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India head into the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati brimming with confidence after a commanding victory in the series opener.

India were powered by standout displays from Gill, Kohli and Kuldeep, underlining the depth & quality in their ranks.
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Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi delivered a moment to remember for Indian archery, capturing the mixed compound team gold medal after edging South Korea in a thrilling final at the Asian Games.

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India's compound archers enjoyed a memorable day at the Asian Games as the women's team successfully defended its title with a world record-equaling performance before the mixed team booked its place in the gold-medal match.

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The ODI World Cup 2027 is taking shape, with the ICC preparing to unveil the official tournament schedule in Cape Town.​‌

The global showpiece promises to usher in a new era of ODI cricket with a revamped format and a host of blockbuster contests.

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Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is ready to put recent injury concerns behind him as he prepares for his return at the China Open in Beijing.​‌

The Serbian legend expressed confidence in both his fitness and form heading into the ATP 500 event.

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For Rohit Yadav, the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games was much more than a place on the podium.

It was the reward for years of perseverance, hard work and near misses on the international stage.

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Indian shooting witnessed a historic moment at the 2026 Asian Games as Neeru Dhanda emerged as the women's trap individual champion, securing a breakthrough gold medal for the country in Aichi-Nagoya.

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Despite adding another record to his career, Kohli insisted that personal achievements have never been his primary motivation.

Reflecting on his journey, Kohli said longevity in global cricket comes from putting team success over individual numbers.

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Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer combined for 328 points to secure second place on the podium, finishing ahead of Kuwait and behind gold medallists China.

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Gautam Gambhir has offered a candid insight into one of the most difficult selection calls of his tenure as India head coach. He admitted that leaving out Samson for Vaibhav was a decision that weighed heavily on him.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to step away from international football just yet. The Portugal captain admitted that he considered retirement, but ultimately decided he still has more to offer the national team.

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The skeet mixed team pairing of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal secured a historic bronze medal after finishing behind world record-breaking China and silver medallists South Korea.

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The Indian men's kabaddi team sent out a strong statement of intent at the 2026 Asian Games, cruising into the semifinals after an emphatic 37-21 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final Group A encounter.

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Naorem Roshibina Devi may have fallen short in her pursuit of an elusive Asian Games gold medal, but the Indian Wushu star once again proved why she remains one of the country's most dependable performers on the continental stage.

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CSK' search for a new head coach appears to have been far more extensive than initially believed.

R Ashwin disclosed that the franchise held discussions with several candidates before finalising Zaheer Khan as Fleming's successor ahead of the 2027 season.
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India's Satnam Singh and Salman Khan etched their names in the record books, claiming the country's first-ever men's double sculls medal with a bronze-medal finish at the Asian Games on Thursday.

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Manu Bhaker’s quest for an individual Asian Games medal ended in heartbreak on Wednesday as the Indian shooter finished fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

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Mirabai Chanu has finally conquered one of the last frontiers of her illustrious career.

The Indian weightlifting icon secured a silver in the women’s 49kg category at the 2026 Asian Games, adding the only major medal missing from her decorated resume.

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New Zealand have signalled their intent ahead of a blockbuster home T20I series against reigning world champions India by naming a squad packed with pace, power and experience.

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From a cricket-loving youngster in Dewas to India’s newest sporting history-maker, Jay Meena’s remarkable journey has reached a landmark moment at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Jay secured India’s first-ever Asian Games medal with a bronze finish.
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