The match has been cut short to nine overs per side due to rain. The series is currently level at 2-2. Shivam Dube comes in for India and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also makes his first appearance for Team India since late 2022.
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An own goal by Inter Kashi defender Pratik Chaudhari handed Odisha the lead in the 56th minute, before Thoi Singh struck to ensure the points were shared.
Gill is the last-minute addition to squad, returning for some domestic red-ball cricket ahead of the New Zealand Test matches starting from November 19 onwards. Before this, he will feature in the first three ODIs of the five-match series against the Kiwis taking place from November 4 to 15, with his deputy Shreyas Iyer set to take the ODI captaincy armband once Gill leaves for Test preparation.
India has the potential to produce world-class golfers over the next decade, driven by its young population, wider access to the sport, stronger grassroots infrastructure and greater international exposure for Indian players, said leaders of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at a media interaction on the sidelines of the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club.
Playing his first Test in 12 months since the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan last year and his first competitive game since IPL final after being out due to a hamstring injury suffered during the winter training, Rabada is eyeing to renew his battle against the Aussies, knowing that he does not have the luxury of easing his way back in.
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2 hours agoAlso in attendance will be Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, and Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs. The race will start and finish at Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as per a press release.
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2 hours agoIndian grappler Amruta Pujari clinched a silver medal in the women’s 72 kg weight category at the ongoing Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Saturday.
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3 hours agoThe tournament has grown from 20 teams in 2025 to 38 teams in 2026, with an expanded league and knockout format culminating in the Final in early November. With four grounds this year, the DC School Cup will operate at a larger scale while maintaining consistency in matchday execution and presentation.
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3 hours agoThe panel also featured the women's 4x400m relay team that won India's first athletics gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, distance runner Gulveer Singh, who won three medals at the Games, and marathoner Sawan Barwal, who set a national record in April. The conversation moved well beyond medals, touching on motherhood, mental strength, village roots and how a single gold medal can change a life.
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3 hours agoAs India takes on West Indies in the T20I series decider in Bengaluru on Saturday, all eyes will be on Sanju Samson, who fired an aggressive half-century during his side's massive 248-run chase at Hyderabad in the previous match.
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3 hours agoShai Hope and his men rained fours and sixes against Indian pace during the fourth T20I, scoring a massive 247/3, which proved to be a massive chase for India, who spent most of the time playing the catch-up game instead of dominating. Kuldeep, who took 2/33 in the first T20I but had an off-colour outing with 1/53 against the Men in Maroon at Ranchi, where they chased down a record 250 runs, found himself omitted from the playing XI. Instead, it was all-rounder Naman Dhir who acted as the second spin option alongside an experienced Axar Patel, with India opting for more pace in their weaponry
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4 hours agoThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has cleared 168 athletes for the upcoming 5th Asian Para Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total contingent of 281 members has been cleared, comprising 168 athletes, 98 team officials/supporting staff and 15 contingent staff.
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4 hours agoKirti, an Asian Games gold medallist from Ritauli village in Haryana’s Jind district, began her journey after coach Udyam Singh recognised her potential at her school in Pillukhera in 2019-20 and encouraged her family to support her training.
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5 hours agoChurchill head into the fixture on the back of a historic 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC in their ISL debut, while defending champions East Bengal begin their domestic campaign after a busy run of continental and cup commitments, as per a press release.
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On Friday, SC Delhi's first home game saw 14,971 fans attend, marking a strong turnout for the club's first home fixture. Lalrinliana Hnamte gave The Phoenixes the lead in the first half, but Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira scored in the second half to give The Mariners all three points.
Former Mumbai Indians cricketer Aditya Tare has backed Arsenal to win consecutive Premier League titles, drawing on his experience of winning back-to-back titles in the Indian Premier League.
India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will see a leadership change, with all-rounder Krunal Pandya named captain of the seven-member Indian squad, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has received a call-up to the national team for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand, beginning October 22.
Haryana Hurricanes defeated Punjab AeroStrikers 2-1, while Ayodhya Garjan beat Tamil Titans 3-0 as both teams began their Super 6 campaigns in the Volleyball Champions League with victories at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday.
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Pranavi Urs, India’s first woman golf gold medallist at the Asian Games, was honoured with a Rupees 1 crore cheque from former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club on Friday.
Asian Games medallists Sawan Barwal, Jay Meena, Arjun Deshwal, Devank Dalal and Pincky Balhara expressed delight after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following India’s successful Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced India's ODI squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in the first three ODIs and Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy for the final two matches.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in the presence of Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, on Friday felicitated the Indian men's and women's hockey teams for their gold-medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted the difficulties bowlers face on flat pitches at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, stating that the conditions become even more challenging when dew comes into play.
India have added veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth and final T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match.
Jagsher Singh Khangurra bagged the bronze medal in the ongoing BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, after he went down in the boys singles semifinal against Radithya Bayu Wardhana of Indonesia on Friday.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday congratulated Pranavi Urs on her historic achievement of becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in golf at the recently concluded Asian Games, saying her success would inspire young girls across the country.
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), outlining updated assistance norms across various components following the government’s approval to continue the scheme for the 2026–27 to 2030–31 period, corresponding to the 16th Finance Commission cycle, with a total outlay of Rs 7,386.74 crore.
Following a heavy 214-run defeat to Australia in the opening Test of the ICC World Test Championship series in Durban, South Africa are looking to make key adjustments as they prepare for the second match in Gqeberha.
Australia began their three-Test series against South Africa with a commanding 214-run victory in Durban, extending their impressive run in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27.
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) will cover overseas qualifying school expenses of up to Rs 3 lakh of its top 30 players from the Order of Merit, removing one of the biggest financial barriers between Indian talent and international opportunity, as per a press release.
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India’s Komal won bronze in the women’s 59kg category at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships, while Amruta Pujari advanced to the 72kg final with two pinfall victories.
Indian Boccia athlete Sachin Chamaria will represent India in the BC3 Individual and Pairs events at the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games 2026, following the Sports Ministry’s approval of two Boccia athletes for inclusion in the Indian contingent. The Games begin on October 18.
The 168-member (112 men, 56 women) strong Asian Para Games contingent has received intensive backing from the Government of India to ensure the team returns with flying colours from Aichi-Nagoya.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to the Team India squad for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed in a media release on Friday.
Newly appointed India captain Smriti Mandhana said former skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's experience and leadership would be vital in guiding younger players as the Indian women’s cricket team begins a new era under her captaincy, with the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe starting Friday, marking her first assignment in the role.
England leg-spinner Mason Crane admitted he did not expect an international recall after being named in the squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, marking his return to the national side after nearly nine years.
Divija Paul, the newest athlete on Adani Sportsline’s “Garv Hai” roster, claimed bronze in the U13 Girls category at the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship in Panchkula, held from 6 to 13 October 2026, according to a press release. She is currently ranked No.1 in India in the Under-13 category.
The Premier League hosted the second edition of its NEXTGEN Coach programme in Mumbai from 10 to 13 October, bringing together 34 coaches from the OSCAR Foundation for a four-day development programme at the Cooperage Football Ground, according to a press release.
A new format of cricket, Test Twenty, will make its debut at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from November 14 to 29, bringing together boys' and girls' teams whose scores will combine to determine a single result.
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PM Modi interacted with India's Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, as athletes, coaches and officials gathered to mark the country's performance at the continental showpiece.
From 2009 to 2021, Raut represented the Indian tricolour in four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is.
The former world number one lost to reigning world champion Alex Lanier of France by 11-21, 21-15, 21-15 in an hour and six minutes, as per Olympics.com.
PM Modi interacted with India's Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, as athletes, coaches and officials gathered to mark the country's performance at the continental multi-sport event.
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Chasing him hard is the trio of Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin, Belgian Thomas Detry and Eugenio Chacarra of Spain. The Spaniard has had great results previously in India, but a closing bogey robbed him of the chance of a shared clubhouse lead here today, as per a press release.
The FIFA council met on Thursday in Zurich for the first time since the scandalous revelation of the FFE plan by the media. Ahead of the FIFA presidential elections next year, Infantino is fighting a massive battle to retain his job. He faced criticism after plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms triggered opposition from several quarters. The proposal led to strong reactions, with UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. Infantino ditched the plan after such backlash.
Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya Knights began the day on 10 points and within touching distance of a place in the playoffs but came up against a determined Rajputana Royals and Chero Archers, respectively. The Royals won 6-2 while Chero clean-swept the Knights 6-0, as per a press release from APL.
PM Modi interacted with India's Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, as athletes, coaches and officials gathered to mark the country's performance at the continental multi-sport event.
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India's Saptak Talwar, the current Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit leader, too made a positive start with three birdies and two bogeys in his round of one-under 71, as per a press release.
Tomasz Tchorz’s young squad gave a solid account of themselves in a thrilling 3-2 defeat away to Bengaluru FC last week. Delhi showed courage to lead at half-time in the garden city, but ultimately fell short to a late 89th-minute winner. Returning to Delhi, the Phoenixes will hope to pick up their first points of the campaign by capitalising on home advantage.
Former Indian cricketer and domestic cricket giant Wasim Jaffer felt that Team India missed the services of middle-order batter Rinku Singh in the middle order during a massive chase of 248 runs against West Indies in the fourth T20I, saying that as a batter, he is 'miles ahead of everyone else' and could have changed the game for India.
Heading into a bilateral T20I series against Zimbabwe, which will be followed by ODIs, the fearless opener highlighted that the squad is focusing on continuous growth and strategic clarity. The series starting from Friday will also kickstart the era of Smriti Mandhana as India's full-time all-format captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down just days after India's Asian Games gold medal win.
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Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his shock over the omission of Kuldeep Yadav from the playing eleven of the fourth T20I against West Indies, saying that the struggles of Windies batters against his googlies and leg-spin 'would have made a difference of 15-20 runs'.
Meanwhile, Chandigarh’s Ribhav Saroha continued his bid for a double crown, advancing to the boys U-16 semifinals with a 6-2, 6-2 win over P. Nallagundla in a rain-interrupted quarterfinal. Having won the boys U-18 singles title last week, Saroha is now two wins away from completing a double triumph at the tournament. In the other boys U-16 semifinal, No. 8 seed Vivaan Mirdha will face Yashwin Dahiya after both players recorded straight-sets quarterfinal victories.
Delhi Half Marathon will bring together elite international and Indian athletes, amateur runners and participants across age groups and abilities. The flagship half marathon covers 21.097 km, alongside multiple race categories including Half Marathon Elite, Champions with Disability and Senior Citizens Run, Open 10K, and Great Delhi Run.
India’s Jagsher Singh Khangurra assured himself of a medal in the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships after he came from a game down to beat Yuan-Syue Jhuang of Chinese Taipei to reach the boys singles semifinal in Cairo, Egypt on Friday.
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Shaunae is the international event ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon (DHM) 2026. She is a two-time Olympic champion in the women's 400 m event, with gold medals in the 2016 and 2020 editions of the marquee sporting event. Marita Koch, a former German athlete, holds the world record in this category, with a time of 47.60 seconds back in 1985.
Shaunae, 32, is a two-time Olympic champion in the women's 400 m event, with gold medals in the 2016 and 2020 editions of the marquee sporting event. Marita Koch, a former German athlete, holds the world record in this category, with a time of 47.60 seconds back in 1985.
The Schools Total T20 League (STTL), a new cricket championship for school and college students, was launched today in New Delhi, with over 90 schools set to participate in its inaugural season. The first matches are scheduled to begin on 22 October 2026. The league is an initiative of PNP Sports Management LLP.
Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's prospects of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying their performances for the national team should matter more than the discussions surrounding their age and future.
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The ceremony was organised by Shivtrinetra Group to acknowledge the achievements of the players and the role of coaches in supporting their development and success at the international level.
Hope continues to make his mark in India, slamming his fourth century of the white-ball tour to the country during the fourth T20I at Hyderabad, slamming a 50-ball 102*, with four boundaries and nine sixes. With two centuries each in the ODI and T20I leg and five fifty-plus scores across seven matches, the West Indies skipper has shown the world perhaps his most refined and in-prime version of himself as WI strive to qualify for the 2027 Cricket World Cup via qualifiers and gain back their place among the upper echelons in world cricket.
Rohit was speaking on his show 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma'. Throughout his career in ICC event knockout matches across formats, Rohit has scored 884 runs in 21 matches and 23 innings at an average of 44.20, with two centuries and two fifties, with a best score of 137. His five IPL trophy wins as captain and crucial performances in T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy wins as a captain/batter are a proof of how well the 'Hitman' thrives in pressure situations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged India's Asian Games 2026 heroes to connect with the children back at their homes and go back to the grounds where their sporting journey started, pointing out how important their experience could be for them and encouraging them to take up sports.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday called on National Sports Federations (NSFs) to take greater responsibility for India’s sporting performance, following the nation’s 4th place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. Interacting with a plethora of NSF heads, the Minister reiterated the need to work with further synergy to sustain India’s sporting excellence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, as athletes, coaches and officials gathered to mark the country's performance at the continental multi-sport event.
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has announced player retentions across five franchises for Season 2, with prominent kabaddi players Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik among the headline names.
Indian bowling leaked runs like a faucet, with West Indies skipper Shai Hope getting his fourth century of the Indian tour and useful support from hard-hitting teammates Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford. While there was an air of optimism that India could chase down 248, especially after the Windies pulled off a 250-run chase in the second T20I, the Indian batting, except for Sanju Samson, played the catch-up game for the most part, with a 70-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy giving India hope after the collapse of their top-order. With Keemo Paul taking a five-wicket haul, India was left 23 runs short.
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Skipper Hope continued to run riot against India, slamming his fourth century across the ODI and T20I leg of the tour in the fourth T20I, taking WI to 247/3 in their 20 overs, a mountain which proved to be too big to climb for India's star-studded batting. Hope's game, in contrast with many T20I specialists, looked extremely tidy, with his ability to pick gaps and hit sixes without taking big risks standing out. The WI skipper slammed 102* in 50 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes and the statistics do not show how risk-free and effortless Hope has become in T20Is after a rough few years early in his career.
Mbappe was among the scorers, chipping in with a goal as 15-time European champions managed a stunning comeback win from a scoreline of 1-3 to secure the match against Roma by 4-3 at Rome.
The fourth edition of the IIS Sangai Cup, jointly organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) and the Manipur Judo Association (MJA), will be held from October 16 to 18 at the Sports Authority of India New Multipurpose Hall, Takyelpat, Imphal.
Having previously earned two bronze medals at the tournament, More climbed another step on the podium after a closely contested final.
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Charani will be aiming to continue her incredible run as Smriti Mandhana kickstarts her run as India's full-time skipper in the first T20I of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at Raipur on Thursday.
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match suspension following his sending-off during the club’s LaLiga victory over Villarreal, ruling him out of this month’s El Clásico against Barcelona.
South Africa announce squad for 2nd Test against Australia, Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs
South Africa have announced a 17-member squad for the second Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 18, in Gqeberha, with Matthew Breetzke replacing Tristan Stubbs in the squad and Ryan Rickelton set to take over wicketkeeping duties.
Following South Africa’s crushing 214-run defeat to Australia in the opening ICC World Test Championship clash in Durban, head coach Shukri Conrad stressed the need to address the team’s shortcomings while remaining committed to the approach that has served them well, rather than resorting to sweeping changes.
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West Indies seamer Keemo Paul made a decisive impact and etched his name in the record books with a match-winning five-wicket haul of 5/41 in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, helping his side secure a 24-run victory and level the five-match series 2-2.
The ongoing T20I series between India and West Indies has turned into a run-fest, with scores in excess of 200 becoming increasingly difficult to defend.
Shai Hope’s magnificent century and Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul powered West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I of the five-match series in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse shared her interaction with Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário.
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Indian hockey player Abhishek Nain said the men’s and women’s teams winning gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan was a moment of immense pride and motivation for the country.
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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has cast doubt over Cameron Green’s availability for the second ICC World Test Championship fixture against South Africa, with the star all-rounder still recovering from an abdominal injury ahead of Sunday’s clash in Gqeberha.
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Real Madrid produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Roma 4–3 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night, scoring three goals in the final stages after trailing 3–1.
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Manchester City suffered a disappointing 2–4 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night in their UEFA Champions League clash, as the French side delivered a dominant first-half performance, scoring three goals to put the hosts under immense pressure.
Hope's love affair with India continued as he scored his fourth ton of the India tour and fifth fifty-plus score in seven innings so far. He has won three 'POTM' awards so far. With the series level at 2-2 and the series decider set for October 17 in Bengaluru, Hope has a chance to add another fine knock and perhaps an individual award to his tally.
Shai Hope's fourth ton of the tour and a five-wicket haul from Keemo Paul handed Windies a 23-run win over India in a successful defence of 248 runs, setting up an exciting decider for fans at Bengaluru with the series poised at 2-2.
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With this win, the series is level 2-2, with an exciting decider at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru set for October 17. While Hope (102* off 50 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes) registered his fourth century of the India tour, including his second in the T20I leg, Keemo (5/41) got crucial wickets right from the start. After a fifty from Sanju Samson (56 in 22 balls, with six fours and four sixes), India found themselves playing the catch-up game. A 70 run-stand between Tilak Verma (43 off 25 balls, with two fours and three sixes) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 in 20 balls, with a four and four sixes) gave India hope, India's hopes were dimmed with their dismissals.
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Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas stayed clear on top of the standings, both reaching 10 points as they beat Rajputana Royals and Chola Chiefs, respectively, in Archery Premier League Season 2 on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Prithivraaj Yodhas downed Chero Archers to move into third place on eight points.
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The Shers made a flying start, taking the lead inside the opening minute. Muhammed Uvais delivered a cross into the box, which Messi Bouli converted with a right-footed finish into the bottom-right corner to give Punjab FC an early advantage, as per a press release from ISL.
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During the fourth T20I against West Indies, Samson's loft over long-off in the third over bowled by Roston Chase marked India's 2000th chase in T20I cricket.
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Hope brought up his third T20I ton with two sixes on the final two deliveries of the innings, scoring 102* in 50 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 204.00.
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Hope, who had slammed two centuries in the ODIs, a series they lost 2-1, has kept WI's hopes of levelling the series alive with his third T20I ton, the most by a West Indies batter. With his fourth ton and fifth fifty-plus score of the tour, Hope is leading the white-ball team from the front.
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The PGTI contingent also features an exciting crop of youngsters in the age group of 18 to 22—the Gen Next of Indian golf—who will be looking to make a mark on their India Championship debut when the event tees off on October 15 at the historic Delhi Golf Club (DGC).
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DP World is helping more specially-abled people across India access golf through a 10,000 pounds-equivalent commitment from its India Championship Legacy Fund to support the Adaptive Golf Alliance Foundation (AGAF).
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Several safety arrangements have been put in place for a record-breaking 41,000-plus participants at the Delhi Half Marathon 2026 across on-ground and virtual categories ahead of race day on Sunday, October 18.
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The fifth-ranked pair went down to the world number 37 pair of He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu from China by 12-21, 21-15, 21-19, as per Olympics.com.
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The tournament, co-hosted by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia, begins on 2 October, 2027. All three hosts are among the 10 teams that have already secured qualification for the 14-team event. Raza, who turned 40 this year, sees the tournament as a significant milestone in his own career and an opportunity to represent Zimbabwe on one of cricket’s biggest stages.
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Appointed Assistant & Batting Coach ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Yuvraj returns to the Delhi franchise with a renewed purpose, joining hands with Sourav Ganguly, Head Coach of Delhi Capitals, with whom he shares a long-standing relationship dating back to the early years of his international career.
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Jadeja won a 'Player of the Match' award for his knock of 102 and a three-wicket haul in Saurashtra's draw against Chhattisgarh. For Punjab, in their draw against Assam, three young batters, including U19 star Vihaan Malhotra, stepped up and notched centuries. Skipper Ayush Badoni's five-wicket haul and a fighting 85 in the second innings could not prevent a nine-wicket loss to Bengal.
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In a formal suspension order issued on October 13, 2026, signed by BFI President Ajay Singh, multiple grounds requiring immediate protective action to safeguard the federation's interests and ensure an unhindered investigation was cited. The disciplinary action follows Kumar's failure to respond to a formal Show Cause Notice and a subsequent extension notice, as per a press release from BFI.
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The series is currently in India's favour by 2-1, with West Indies having a chance to win the game and set an exciting decider at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
One franchise is betting on a teenage talent it has tracked for more than a year; another is bringing together two of the Caribbean’s most destructive T20 batters. The contrasting strategies of Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town offer a glimpse into the thinking behind the signings shaping SA20 Season 5.
Indian para-shooter Rakesh Nidagundi expressed his excitement for his Asian Para Games debut and optimism that all the members of the Indian para-shooting squad will return back home with medals.
The contingent size is significantly smaller in this edition when compared to the previous edition held in Hangzhou, China in 2023, where India has fielded 303 athletes. This edition of Para Asian Games will be held from October 18 to 24.
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A statement from the IPL said, 'Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will welcome back T. Natarajan, while Delhi Capitals (DC) will add leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari to their squad following a player trade between the two franchises.'
Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs revealed the changes he would make for the second home Test against Australia in Gqeberha, with Kagiso Rabada coming in and Ryan Rickelton shifting down the order and keeping wickets.
In 65 T20Is and 64 innings, Abhishek has scored 2,036 runs at an average of 32.83 and a strike rate of 195.95, with three centuries and 14 fifties and a best score of 135*. This year continues to be highly productive for Abhishek despite some hiccups, having made 921 runs in 32 matches and innings at an average of 29.70 and a strike rate of 206.50, with a century and eight fifties, with his 108 being the fastest T20I century by a batter from a Test-playing nation.
The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has invited applications from eligible players for open trials to select the Delhi Women’s Under-15 Team for the domestic cricket season 2026–27.
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The event is presented by IPBL Boxing and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council. Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Chennai are in contention to host, with the city and venue to be announced in November. Neeraj holds a record of 21 wins, four losses and two draws, including nine knockout wins while in MMA, Anthony holds a record of 25 wins and 14 losses, including 11 wins by knockouts, as per a press release.
Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane joined a distinguished gathering of other cricketing legends and members of royalty in London for a unique celebration bringing together the spirit of cricket and the cause of environmental sustainability, according to a press release from The Royal Foundation.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has suspended Pramod Kumar as Secretary General with immediate effect, under the BFI Constitution.
Australia's Matthew Renshaw and Josh Hazlewood have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings following their team's victory over South Africa in Durban, while India's Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-best fourth place in the T20I batting rankings.
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Despite financial constraints and family responsibilities, 32-year-old athlete Mahalakshmi from Tamil Nadu's Tirupathur district remains determined to pursue her dream of representing India at the Olympics and winning a gold medal.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticised the club's hierarchy and said he expects more from the team’s technical director following their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, calling for greater investment in the squad to compete with rival teams, according to Sky Sports.
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is set to conduct its season 2 player auction on October 17, 2026, with a total player purse of Rs 5 crore and more than 300 players expected to go under the hammer after the central trials attracted over 6,000 registrations.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir turned 45 on Wednesday, with former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina wishing him on his birthday.
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Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan set a new record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match men's T20I series between two Full Members, finishing with 238 runs despite his side suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final match in Rawalpindi, according to the ICC website.
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Barcelona came from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1, while Arsenal scored three second-half goals in seven minutes to beat Lille 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, as both sides secured convincing victories on matchday two.
Pablo Barrios scored inside the opening minute for Atletico before substitute Ademola Lookman sealed the victory late in the second half. Meanwhile, Viking mounted a late comeback to earn a draw after Bayern had overturned a two-goal deficit.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday said that the organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup had used his name as a participant without his permission, adding that his team would take appropriate legal steps to address the matter.
Former England all-rounder Samit Patel said it would be an “unbelievable” achievement if Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket, praising the England batter’s hunger to score runs and remarkable longevity in the game.
Former England cricketer Samit Patel praised the World Championship of Legends (WCL) for bringing together some of the world's finest players, describing Season 3 as a great competition that lets former international stars relive their playing days.
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Former England all-rounder Samit Patel hailed Virat Kohli's ability to pace a run chase and praised Rohit Sharma's leadership and explosive batting, describing the two Indian stars as among the most exciting players to watch in the game.
India's PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffered first-round exits at the Denmark Open 2026 badminton tournament on Tuesday, while Tanvi Sharma and former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the BWF Super 750 event.
Sediqullah Atal's resolute century and a determined effort from Afghanistan's lower order helped the team hold Bangladesh to a draw in the one-off Test, with Qais Ahmad striking a six off the final ball to ensure the visitors survived a tense finish.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma embraced the 'team first' approach as he spoke about adapting to the middle-order position despite his preference for batting at No. 3, ahead of the fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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Hyderabad Police have arrested four people for allegedly black-marketing complimentary tickets for the fourth T20 International between India and the West Indies, scheduled to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, and seized 11 match passes marked “NOT FOR SALE”.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday felicitated the three hockey gold medallists from Manipur at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Mantripukhri, Imphal, who represented India in the hockey discipline at the recently concluded 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Naharkatia Multi Sports Complex, marking an addition to Assam’s sports infrastructure.
Top seed Deepthi Venkatesan suffered a shock defeat in the Girls U-16 singles event at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Unnathi Muralidhar.
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A timely domestic victory has given Shubhankar Sharma fresh confidence ahead of the DP World India Championship, while Anirban Lahiri is banking on a seven-week break to revive his fortunes as the two Indians prepare to take on a star-studded international field at the Delhi Golf Club, at the tournament which takes place from October 15-18.
A veteran of 304 ODIs, 40 Tests, and 58 T20Is, as well as a multiple World Cup winner, the 44-year-old has also mentored several established and emerging Indian stars in recent years. This appointment marks his first formal coaching role, with Yuvraj set to make his IPL coaching debut with Delhi Capitals
As the spotlight of the golfing world moves to the US$ 4 million DP World India Championship, some of the biggest names in international golf, such as defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, will be descending on the hallowed turf of the Delhi Golf Club (DGC).
Acknowledging the lack of pre-season matches, Purushothaman said the team must adapt to the circumstances and focus on performance. “As professionals, we have to adapt to the situation. We need to turn the negatives into positives and focus on performing well,” he said.
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Tennis Premier League (TPL) on Tuesday conducted its Season 8 Player Auction at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, with Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna, Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre in attendance. Amruta Fadnavis graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday, with Matt Renshaw's all-round performance and Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul on the final day helping the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship series.
England have announced their 16-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Australia in November, with Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer returning to the ODI side, while youngsters Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack have earned their maiden call-ups to the men's T20I team.
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 kicked off in eventful fashion, with a weekend full of drama, late twists and fearless youth. Bengaluru FC came from behind to beat SC Delhi 3-2 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, with Menno Koch’s 89th-minute header sealing the win. Kerala Blasters FC opened their campaign with a composed 2-0 win over Inter Kashi in Pune.
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Australia have announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Chris Green named captain as the side prepares to compete in the fast-paced, high-scoring six-a-side cricket tournament.
Olympians Surender Kumar, Pradeep Mor, SV Sunil, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shamsher and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam headlined the six franchises in the CHL Team Draw held earlier today in Raipur
Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time, as per a press release from Hockey India.
In a post on his official X handle, Indranil wrote, 'El Clásico Loading.. #Barcelona Legends vs #RealMadrid Legends.. November 25, 2026, Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, #Kolkata.'
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Buttler and Broad were speaking on the 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast, which they co-host.
A total of 15,083,752 ticket applications have been received since with 4,423,417 ballot registrations generated by fans from across 142 countries, highlighting the immense global interest in the 14th edition of the Men’s Cricket World Cup, as per the ICC.
One common denominator that resonated across all the nations was their love for yogasana. Besides mallakhamb and kalaripayattu, yogasana remained a demonstration game for hosts, India. Ahmedabad, which will stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, hosted the first-ever world yogasana championships in June this year. Seventy-nine nations and 522 athletes took part in the global event. The African continent was well represented during the world yogasana meet.
Everton and Chelsea, sitting fifth and sixth, respectively, battle on October 17 to strengthen their position in the Premier League table. Having won three, drawn one and lost two, Chelsea have scored 15 goals this season, among the most goals by a side this season, with only Brighton (18) and Manchester City (16) having it better.
The announced roster features Ravinder Pahal for Karnal Kings, Jagpal Singh for Gurugram Gurus, Anup Singh for Kurukshetra Knights, Surender Nada for Sonipat Stars, Om Parkash Narwal for Faridabad Fighters, Samsher Singh for Bhiwani Bulls, Jagdeep Singh for Rohtak Royals, Vinod Kumar for Hisar Heroes, Randeep Dalal for Panipat Panthers and Ramesh Kumar for Jhajjar Jaguars, as per a press release.
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It is the second time Shafali has won the monthly award, with the 22-year-old first tasting success in November last year when she helped India claim the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup on home soil, as per the ICC.
Gill, as per ICC, on the award ahead of fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma of India and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza.
Nissanka missed out on India's tour of Sri Lanka in August as he continued to recover from a wrist injury, and his absence was felt as India registered a 1-0 series triumph across the two-game series.
Posting on X, Biren wrote that Nilakanta's 'dedication, discipline & quiet determination embody the sporting spirit of Manipur' and wished him more success.