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Cricket Boards Raise Concerns Over Untried Asian Games Pitch and Small Hotel Rooms
India's cricket authorities have warned that the untested playing surface and cramped accommodation at the Asian Games could affect player safety and performance.
27 Aug 2026
MP Cricket Association Awards Cricketers in Indore, Minister Sinha Calls MPCA ‘Cricket Temple’
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association distributed roughly ₹3 crore in awards to international and domestic players in Indore, with Union Minister Nitin Sinha praising the body as a ‘temple of cricket.’
27 Aug 2026
MP Cricket Association Awards Players with Nearly ₹3 Crore in Indore
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association distributed awards worth about ₹3 crore to international and domestic cricketers in Indore, with central minister Sindhia praising the body as a ‘temple of cricket’.
27 Aug 2026
Goa slated to host Olympic event in 2036, says Tanavade
State official Tanavade announced that Goa will host an Olympic event in 2036, according to The Times of India.
27 Aug 2026
Goa Calls for Review After Singapore Sailor Pulls Out, Boosting Indian Sailor Dayne’s Asian Games Prospects
Following the sudden withdrawal of a Singapore sailor from the Asian Games, the Goa sports authority has asked for a review, opening a potential slot for Indian sailor Dayne.
27 Aug 2026
AMIMYDO and SCYC clinch men’s and women’s titles at State Senior Volleyball tournament
AMIMYDO secured the men’s championship while SCYC won the women’s title at the State Senior Volleyball tournament, according to The Sangai Express.
27 Aug 2026
Mitchell Starc Overtakes Jasprit Bumrah to Top ICC Test Bowling Rankings
Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc has risen to the ICC's number‑one spot in the Test bowling rankings, ending India's Jasprit Bumrah's tenure at the top.
27 Aug 2026
Shubman Gill’s Spectacular Catch Dismisses Kamindu Mendis
India captain Shubman Gill took a remarkable catch to bowl out Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, as shown in a video released by Free Press Journal.
27 Aug 2026
Sonal Dinusha Matches World Record in 2nd India-Sri Lanka Test
Sri Lankan batsman Sonal Dinusha equalled a world record in the second Test against India, becoming only the eighth player to achieve the feat.
27 Aug 2026
Indian men's cricket team to kick off Asian Games campaign on Sept 28
India Today reports that the Indian men's cricket side will begin its Asian Games campaign on 28 September.
27 Aug 2026
India enforce follow‑on as Sri Lanka’s Sooriyabandara, Mendis resist in 2nd Test
India imposed the follow‑on in the second Test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts still fighting back with contributions from Niroshan Sooriyabandara and Ravindu Mendis.
27 Aug 2026
India on brink of series win as Shubman Gill steers 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
On day four of the second Test in Sri Lanka, India moved close to a series victory with Shubman Gill leading the batting charge.
27 Aug 2026