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Nearly 10,000 Athletes Compete in Amaravati Championship 2026 Across 12 Sports

The Amaravati Championship 2026 sees 9,911 athletes battling for top honors in twelve disciplines.

23 Aug 2026

India posts 300 runs on Day 1 of 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

India reached 300 runs on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, though former player Gautam Gambhir expressed concerns over the innings.

23 Aug 2026

Bangladesh’s Shanto lauds team’s pace and character after 1‑1 Test draw in Australia, calls for more matches down Under

Bangladesh opener Shanto expressed pride in his side’s bowling speed and resilience following the series‑leveling 1‑1 draw in Australia, and urged the board to schedule additional Tests in Australian conditions.

23 Aug 2026

25-year-old footballer Quevin Castro collapses and dies during Lisbon match

Portuguese forward Quevin Castro, 25, collapsed on the field in Lisbon and was pronounced dead, prompting shock across the football community.

23 Aug 2026

Shubman Gill joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag in elite Test record

India's promising opener Shubman Gill has entered an exclusive Test batting club that previously featured legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, the Times of India reports.

23 Aug 2026

Ravindra Jadeja Sets Record as First Asian to Reach 50 WTC Matches

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has become the first Asian cricketer to appear in 50 World Test Championship games, marking a milestone for Indian cricket.

23 Aug 2026

All-rounder Karn Sharma, 38, Announces Retirement from International and Domestic Cricket

Veteran cricketer Karn Sharma, aged 38, has announced his retirement from both the Indian national team and domestic cricket circuits.

23 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal’s Back-to-Back Test Centuries Boost India’s Claim for No.3 Spot

Padikkal scored consecutive centuries in Test cricket, reinforcing India’s push for the third place in the ICC rankings.

23 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal Hits Back-to-Back Centuries in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal continued his rich run by scoring centuries in both innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, reinforcing India's strong position in the series.

23 Aug 2026

Padikkal's back-to-back centuries keep India steady in Colombo Test

Batsman Padikkal notched his second consecutive hundred, anchoring India's innings in the Colombo Test and preserving the team's position.

23 Aug 2026

Indore's Saransh Jain to debut for India in Sri Lanka Test after Kuldeep Yadav's illness

All-rounder Saransh Jain from Indore will make his Test debut for India in Colombo, stepping in for the sidelined Kuldeep Yadav, who is out with a viral infection.

23 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket seeks additional Test series with India, England and Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket has formally urged the cricket boards of India, England and Australia to schedule more Test matches, aiming to boost competitive opportunities for the island nation.

23 Aug 2026