Sports

Former daily labourer Akash captains Indian squad at Asian Games

Akash, a fourth‑time Asian Games veteran who once worked as a daily labourer, now leads India’s contingent, reflecting the depth of the country’s emerging talent pipeline.

21 Sep 2026

Meghalaya defeats Punjab 2-1 to clinch Junior Girls Football Nationals title

Meghalaya's junior girls football team beat Punjab 2-1 to finish top of the national championship.

21 Sep 2026

Meghalaya defeats Punjab to reach Junior Girls NFC semifinals

Meghalaya's junior girls football team beat Punjab in the NFC 2026-27, securing a place in the tournament's semifinals.

21 Sep 2026

Tata Group's Internal Turmoil Sparks Debate Over IPL Title Sponsorship Costs

The Tata Group, IPL title sponsor until 2028, faces internal challenges and a dip in share value, prompting discussions on the financial strain of its sponsorship.

21 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma blasts 100 off 49 balls in women's T20I

Opening batter Shafali Verma scored a rapid century in just 49 deliveries, marking her first hundred in a women's Twenty20 International and setting a new record.

21 Sep 2026

Cricinfo Releases Schedule for Sri Lanka's ODI Tour of India

Cricinfo has published the full fixtures for the upcoming One Day International series between India and Sri Lanka, outlining dates and venues for the matches.

21 Sep 2026

Asian Games: Why Russia, Israel and Turkey Opt Out Despite Being Mostly Asian

The Asian Games exclude Russia, Israel and Turkey, even though a large majority of each country lies within Asia. The decision is rooted in the Games’ continental eligibility rules and geopolitical considerations.

21 Sep 2026

Raphinha's Hat‑Trick Beats Sevilla, Keeps Barcelona Unbeaten in La Liga

Brazilian forward Raphinha scored three goals as Barcelona defeated Sevilla, extending their unbeaten run in Spain's top flight under coach Hansi Flick.

21 Sep 2026

Rishabh Das finishes sixth in 100m backstroke at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya

Indian swimmer Rishabh Das placed sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

21 Sep 2026

Sambudla clinches two wins as Kyriakou tops leaderboard at F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore

At the F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore, Sambudla secured back‑to‑back victories while Kyriakou currently leads the tournament standings.

21 Sep 2026

Sambudla clinches double win as Kyriakou leads F4 Indian Championship round in Coimbatore

At the Coimbatore round of the F4 Indian Championship, driver Sambudla secured back-to-back victories while Kyriakou tops the points standings.

21 Sep 2026

Around 300 Runners Take Part in Naharlagun Promo Run for Itanagar Marathon

Approximately 300 participants gathered in Naharlagun for a promotional run ahead of the upcoming Itanagar Marathon.

21 Sep 2026