Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning Asian Championships gold medallist Preeti Pawar will spearhead India’s 12-member challenge at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia from June 17-21, as the country continues its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
India A were penalised 10 runs after Vipraj Nigam twice breached the protected area of the pitch during the tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A. The visitors later suffered a dramatic Super Over defeat in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka A defeated India A by seven runs in a tense Super Over after both teams finished tied on 265 in the 50-over tri-series match in Dambulla. The contest was marked by late drama, controversial decisions, and heated exchanges.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will begin his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League after recovering from a back injury. The two-time Olympic medallist returns to competition for the first time since the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has firmly dismissed any thoughts of retirement, declaring that he remains fully committed to playing every Test match available to him as he continues his recovery from a serious hamstring injury.
For young wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary, who lit up the Eden Gardens with a match-winning half century for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders in Thursday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest, it meant much more than just two points for his team but a reminder of the sacrifices his father made to help him chase his cricketing dreams.
Punjab Kings wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to honour the victims of the tragic Vrindavan boat accident.
Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 guided CSK to 212, while Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj starred with the ball in a 23-run win over DC in IPL 2026.
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After beating Sheetal Devi in Bangkok, para archer Payal Nag is setting her sights higher. In an exclusive with The Statesman, she speaks about her Olympic ambitions and her dream of competing and breaking records in able-bodied archery.
