Rishabh Pant's gallant fight against the Sri Lankan pacers during his unbeaten 63 was the highlight of an engrossing first session, after which India found themselves at a comfortable 419 for six
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Date: 24-08-2026
Saina Nehwal joined the BJP in 2020 in the presence of the party's national general secretary Arun Singh.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the youth of the country, including sportspersons, across more than 1500 locations on Thursday to mark the occasion of the National Sports Day which falls on August 29.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The new BCCI Junior Cricket Committee, which is set to be announced at the Board's AGM next month, will have a new key responsibility: educating young cricketers about the dangers of drugs, betting and match-fixing
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Date: 24-08-2026
India succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semifinal contention after being held to a goalless draw by Australia on Sunday.
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Date: 24-08-2026
India's women's hockey team coach admitted that nerves played a significant role in the disappointing draw against Australia, which squashed their hopes for a World Cup semifinal berth. The match was marred by a lack of rhythm and various unforced errors. The missed chances to score were particularly costly, but the coach still took pride in the team's historical accomplishment of finishing fifth-sixth in the tournament.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The striker was booed while warming up, jeered again when his name was announced among the substitutes, and received louder whistles when he came on in the 66th minute.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India's 73-member athletics squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as he aims to defend his men's javelin throw title for the third consecutive time.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Vedaant Madhavan, along with two-time Olympians Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash, will spearhead India's 12-member swimming squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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Date: 24-08-2026
A 45-year-old Dronacharya awardee gymnastics coach has been booked under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual harassment of a 16-year-old student at a gymnasium in Vile Parle, Mumbai
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Date: 24-08-2026
Star raiders Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal, along with all-rounder Pawan Sehrawat, will spearhead India's 12-member men's kabaddi team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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Date: 24-08-2026
In a video on Erling Haaland's YouTube channel, Zlatan Ibrahimovic asked if the City striker had "lost a bet" when he was shown the new hairstyle.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Olympic medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will aim to win the only major multi-sport medal missing from her illustrious career.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Sahaja Yamalapalli said the decision was disappointing because major multi-sport events can produce surprise results, with lower-ranked players often upsetting the established ones.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history as India's top scorer in World Test Championship, successfully surpassing Shubman Gill's record during the thrilling second Test against Sri Lanka. Moreover, he has broken MS Dhoni's record for the highest runs achieved by a wicketkeeper in away Tests, marking a triumphant return from injury.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Pant, who had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed early on Monday. He joined Dhruv Jurel as India looked to build a competitive first-innings total.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Vincent Keymer of Germany to take a 9-3 lead and move close to qualifying for the final of the concluding event of the Grand Chess Tour
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Date: 24-08-2026
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Sunday got involved in a tense altercation with Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of the second India vs Sri Lanka Test in Colombo
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Date: 24-08-2026
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, ranked 39th heading into the world championships, overcame three seeded pairs on their way to the semi-finals.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Rishabh Pant has etched his name above legendary MS Dhoni in India's record books.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The 25-year-old pacer from Panchagarh returned figures of 7/48 from 15 overs as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 210 in their first innings at the Great Barrier Reef Arena.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Rishabh Pant has etched his name in Indian cricket history by surpassing MS Dhoni as the leading run-scorer for Indian wicketkeepers in away Tests. Achieving this remarkable milestone in a gripping match, Pant maintained an impressive batting average. Notably, he showed remarkable fortitude after an injury concern, returning to reinforce India's efforts with a key partnership.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal took to social media to address a recent video highlighting his confrontation with Fernando. He emphasised the importance of understanding the entire dialogue before forming opinions. The tension arose when the Indian opener was dismissed, leading to an exchange of words and a brief scuffle that required intervention. India's batting coach later remarked that Jaiswal should have kept a respectful distance from the bowler.
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Date: 24-08-2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will not challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA president. Infantino faces a potential challenger in next year's FIFA presidential election. This comes after Infantino's abandoned plan to sell FIFA competition rights. Ceferin believes Infantino lacks broad support from the football community. He also reminded Infantino of UEFA's past support for his rise.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Duleep Trophy Live Score, North Zone vs West Zone Live Updaates: West Zone would like to take a considerable lead but the task won't be easy against an Arshdeep Singh-led bowling attack
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Date: 24-08-2026
After winning the first Test, India made a confident start against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal was again in fine form. After a classy ton in the first Test, the No. 3 batter scored 117 in the second Test too
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Date: 24-08-2026
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan, was seen outside a nightclub in Derby.
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Date: 24-08-2026
On the opening Sunday of the Premier League, Manchester City and Liverpool snatched crucial late points. Brighton showcased their prowess with a remarkable 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa, while Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrated an exhilarating comeback. Liverpool managed to level the score with a late penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai against Newcastle. The day was marred by the unfortunate passing of a supporter, overshadowing Brighton's stellar display.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Alex Lanier has made headlines as he became the first French singles player to capture the World Championship title, with a striking victory over Kodai Naraoka on Sunday. French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also celebrated success by winning gold in mixed doubles. In another remarkable moment, An Se-young triumphed in the women's singles, successfully achieving a historic clean sweep of premier titles.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim made a winning start to life in Serie A as his AC Milan side opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory at Torino on Sunday, after Juventus got underway with an unconvincing win.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career title and, with the US Open starting in one week, he is projected to jump from 21st in the world rankings to a career-high 11th.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Duleep Trophy Quarter-Finals Day 2, Live Updates: East Zone will resume their innings at 355/6 on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 quarterfinal against North East Zone in Bengaluru.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati.
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Date: 24-08-2026
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.
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Date: 24-08-2026
India's 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M emerged triumphant at the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, clinching the Group A title with an impressive performance on Sunday.
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Date: 24-08-2026
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: India will resume from their Day 1 score of 300/5, with Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain at the crease.
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Date: 24-08-2026
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got involved in a fiery exchange with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of their second Test in Colombo.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Bangladesh cricket team fast bowler Shoriful Islam scripted history during the second Test match against Australia on Sunday.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Kuldeep Yadav's viral fever, dismissing speculation about his absence. Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by a bouncer. He is expected to resume his innings on Monday, aiding the team's score. Tempers flared between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando following Jaiswal's dismissal. Kotak called the confrontation a heat of the moment incident.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The letter was initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell. It is the second appeal by former international captains seeking humane treatment and medical care for the 73-year-old Khan.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The significance of the Duleep Trophy is under scrutiny following the ousting of national selectors from the team selection process. Delhi opener Sanat Sangwan faced a surprising benching despite impressive performances in the Ranji Trophy. Former selectors emphasise the need for their participation to ensure equitable player development and mitigate political influences.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal has come under fire for his altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando. Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja cautioned Jaiswal about the potential repercussions of his aggressive behaviour. India’s batting coach acknowledged that Jaiswal should have avoided such a heated moment. The incident risks evaluation under the ICC Code of Conduct, with match officials now deliberating on possible sanctions for the young star.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Max Verstappen's Dutch Grand Prix ended early after a first-lap crash on a damp track. Lando Norris capitalised on the chaos, securing a crucial victory for his title hopes. Norris made a daring overtake to take the lead and hold it until the finish. Kimi Antonelli finished second, with George Russell completing the podium. The Dutch Grand Prix is departing the Formula 1 calendar after this season.
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Date: 24-08-2026
England cricket team fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after he was allegedly involved in an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday.
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Date: 24-08-2026
The on-field spat took place on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo.
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Date: 24-08-2026
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Sunday asserted that Kuldeep Yadav was benched from the second Test against Sri Lanka due viral fever.
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Date: 24-08-2026
Indian women’s Hockey World Cup campaign ended after Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on goals scored. Australia had two goals ruled out after reviews, while India missed key chances and penalty corners. Despite a strong second-half push and removing their goalkeeper late on, India could not find the winner and will now play for fifth place.
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Date: 23-08-2026
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds.
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Date: 23-08-2026