With the coveted berths for the Asian Games 2026 at stake, the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship got underway at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, drawing the country's finest track and field athletes for a crucial qualification event.
Fast-tracked into the senior national T20 side for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to use a separate dressing room from his teammates because of safeguarding rules in the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Guardian.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich's traditional visit to the Octoberfest for years has been a reliable test regarding the club's internal mood.
Gurjot went on to play all 7 matches of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 and although he was unlucky to not score a goal, he gave a good account of himself and showed immense dedication and hardwork on the pitch.
While Ponting’s appointment meant Bayliss, who took over as Kings head coach after IPL 2022, had to naturally move out of the set-up, the Kings also decided to release Bangar, ending his second stint with the franchise that began in December 2023.
“Its my desire to play my last Test match in Mirpur. If that doesn't happen, then this will be my last match,” Shakib said in the pre-match conference, where he also revealed that the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean was his final appearance for Bangladesh in the shortest format.
It’s no secret that the host association — the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, have of late preferred to host the games in the newer venue in the state - Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, which among many modern-day enhancements also boasts of a superior drainage system.
