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Australia defeats Bangladesh in 2nd Test, climbs WTC 2025‑27 standings

Australia secured a victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, boosting their position in the 2025‑27 World Test Championship table.

23 Aug 2026

Shubman Gill becomes fourth‑youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs

Gill crossed the 3,000‑run mark on the opening day of the second Test, overtaking Kapil Dev to become the fourth‑youngest Indian to achieve the milestone.

23 Aug 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes Duleep Trophy debut for East Zone, scores 8 runs

All-rounder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened his Duleep Trophy campaign for East Zone, contributing 8 runs.

23 Aug 2026

Inaugural Governor’s Archery Gold Cup (Compound) Kicks Off in Gangtok

The first edition of the Governor’s Archery Gold Cup for the compound bow category has begun in Gangtok, Sikkim.

23 Aug 2026

Shriya Gupta, Vishal Thappar Become First J&K Sabre Fencers Selected for Asian Games

Shriya Gupta and Vishal Thappar have been named to India’s Asian Games fencing squad, becoming the first sabre athletes from Jammu and Kashmir to earn the honour.

23 Aug 2026

Jaiswal‑Fernando spat erupts in Colombo after Indian opener’s dismissal

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando got into a heated exchange after the Indian opener’s wicket fell, prompting the Sri Lankan captain to step in.

23 Aug 2026

Pujara backs Padikkal for Test No.3 slot, says he can thrive

Former Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara praised Karnataka’s Padikkal, saying he has the temperament to succeed at the No 3 position in Test cricket.

23 Aug 2026

Saransh Jain Beats Cancer, Debuts in Test Cricket to See Son Play for India

After battling cancer, Saransh Jain earned his Test debut, driven by the wish to watch his son represent India on the field.

23 Aug 2026

Saransh Jain earns first Test cap for India after prolonged wait

All-rounder Saransh Jain was awarded his maiden Test cap, marking his debut for the Indian cricket team.

23 Aug 2026

Kerala Cyclist Embarks on Ride to Everest Base Camp

A cyclist from Kerala has begun a challenging journey to reach the Everest Base Camp on two wheels, marking a rare long-distance ride from the Indian subcontinent to the Himalayas.

23 Aug 2026

Middlesbrough's Neto Borges sidelined with injury, club provides update

Middlesbrough have confirmed that forward Neto Borges is out after sustaining an injury, outlining the expected recovery period.

23 Aug 2026

Starc's 10-wicket haul powers Australia to innings win over Bangladesh in Melbourne

Mitchell Starc claimed ten wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs, wrapping up the Melbourne Test in just two days and leveling the two-match series.

23 Aug 2026