain credited family sacrifices, unwavering discipline and consistency for his maiden Test call-up to the Sri Lanka tour. The 33-year-old also spoke about his cricketing idols, Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, and his lifelong dream of representing India

Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of understated leadership, memorable Test performances and resilience. Despite leading India to a historic Test series win in Australia, the elegant batter often remained overshadowed and, many believe, underappreciated

Indian boxers enjoyed a perfect day at the Commonwealth Games, with five more pugilists reaching the semifinals to guarantee medals. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also qualified for the final, while swimmers and weightlifter Sanjana endured disappointing outings

Arundhati Choudhary and Sakshi entered the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition after winning their respective quarterfinal bouts in Glasgow on Wednesday. Their victories guaranteed India at least two more bronze medals, with both now eyeing places in the finals.

India named Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain, while fitness clearance is awaited for Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah.

India's Ankush and Sachin advanced to the Commonwealth Games boxing quarterfinals after convincing victories in the men's 80kg and 60kg categories respectively. Both pugilists are now one win away from securing at least a bronze medal in Glasgow

Jammu & Kashmir's Majid Ah Magray will captain India's 16-member squad in the seven-match Mixed Disability Cricket T20 series against England from August 5 to 19. Sai Akash Saivamani has been named vice-captain, with Rohit Jhalani appointed head coach

Indian boxer Sachin advanced to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games with a split-decision win over England's William Hewitt. One victory away from securing a medal, the Indian pugilist said his only goal in Glasgow is to win gold

IOA president P T Usha credited India's coaches for the country's strong start at the Commonwealth Games, saying every medal reflects their dedication. She highlighted the crucial role of coaching, technical support and athlete preparation across all sporting disciplines