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India Win Historic Men’s Sepak Takraw Quadrant Bronze at Asian Games 2026 After Semifinal Loss to Japan
India’s men’s sepak takraw quadrant team secured a historic bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after losing a closely fought semifinal 0-2 to hosts Japan. The result marks India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the men’s quadrant event and adds another chapter to the country’s growing presence in the sport
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India’s Pace Puzzle Deepens: Siraj’s Role, Hardik’s Fitness and Nitish Reddy Experiment Leave Questions Before 2027 World Cup
India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup have exposed uncertainty in the pace department. Mohammed Siraj’s fluctuating role, Hardik Pandya’s fitness importance and attempts to develop Nitish Kumar Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder underline a selection puzzle India must resolve before the tournament.
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India Storm Into Asian Games Final Against Pakistan as Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah Sink Sri Lanka
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket semi-final, powered by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 and a devastating bowling display led by Jasprit Bumrah. The victory sets up a gold-medal clash against Pakistan.
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India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Hope-Jangoo Century Stand Puts WI in Strong Position in Guwahati
Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo built a century partnership for West Indies in the second ODI against India in Guwahati, giving the visitors a strong platform after India elected to bowl first. Jangoo also registered his second consecutive ODI half-century as West Indies pushed past 250 for the loss of two wickets.
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Auqib Nabi Makes India ODI Debut Against West Indies in Guwahati
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi made his ODI debut for India against the West Indies in the second match of the three-game series at Guwahati on September 30, 2026. Nabi came into the playing XI in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy as India opted to bowl first.
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India’s Naorem Roshibina Devi has reached the women’s 60kg Sanda final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after defeating Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0. The result guarantees her at least a silver medal and extends her remarkable run to medals at three consecutive Asian Games.
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Asian Games 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led India Crush Sri Lanka by 147 Runs to Win First Gold
India opened its gold-medal account at the Asian Games 2026 in emphatic fashion as Harmanpreet Kaur’s women defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the cricket final. Smriti Mandhana struck 79 off 45 balls and Richa Ghosh smashed 49 off 22 as India posted a record 216/3 before the bowlers dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase. The victory also saw India successfully defend its Asian Games women’s cricket crown.
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Typhoon Dujuan Disrupts India’s Training Before Historic Japan T20I as Shreyas Iyer Faces Unfamiliar Conditions
India’s preparations for their historic first men’s T20I against Japan have been disrupted by Typhoon Dujuan, with heavy rain preventing Shreyas Iyer’s side from training in Sano. The September 22 fixture is also an important warm-up before India begin their Asian Games campaign.
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Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth Power India Past Bangladesh 3-0
India opened their men’s badminton team campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with a convincing 3-0 victory over Bangladesh. Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth all won in straight games, sealing the tie before the doubles matches were required and setting up a quarterfinal against hosts Japan.
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India Lose No. 1 T20I Ranking Despite 3-0 Afghanistan Sweep — England Take Top Spot
India have slipped from the No. 1 position in the men’s T20I rankings after England completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka. Harry Brook’s side sealed the top spot with an eight-wicket victory in the third T20I at Old Trafford.
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Kylian Mbappé Leaves Nike After Nearly 20 Years — His New Deal With On Is More Than a Boot Sponsorship
Kylian Mbappé has terminated his nearly two-decade-long partnership with Nike and signed with Swiss sportswear company ON as it makes a significant entry into football. The deal involves both monetary and equity incentives, and Mbappé will also be involved in the development and testing of ON's football products ahead of its planned 2027 launch.
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Brentford Thrash Chelsea 3-0 as Second-Half Collapse Deepens Blues’ Premier League Problems
Brentford produced a commanding second-half performance to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho all scoring. The result lifted the unbeaten Bees to third in the Premier League table while Chelsea's winless league run stretched to three matches.
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Ajit Agarkar Set to Leave as India Chief Selector: Why He’s Stepping Away and Who Could Replace Him
Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of India’s senior men’s selection committee at the end of his current term after informing the BCCI that he does not intend to continue. Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has emerged in reports as a possible successor, while Pragyan Ojha is also being discussed.
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Indian Athletes Woken by Earth Tremors in Japan Days Before Asian Games 2026
Indian athletes at their pre-Asian Games camp in Tsukuba were woken by an earthquake shortly after midnight. Here's what official Japanese data shows about the tremor and its impact on the team.
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Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Singh Toor to Carry Indian Flag at Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and two-time Asian Games shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opening ceremony.
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Alexander Isak Has a Message for Liverpool Fans in India: ‘We Appreciate All the Support’
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has thanked fans in India who regularly stay up late to watch the Reds, saying he hopes the team can make those late nights worthwhile with a strong season.
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Jasprit Bumrah Creates T20I History: 6 Dot Balls Take India Star Past Every Other Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah has moved to the top of the T20I maiden-over charts after starting India's second T20I against Afghanistan with six consecutive dot balls. His 13th T20I maiden moved him ahead of Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava as India went on to seal the series 2–0.
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Varun Chakaravarthy Suffers Fresh Injury Setback Before Asian Games — What We Know
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against Afghanistan after suffering a side strain. With India's Asian Games campaign approaching, his availability is now subject to further medical assessment.
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Indian Athletes Reach Japan for Asian Games — Then Face Four-Hour Hotel Wait and No Breakfast
India’s athletics contingent reportedly faced a four-hour hotel check-in wait, missing breakfast and transport problems after reaching Japan for the 2026 Asian Games. Here is what has been reported, what is confirmed, and why the accommodation issue extends beyond Team India.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Stunned 4–0 as Rahimi Brothers Run Riot in Asia
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr endured a brutal return to the AFC Champions League Elite, losing 4–0 to UAE champions Al Ain. Houssine Rahimi scored twice before his brother Soufiane Rahimi and Giorgos Giakoumakis completed a memorable victory at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
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India Seal T20I Series Against Afghanistan as Sanju Samson Blasts 57 Off 22 Balls
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in Delhi to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Sanju Samson smashed 57 from 22 balls after Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets.
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Mukesh Kumar Heads to England: India Pacer Signs With Nottinghamshire for Crucial County Championship Finale
Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has signed with Nottinghamshire for the final two matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 32-year-old arrives in England after helping East Zone win the Duleep Trophy and brings an impressive first-class bowling record to Trent Bridge.
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Can India Cross 100 Medals Again? Asian Games 2026 Puts Historic Hangzhou Record in Sight
India will head into the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with expectations higher than ever after its historic 107-medal performance in Hangzhou. With athletics, shooting, archery, hockey, cricket, kabaddi and several other disciplines offering podium opportunities, the Indian contingent will aim to cross the 100-medal mark for a second consecutive Asian Games.
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She Started Playing Hockey Barefoot in Mizoram. Now Lalremsiami Is Chasing a Gold India Has Waited 44 Years For
Lalremsiami’s journey began on dirt pitches in Mizoram, where she played hockey barefoot. Now an Olympian, Asian Games medallist and one of India’s most experienced forwards, she heads to Aichi-Nagoya with a bigger target: helping India win their first women’s hockey Asian Games gold since 1982 and secure direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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112 Batters Had Tried Before Him—Then Abhishek Sharma Took 27 Runs Off Rashid Khan in Nine Balls
Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most aggressive assaults Rashid Khan has faced in T20 cricket, scoring 27 runs from nine balls against the Afghanistan star during his 82 off 38 balls in India’s seven-wicket Asia Cup victory. Statistical records from the match show Abhishek became the first batter in 113 T20 innings against Rashid to score 25 or more runs off him in a single innings.
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One Goal, Three Straight Titles: India Beat China to Complete Historic Junior Asia Cup Hat-Trick
India defeated hosts China 1-0 in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 final to complete a historic hat-trick of continental titles. Sanika Chandrakant Mane’s 17th-minute goal proved decisive as India successfully defended the crown it had won in 2023 and 2024.
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India vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup Final Today: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Side Chases Eighth Title
India face defending champions Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai today. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten side are chasing a record-extending eighth title, while Chamari Athapaththu and Sri Lanka are attempting to retain the trophy they won against India in 2024.
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Elena Rybakina Ends Sabalenka’s US Open Reign With Three-Set Final Victory
Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open final, adding a third Grand Slam title to a tournament in which she had already secured her first rise to world No. 1.
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India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer’s India Face Rashid Khan Test in Delhi
India and Afghanistan begin their three-match T20I series at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13, with India weighing several top-order combinations and Afghanistan looking to their experienced spin attack.
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Magnus Carlsen Gives His Player-of-the-Match Trophy to Vidit After Crucial GCL Victory
Magnus Carlsen passed his Player-of-the-Match trophy to teammate Vidit Gujrathi after Alpine APL Pipers defeated FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in a pivotal Global Chess League encounter. Vidit’s 96-move victory over Daniil Dubov helped push the defending champions closer to a place in the final.
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World No. 3 Manav Thakkar-Manush Shah Carry India’s Medal Hopes Into Asian Games 2026
India’s Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah will enter the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ranked World No. 3 in men’s doubles. After reaching a historic World No. 2 in July 2026 and narrowly missing a medal at the previous Asian Games, the Gujarat pair return as established international contenders.
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