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Off-spinner Saransh Jain has also been named in the squad but he is certain to miss at least the initial part of the domestic season opener since he is a part of the India Test squad to tour Sri Lanka
The decision required amending league regulations, which previously mandated that players wear only their surnames on their jerseys
The Indian men's pairs duo put on a dominant display in Section B, securing four consecutive victories to position themselves on the brink of knockout stage qualification
Having arrived in Glasgow with the burden of expectation and months of interrupted preparation, the gold medal meant far more than another title
Unnati defeated South Africa's Skye Knoester by ippon, wrapping up the contest in just 1 minute and 7 seconds with a decisive move
The 28-member Indian para sports contingent ended their campaign with seven medals 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze
Chennai Super Kings has emerged as a possible next stop for the India all-rounder and, given his profile, there would be no shortage of suitors if he does become available while Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have also been understood to be considering the Hardik option
Court orders the takedown of AI-generated deepfakes and fake merchandise; the plea says several social media accounts had circulated images and videos falsely depicting the cricketer in fabricated situations
The Bengal trio upset higher-ranked Australian opponents in the quarterfinals, ensuring all eight semifinal berths across the mens and womens singles belonged to India
The defending champion scores five in the second period of play after the Moroccan striker put it ahead on the stroke of half-time
For the 21-year-old Selva Prabhu, it was a debut to cherish. The NCAA champion produced a 16.52m effort in his fifth and penultimate attempt to clinch bronze
Preeti made a commanding start to the gold-medal bout, winning the opening round unanimously with all five judges adjudicating 10-8 in the Indian's favour
Logic: If the jersey is saffron, the mind may turn saffron! Sibal wrote on X
The 50-year-old was one of the protagonists of an era of English womens cricket when they talked world domination and realised the ambition. She talks with modesty and humour about her history-making career, explaining why she left a lucrative job for a sport that had little money in it, how she developed into a big-match player and whom she looked to for batting inspiration
The 18-year-olds fearless aggression and tactical awareness brought him success in Season 7 of the league. The performance, coming as it did as he begins the transition to the senior ranks, showed he has the technical ability and temperament to succeed at the highest level
Gianni Infantino's decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it
The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympics champion produced a season-best throw of 85.83m in his second attempt, which was good enough for a second-place finish
Paris Olympics bronze winner Lindon Victor of Grenada took the gold with 8096 points
The 23-year-old from Tripura found herself on the back foot early in the final after conceding a yuko and then receiving a penalty, allowing Quach to take control of the bout
With the host nation allowed to field 16 paddlers each in the mens and womens singles, the Indians dominated the days action and secured a majority of berths in the pre-quarterfinals
Infantino has proposed spinning off FIFA's commercial businesses into a $20 billion subsidiary with 20% owned by private investors
Without being placed before the Executive Board for discussion and without my prior knowledge, says President Dilip Tirkey in an internal email
The 14th edition of the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup will end a 24-year hiatus as the prestigious tournament returns to African soil, featuring a full list of 12 iconic stadiums across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
A spectacular ceremony in Johannesburg saw eight cities across South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and Namibia's capital Windhoek unveiled as co-hosts for the tournament
Franco Baresis last public appearance was at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February, when he carried the torch into the San Siro the stadium he formerly played in
His grit and determination notwithstanding, Lovepreet was ultimately denied the gold by an athlete of greater experience and pedigreeDavid Andrew Liti, the New Zealander who is a two-time Olympian and a much experienced lifter.
The 27-year-old from Haryana's Bhiwani returned to the sport after taking a break to manage post-pregnancy complications that included arthritis and a knee injury. She is also pursuing a PhD in Physical Education from Bhiwani's Chaudhary Bansi Lal University
The 27-year-old Seema made a successful return to competition following motherhood and won gold at the 2025 National Games
The contest took a dramatic turn when pre-event favourite Sanele Mao of Samoa failed in all three attempts at 175kg in the snatch, eliminating him from the competition
We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFAs proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors, said a statement by UEFA

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