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Masters Winners Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson Set for India Championship Debuts in Delhi
Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson will make their DP World India Championship debuts at Delhi Golf Club from October 15-18, 2026, adding further major-winning pedigree to a field that includes Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ryan Fox.
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Jasprit Bumrah Cleared for Afghanistan T20Is as India Get Timely Fitness Boost
Jasprit Bumrah has received fitness clearance ahead of India's three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have also been cleared, while Harshit Rana will miss the series and the Asian Games because of another hamstring injury.
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AB de Villiers Raises Tilak Varma Question as India Weigh T20I Batting Combination
AB de Villiers believes India have a difficult selection decision to make over Tilak Varma’s batting position, with several options competing for places ahead of the Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games. India's problem heading into their next stretch of T20 cricket is not a shortage of batting options. It is deciding how to use them.
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India’s Table Tennis Stars Prepare for an Asian Games Challenge That Starts With the Table
India’s table tennis players are preparing for a subtle but significant challenge at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: adapting to slower competition tables. G Sathiyan says changes in table surfaces can dramatically affect pace and spin, forcing players to adjust their technique, tactics and physical preparation.
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Ishan Kishan Makes Duleep Trophy History With 350 Runs in Final as East Zone Win Title
Ishan Kishan scored 270 and 80 in the 2026 Duleep Trophy final against South Zone, setting a competition record with 350 runs in the match and helping East Zone secure their first title in 13 years.
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Harshit Rana Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games, Yash Thakur Named Replacement
India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering another injury setback during his rehabilitation. Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur has been named as his replacement for both assignments.
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Asian Games 2026 Remain on Track After Record Nagoya Rain Forces Around 400 to Evacuate
The 2026 Asian Games remain on schedule after record rainfall flooded parts of Nagoya and forced around 400 athletes and staff from temporary accommodation. Officials reported no injuries and said damage assessed so far would not threaten the Games.
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India Rout Chinese Taipei 15-0 as Anmol Ekka Powers Junior Asia Cup Semifinal Charge
India finished top of Pool A at the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 after a 15-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Moqi, China. Captain Anmol Ekka led the scoring with six penalty-corner goals as the defending champions advanced to the semifinals unbeaten.
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Indian Hockey Teams Return to Iconic Blue Jerseys for 2026 Asian Games
India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear blue as their primary colour at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Hockey India opting for the traditional shade after the recent use of saffron at the World Cups.
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Washington Sundar Cleared for Afghanistan T20Is; Jasprit Bumrah Faces Final Fitness Test
Washington Sundar has been cleared to play in India’s three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, while Jasprit Bumrah’s availability remains subject to a match-simulation assessment. Fitness reports for Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also awaited ahead of the September 13 opener.
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India U19 Player Rohit Yadav Withdrawn Over Age Discrepancies; BCCI Names Two Replacements
India Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav has been withdrawn from the squads for the upcoming One-Day and Multi-Day fixtures against Australia U19 after discrepancies emerged in his age-related records. The BCCI has named Aryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda as his replacements, while separate reports say the Bengal cricketer has been handed a two-year ban.
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Ishan Kishan’s Stunning 270 Puts Him Back in the India Test Conversation
Ishan Kishan produced a career-defining 270 for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, combining aggression with patience in Chennai. The marathon innings has strengthened his case for a return to India’s Test setup.
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Kranti Goud Faces Alleged Sexist Heckling During India-Pakistan Match as Video Goes Viral
A video from India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match against Pakistan appears to capture spectators directing sexist remarks at Indian cricketer Kranti Goud. The clip circulated widely after India completed a seven-wicket victory in Dubai.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Takes On Mohammed Siraj in Duleep Trophy Final, Hits 4-6-4
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brisk 44 off 37 balls and produced a memorable 4-6-4 sequence against India pacer Mohammed Siraj before East Zone closed Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final at 385/4.
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Ajit Agarkar Turns Up at Duleep Trophy Final Days After Missing BCCI Review Meeting
India chief selector Ajit Agarkar attended the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai, days after missing a BCCI review meeting in Mumbai. The board has attributed his absence to short notice and connectivity problems.
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ISL 2026-27 Start Date Confirmed: 163 Matches, Home-and-Away Format and Playoffs Return
The Indian Super League 2026-27 season will kick off on October 10 and run until May 2027, restoring the home-and-away league structure and top-six playoffs. Thirteen teams are set to compete across 163 matches as the ISL enters a new club-led phase.
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Duleep Trophy Final: East Zone Face South Zone in Chennai as Domestic Heavyweights Battle for 2026-27 Title
East Zone and South Zone meet in the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium from September 6 to 10. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma lead the two sides in a title contest featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal.
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IOA Rejects Special Accommodation for India’s Cricket Teams at Asian Games 2026
The Indian Olympic Association will not seek separate accommodation for India’s cricket teams at the 2026 Asian Games, leaving the BCCI to either use the facilities provided by organisers or independently arrange hotels, meals and transport for its players.
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Asian Games 2026: Why Herbal Supplements Have Put Indian Athletes Under Closer Doping Watch
Indian athletes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games are undergoing intensified anti-doping testing, while experts are urging greater caution over herbal supplements that may carry contamination or mislabelling risks.
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Anahat Singh Exits London Squash Classic After Quarterfinal Defeat to Sivasangari
Indian squash player Anahat Singh bowed out of the London Squash Classic after losing to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in the quarterfinals, bringing an end to a campaign that included a notable victory over Belgium’s Nele Gilis.
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Why VVS Laxman Wants Mayank Yadav and Two More Pacers With India at Asian Games
VVS Laxman has asked for Mayank Yadav, Kartik Tyagi and Mohsin Khan to travel with India’s men’s cricket team as specialist net bowlers for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The three pacers are not part of the official 15-member squad, but could provide additional pace and variety in training while easing the workload on India’s frontline bowlers.
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KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal Asked to Play Duleep Trophy Final
KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal have been asked to represent South Zone against East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai from September 6. With the trio facing a gap in international cricket, selectors want available India players to use the domestic first-class fixture for competitive match time.
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Asian Games Cricket Pitch Raises Safety Concerns as Aakash Chopra Questions New Venue
Preparations for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan are under scrutiny after former India batter Aakash Chopra raised concerns about the newly prepared playing surface. Participating boards have also questioned aspects of the venue, while the Japan Cricket Association says it will be ready for international competition.
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Asian Games 2026: Sports Ministry Clears 246 Support Staff for India’s 503-Athlete Contingent
India has finalised a 768-member contingent for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after the Sports Ministry approved 246 team officials and support staff for 503 athletes. Athletics receives the biggest support team with 31 personnel, while 20 staff members have been cleared for India's two cricket teams. The Games run from September 19 to October 4 in Japan.
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India vs Brazil Tickets Sell Out Within Minutes as Kolkata Football Fever Explodes Ahead of Historic Match
Tickets for India's historic football friendly against five-time World Cup champions Brazil triggered massive demand in Kolkata, with most lower-priced seats selling out shortly after bookings opened. The October 3 match at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan will mark the first senior men's meeting between India and Brazil and Brazil's first senior men's match on Indian soil.
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