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India to Host First-Ever Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 After ICC Moves Tournament From Sri Lanka
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from February 14 to 28, 2027, after the tournament was moved from Sri Lanka. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will compete in the six-team T20I tournament, with matches in Mumbai and Vadodara.
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India’s WTC Final Push Hits Scheduling Roadblock as Gill Seeks More Red-Ball Preparation
India’s bid to reach the 2027 World Test Championship final faces a major preparation challenge as the Australia A series, Irani Cup, Asian Games and West Indies ODIs create overlapping demands on players. Captain Shubman Gill reportedly wants key batters to gain red-ball practice before crucial Test series against New Zealand and Australia, but India’s crowded calendar leaves selectors with limited room to execute that plan.
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Asian Games Blow for India: Wushu Medal Hope Surya Bhanupratap Singh Fails Dope Test, Dropped From Squad
India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games have suffered another doping setback after wushu athlete Surya Bhanupratap Singh tested positive for Enobosarm, also known as Ostarine. The 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist has been provisionally suspended by NADA and removed from India’s final contingent, taking the reported number of Indian athletes to have failed dope tests since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to 12.
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England Crush Pakistan by 194 Runs at Lord’s to Seal Test Series 2-0
England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ollie Robinson starred with eight wickets in the match, while Saud Shakeel’s fighting 97 could not prevent another heavy Pakistan defeat.
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India Name 26-Member Squad for Blockbuster Friendlies Against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama
India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-member squad for a demanding September-October international window featuring friendlies against Panama, five-time world champions Brazil and two-time champions Uruguay. The Blue Tigers will begin their preparatory camp in Bengaluru on September 14 before playing Panama on September 26, Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6.
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Germany Beat Spain 1-0 to Win Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, Equal Pakistan’s Historic Record
Germany have successfully defended the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, defeating Spain 1-0 in the 2026 final in Wavre, Belgium. Michel Struthoff scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute as Germany lifted their fourth World Cup trophy and became the first men's team to achieve back-to-back titles on two separate occasions.
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Sunil Gavaskar Wants India Bowlers and Coach Fined After 20 No-Balls in Sri Lanka Test Series
Sunil Gavaskar has called for financial penalties for Indian bowlers who repeatedly overstep after India delivered 20 no-balls during their two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The former India captain also wants the bowling coach held accountable and has rejected the idea of introducing free hits in Test cricket.
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Sri Lanka Loses 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy Hosting Rights; What Happens Next?
Sri Lanka will no longer host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 amid concerns over government involvement in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. The six-team T20I tournament is set to move to another country, while the identity of the replacement host remains to be confirmed.
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Roger Federer Inducted Into Tennis Hall of Fame, Delivers Emotional Speech in Newport
Roger Federer has officially entered the International Tennis Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was inducted in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo, with wife Mirka Federer introducing him before an emotional speech celebrating his family, career and enduring love for tennis.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates Duleep Trophy History, Leads East Zone at Just 15
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unexpectedly took charge of East Zone during its Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone after captain Ishan Kishan suffered a wrist injury.
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Neeraj Chopra to Miss 2026 Asian Games as Ankle Injury Ends His Season
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will miss the 2026 Asian Games and the Diamond League Final after suffering an ankle ligament tear during training. The setback has ended his season just as he was beginning to regain competitive momentum.
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Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Asian Games 2026 After Ankle Ligament Tear, Major Blow for India
India’s javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra will miss the 2026 Asian Games after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training. The injury has ended his season just as the two-time Olympic medallist appeared to be rediscovering his best form.
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India to Face Two-Time World Champions Uruguay in Blockbuster Kolkata Football Friendly
India will take on two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in a high-profile international friendly in Kolkata on October 6, 2026, completing a remarkable run of matches against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay.
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India, Pakistan Raise Concerns Over Asian Games 2026 Cricket Facilities in Japan
India and Pakistan are among several leading Asian cricket nations to have raised concerns about facilities for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Questions surrounding the cricket venue, dressing rooms, pitch readiness and player accommodation have emerged just weeks before the tournament.
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India vs Brazil, Uruguay & Panama: Three Huge Football Friendlies Confirmed in Just 11 Days
India will host Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in a blockbuster international football window between September 26 and October 6, 2026. Bengaluru will stage the Panama match before Kolkata hosts five-time world champions Brazil and two-time champions Uruguay.
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Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Diamond League Final Despite Competing in Just Two Meets
Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels after finishing sixth with 12 points despite competing in only two qualifying meets. He will face an elite field led by in-form Sri Lankan Rumesh Pathirage.
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India vs Cape Verde Friendly in Doubt as Commercial Disagreement Threatens High-Profile Clash
India’s proposed international football friendly against Cape Verde is reportedly unlikely to go ahead after negotiations ran into difficulties over commercial terms. The fixture had been discussed for the September–October international window and would have given the Blue Tigers a valuable test against one of the surprise performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Serena and Venus Williams Reunite at US Open 2026 as Legendary Sisters Receive Doubles Wild Card
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set for another memorable chapter at Flushing Meadows after receiving a wild card into the 2026 US Open women's doubles tournament. The legendary sisters return to New York as a team four years after their previous Grand Slam doubles appearance together.
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Kieron Pollard Creates T20 History, Becomes First Batter to Reach 14,000 Runs at No. 5 or Lower
West Indies great Kieron Pollard has added another landmark to his remarkable T20 career, becoming the first batter to score 14,000 runs while batting at No. 5 or lower in the format. The achievement further highlights Pollard's extraordinary longevity and his reputation as one of T20 cricket's most influential middle-order power hitters.
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Bruno Fernandes Wins PFA Players’ Player of the Year After Record 21-Assist Season
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the 2026 PFA Players' Player of the Year award after producing a Premier League-record 21 assists and nine goals during the 2025-26 season.
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‘Save Women's HIL’: Indian Hockey Stars Make Emotional Appeal as League Faces Financial Crisis
Indian women's hockey stars have made an emotional appeal to protect the Women's Hockey India League as financial pressures threaten the competition's future. Captain Salima Tete, veteran midfielder Neha, Sakshi Rana and Navneet Kaur say the league has helped young players build confidence, learn from international stars and earn opportunities with the national team.
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Nepal’s Cricket Revolution Gets ICC Backing as Himalayan Nation Eyes the Sport’s Top Table
Nepal’s rapid cricket rise has won strong backing from the ICC, with chief executive Sanjog Gupta pointing to the country’s passionate supporters, improving players and growing domestic structure. Nearly $5 million in ICC development investment, a thriving Nepal Premier League and global-event exposure are strengthening hopes that Nepal can become a major force in international cricket.
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Asian Games 2026: Sports Ministry Refuses to Relax Selection Rules Despite Pressure Over Athlete Omissions
India’s Sports Ministry has reaffirmed that athletes who fail to meet its established selection benchmarks will not be added to the country’s 492-member contingent for the 2026 Asian Games merely because of pressure from federations, athletes or supporters. The policy prioritises competitors considered realistic medal prospects, although several omissions—particularly in tennis—have triggered debate over whether a medal-first approach could deny promising athletes valuable international experien
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Rishabh Pant Makes WTC History, Surpasses Shubman Gill With Record-Breaking Knock
Rishabh Pant has added another major achievement to his Test career, moving past Shubman Gill on the list of India's leading run-scorers in World Test Championship history. Pant reached the milestone during India's ongoing Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC in Colombo, strengthening his reputation as one of India's most influential red-ball batters.
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A Night to Remember in New Delhi: BWF World Championships End With New Champions and History Made
The BWF World Championships 2026 ended in New Delhi with historic victories for France, two world titles for South Korea and China taking men's doubles gold. India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured bronze on home soil.
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