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The Daily Guardian

Aug 6, 2026, 04:50 PM

GD Goenka International School Surat Students Excel in Chess and Roller Skating Competitions

Students of GD Goenka International School Surat have delivered outstanding performances in sports, excelling in chess and roller skating competitions and bringing laurels to the school at district, state, national and international levels. The achievements reflect the students’ dedication, discipline and sporting spirit, earning appreciation from teachers, parents and the school family. In chess, Yati Agrawal showcased exceptional talent across several prestigious tournaments. She won first place in the LBHM International FIDE Rated Under-13 Chess Tournament, receiving a cash prize of Rs. 7,700. She also secured first place in the Shakti Grandeur 9.0 Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, winning Rs. 2,000, and in the Grow Chess Under-14 Girls Tournament, where she received a cash prize of Rs. 1,500. Another young chess player, Naksh Somani, also delivered an impressive performance. He secured the first place in the Surat District Chess Association Selection Tournament (State Under-7 Boys), and in the Gujarat State Under-7 Open Selection Tournament for the National Chess Championship 2026, thereby qualifying for the National Chess Championship. In roller skating, GD Goenka International School Surat’s student Ishani Sondhi delivered excellent performances at the state-level. She demonstrated remarkable speed and skill, winning the 300-metre, 500-metre and 1,000-metre races, bringing pride to both the school and her family. The school’s Academic Director and Principal congratulated all the students on their outstanding accomplishments and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of their coaches, parents and mentors in supporting their sporting journeys. These achievements once again reflect GD Goenka International School Surat’s commitment to nurturing talent, encouraging participation in sports, and providing students with opportunities to excel across academics, co-curricular activities and competitive sporting events. The entire GDGIS family extends its best wishes to the young champions for continued success in their future endeavours. (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

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The Moscow Times

Aug 6, 2026, 04:29 PM

AIFF Decides to Field Separate Squads for Brazil Friendly and FIFA ASEAN Cup

CHENNAI: Contrary to reports over the AIFF's consideration to pull out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup for the historic Brazil friendly, the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee decided to field separate squads for both the matches. Recently, the AIFF and the Brazillian football federation (CBF) had confirmed that India and Brazil will play a international friendly in Kolkata on October 3. While that news may have gotten fans excited, the governing body had to deal with a scheduling conflict. With India confirming its participation in the ASEAN Cup scheduled from September 21 to October 3, the Brazil friendly appeared to have slightly disrupted plans. "The AIFF will formally notify FIFA that India will participate in both competitions by fielding separate squads for the match against Brazil and the FIFA ASEAN Cup," the body said in a statement after the Executive Committee met in Delhi on Thursday.

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ABP News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 04:20 PM

John Turner Retires from Professional Cricket at Age 25 Due to Injury

Just 2 years ago, the 25-year-old international cricketer who made his debut in 2024 announced his retirement. This was really shocking news for cricket fans. Often players make their debut around this age, but here it was retired. We are talking about England fast bowler John Turner. Turner, who played white-ball cricket for England, took this decision due to his injury. His home team Hampshire released a release on Thursday (06 August). The post read, "Fast bowler John Turner has sadly announced his retirement from professional cricket." Fast bowler John Turner has sadly announced his retirement from professional cricket. The 25-year-old took 97 wickets in 53 matches for the club across all formats, and featured four times for England on their tour of the West Indies in the winter of ID2. Jured. ID1 feat. John made his T20I debut for England in 2024. He also played in 2 T20 Internationals.

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Wisden News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 04:17 PM

Pakistan's Previous Overseas Test Win: Name the XIs

In this , you have to name both XIs from Pakistan's previous overseas Test win. Pakistan defeated the West Indies in the second Test earlier this week to finally end their eight-match losing streak away from home in the format. But do you know when they last registered their overseas Test win? It came against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo in July 2023. Pakistan had also used a concussion substitute in the Test that they won by an innings and 222 runs. It was the third-biggest win for Pakistan in their Test history. In this quiz, you have to name Sri Lanka and Pakistan's playing XIs from Pakistan's previous overseas Test win. Please refresh the page if the quiz does not load properly. . .

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The Moscow Times

Aug 6, 2026, 04:15 PM

Arshad Nadeem's Commonwealth Games Struggle: A Shadow of His Former Self

CHENNAI: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has had a horrendous time after failing to register a decent throw at the Commonwealth Games and crashing out with a 77.41m in Glasgow. He finished ninth and was shadow of his 92.93m throw at the Paris Olympic final in 2024. The Pakistan javelin thrower has been struggling ever since with injuries and seems to have not recovered until now. Nadeem had to face a backlash back home after the debacle and even his federation apparently distanced itself from him. However, Nadeem was forced to clarify his position through a press conference where he reportedly said that no athlete would want to lose on his own.

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ABP News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 03:53 PM

India's New Fielding Coach Introduces Catching Challenges Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series

The new fielding coach of the Indian cricket team put a new challenge for the players on the first day. Divided everyone into 2 teams and put different challenges of catches. He is the new fielding coach after T Dilip. BCCI has shared the video of the practice. The first match of the India vs Sri Lanka Test series will start on 15 August, before that Team India will play a 3-day practice match with Sri Lankan XI from Friday. Shubhdeep Ghosh put 4 competitions for the players, divided the players into 4 groups. In the first group put Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Manav Suthar. In the second group put KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gurnoor Brar. In the third group put Dhruv, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and Saransh. In the fourth group put Prasidh Krishna, Aaqib and Devdutt Padikkal. The coach told the players, "There are 4 catches, four boards. So there is 4 minutes of catching. There are a lot of challenges in every board. Then you have a catching complex. Then we will go to the'Catch Step'and then to the'Catch Step '. Then we will go to the '

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Indian Express

Aug 6, 2026, 03:49 PM

China Unveils New Blue Victory Ceremony Uniforms, Sparking Debate

India is not the only country where a change in national sporting colours has become a talking point recently. Even as Hockey India grapples with a storm over replacing the iconic blue jersey with saffron , China is witnessing its own debate after unveiling blue victory ceremony uniforms last Monday. These will replace the traditional red-and-yellow attire that has defined the country’s sporting identity for decades. The similarity, however, ends there. While the Chinese conversation has largely revolved around symbolism, aesthetics and tradition, India’s controversy has expanded into a debate over governance, consultation and the decision-making process behind the jersey change. According to South China Morning Post, the Chinese Olympic Committee’s unveiling of blue podium uniforms for the 2026 Asian Games marked the first time the country has moved away from red as the dominant colour for its official medal ceremony attire. The Chinese Olympic Committee jointly launched the design with sportswear manufacturer Li-Ning earlier this week. The launch also allowed female athletes to choose between trousers and skirts for medal ceremonies. The move quickly split opinion online. According to SCMP, many users questioned the decision to abandon the traditional red associated with the national flag and decades of sporting success, while others praised the blue design as more modern and elegant. ‘Since the 1990 Beijing Asian Games, China’s podium uniforms have featured warm colours such as red and yellow, red symbolising the national flag and passion, and yellow representing honour and glory,” the SCMP wrote. ‘The combination was frequently mocked by social media users as ‘scrambled eggs with tomatoes’, a popular Chinese home-cooked dish.’ Unlike the row in India, the debate in China is not about athletes competing in different colours. China Daily reported that the blue outfits are ceremonial uniforms to be worn by athletes and para-athletes during medal presentations at the Asian Games, rather than competition kits. The country’s playing uniforms across sports remain unchanged. India’s controversy, by contrast, has been driven less by the colour itself than by the process behind it. The decision to replace the hockey teams’ traditional blue jersey with saffron has triggered questions over governance after Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said office-bearers were informed of the change only hours before the unveiling and sought an explanation for the decision.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 03:31 PM

Bus Carrying Sports Academy Students Overturns in Rain, Several Injured

SHO Abhay Singh said that 41 players and students of Gonda Sports Academy had gone to Nandini Nagar College to attend the function. All were returning from the bus after the event. Around 4 pm, the bus overturned during rain near Nandini Nagar Shooting Range. The players screamed. On information, Nawabganj police and locals broke the glass of the bus and rescued everyone. Soon an ambulance of Gonard Hospital reached the spot and the injured were taken to the hospital. In the accident, Vikas Yadav (18), a resident of Banwaria in Kotwali Nagar area, Satish Maurya (22), a resident of Kalandarpur in Kotwali Dehat, Shiv Kumar (22), a resident of Koili Jungle, Shiva Singh (19), a resident of Lodhiaghata, Chandan Gupta (17), a resident of Adampur in Umribegamganj, a resident of Madhavpur Chakatta, a resident of Kotwali Nagar, and Shani Singh (20), a resident of Chetpur, all suffered minor injuries. According to the advertising doctors, Dr.

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ABP News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 03:31 PM

2026 Women's Asia Cup Schedule Released: India and Pakistan to Clash on September 5

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has released the schedule of the 2026 Women's Asia Cup on Thursday (06 August). The tournament will start on 28 August, with the final to be played on 13 September. The most anticipated match will be India vs Pakistan on 05 September. It will be the sixth edition of the Women's Asia Cup to be played in the T20 format, with 8 teams divided into 2 groups. India and Pakistan are in the same Group A. In addition, Group A includes Thailand, Hong Kong, and China. The rest of Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, and Indonesia. The Indian team will open its campaign against Thailand on 30 August. Now it will be interesting to see how Team India performs this time. All matches of the tournament will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and will start at 6.30 pm local time. A total of 15 matches will be played, all on the same ground. The fixtures for The Dubai Fighters will be played here. The official ID3 Headquarter for the Dubai International Stadium will be under lights.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 03:28 PM

Suraj Kumar Chand Wins Thrilling Table Tennis Match Against Benedek Tkach

Suraj Kumar Chand, representing India and Somaiya Vidyavihar University, played a hard-fought match against Benedek Tkach. The match between the two players was tied 2 - 2 after four games. In the deciding game, Suraj played brilliantly to win 11-4 and took the match 3 - 2. The victory in front of the home crowd was followed by celebrations all over the stadium.

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SportsTiger News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 03:26 PM

Indian Umpire Reveals Most Appealing Bowler, Shares Cheeky Stories with Cricketers

Renowned Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary revealed the name of the bowler who he thinks appealed a lot. Chaudhary appeared on a Star Sports show, “Cheeky Singles’, where he picked the bowler who has maximum appeals in a game. Notably, currently the Indian team is Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series kicking off on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium. Ahead of the first game, Chaudhary shared a cheeky detail about a cricketer, who he thinks has the most number of appeals in a game. Picking the same, he named Mohammed Sirja and revealed the conversations they would have regarding his appeals had Anil not given them out. "Siraj, DSP sir. Later, when we would meet, he would say, 'at least give the umpires' call'," Chaudhary said. In the same show Umesh Yadav revealed how players would annoy the umpires who would give wrong decisions. "Normally, when you are playing, and you feel the umpire is doing certain things on purpose, you also do some things on purpose then to irritate the umpire. When you are bowling and these things are happening, even other players will join in and say can you not see? Do you have your glasses? See if there is no fog on it? Are you feeling sleepy? Sometimes even throws are made on purpose,” Yadav revealed. In the same conversation, Chaudhary also went on to reveal his experience of umpiring spinners, including Ravichandran Ashwin. He said that Ashwin would also keep umpires on their toes by asking them multiple questions at the same time. "Ashwin would question a lot. A question on every ball. I had to take a book and sit there. But it was a good thing. He would just end it so he could do it again later,” Anil Chaudhary stated. He also revealed his experience of umpiring players such as Piyush Chawla, Amit Mishra and Yuzvendra Chahal. Furthermore he hilariously disagreed to the fact that Chawla delivered very few no-balls in his career. "Piyush Chawla? Don't tell me. Piyush, Amit Mishra were very difficult bowlers to umpire. In fact, Chahal also - all the leg-spinners. Who told this? Where is Piyush Chawla? Call him!.” Notably, Anil Chaudhary has umpired in 12 Test games, 49 ODIs, 64 T20Is and 131 IPL Games. He pulled curtains on his umpiring career in March last year.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 03:10 PM

Gautam Budh Nagar Athletes to Compete in Uttar Pradesh State Youth Athletics Championships

NOIDA: The 21st Uttar Pradesh State Youth Athletics Championships, beginning in Prayagraj on Friday, will see 24 players from Gautam Budh Nagar competing in various events.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 03:06 PM

International-Standard Sports Facilities Opened in Greater Noida for Young Players

MY CITY REPORTERGRATOR NOIDA: Young players of the district will now be able to prepare themselves with sports facilities of international standards. The District Development and Sports Promotion Committee has given this opportunity to the players at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex of Greater Noida Authority. The young players will have to pay as much as the Malakpur Sports Stadium. However, this facility will be available for six months. At present, only those sports in which the agencies have not been selected by the authority will be able to train. The Greater Noida Authority has prepared the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex with facilities of international standards. There is a facility for more than 15 sports but due to the non-selection of agencies, the youth of the city are not getting the benefit of sports facilities. Now the authority has started the process of giving responsibility to different agencies. Till now the process of starting an academy of tennis, swimming pool and badminton is going on. The rest of the sports facilities are not being used.

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Free Press Journal

Aug 6, 2026, 03:04 PM

India-Pakistan Clash Headlines Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 Schedule

Dubai, August 6: Three-time champions India will renew their storied rivalry with Pakistan on September 5 as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday unveiled the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, to be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. India, the tournament's most successful side, have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter expected to be the marquee fixture of the league stage. India will begin their campaign against Thailand on August 30 before taking on Hong Kong, China on September 3. Harmanpreet Kaur's side will then face Pakistan in the much-awaited clash on September 5. The eight-team competition has been divided into two groups of four. While Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and hosts United Arab Emirates. The tournament will commence on August 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong, China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka will begin their campaign against UAE on August 29, while Bangladesh open their campaign against Indonesia on August 31. Pakistan's remaining league-stage fixtures will see them face Thailand on September 1 and Hong Kong, China on September 7. Also Watch: Sri Lanka, the winners of the previous edition held in 2025, will play Indonesia on September 2 and Bangladesh on September 6 after their opening game against UAE. Bangladesh will round off their group-stage fixtures against UAE on September 8, while Indonesia will also take on UAE on September 4. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage, with the first semifinal scheduled for September 10 and the second semifinal on September 11. The winners of the two semifinals will meet in the final on September 13 to decide the continental champions. All 15 matches of the tournament, including both semifinals and the final, will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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India TV

Aug 6, 2026, 03:01 PM

Sam Curran May Return to England Cricket Team Soon, Says Selector

The England Cricket Board announced their squad for the next two Tests against Pakistan on 6 August. Star all-rounder Sam Curran missed these two opening Tests due to a lack of fitness. However, the selectors said that he could return to the team if he was fit by the third Test. Had he been fully fit, he could have been included in the squad for the first two matches as well. According to England Cricket Team Selector Marcus North, Sam Curran could return to Test cricket soon. Currently, he has not been named in the squad for the matches against Pakistan, as he is not fully fit and his fitness is being monitored. Sam Curran made his Test debut at the age of 19 and played a total of 24 Tests between 2018 and 2021. However, he has been out of the Test team since then. Most of his focus for the last five years has been on white-ball cricket, but Stokes can be considered for the third Test against Pakistan, starting on 9 September.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 6, 2026, 03:00 PM

Robin Uthappa Praises Young Cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Potential

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has heaped praise on young 15-year-old batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Uthappa believes Vaibhav has the potential to make a bigger impact in limited-overs cricket than even Sachin Tendulkar. Uthappa said that many young players in Indian cricket came into the limelight at an early age, but later their careers did not take off as expected. He cited the examples of Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw and said that after initial success, proper guidance and discipline are also very important to move forward. Uthappa, while speaking to Combox TV, said, "Vaibhav can make a bigger impact than Sachin Tendulkar in white-ball cricket. It will depend on how his career is managed. We saw players like Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw, who had a lot of expectations at the age of 3, but later their careers derailed." Vaibhav made his T20I debut for India at a very young age. "

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Newsbytes✓

Aug 6, 2026, 02:59 PM

Mehidy Hasan Miraz Scores Unbeaten Century in Practice Match Against Cricket Australia XI

Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored an unbeaten century on the opening day of a three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI at Darwin.The innings, which was his first in these conditions, was a timely reminder of his worth after losing his ODI captaincy last month and facing criticism for not making noteworthy contributions.Mehidy slammed 109* runs off 151 balls. His knock had 11 fours and four sixes.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 02:52 PM

Indian Athlete Arundhati Honored in Bundi District

As soon as Arundhati reached the boundary of Bundi district, social organizations, sports lovers and local people welcomed her with flowers and cheers. Thereafter, victory procession was taken out from the main thoroughfares of the city. Flowers were showered on her. People showed special enthusiasm to take pictures with her and get a glimpse. District administration, public representatives, sports lovers, representatives of various social organizations and a large number of sportspersons were present in the function held at Town Hall. Arundhati was felicitated with shawl, memento and citation. The most special moment of the programme was when young sportspersons of the district associated with different sports met Arundhati. The sportspersons took selfies with her, asked questions and shared their experiences. Arundhati shared her experiences of struggle, hard training and international competitions. She said that the biggest strength for any sportsperson is discipline, constant practice and self-belief. She is constantly learning from her hard work.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 02:44 PM

ACC Announces Schedule for Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026. The tournament will be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. The most successful team, India, will open its campaign against Thailand on August 30, while arch-rival Pakistan will play their much-anticipated match on September 5. The Indian team has been drawn in Group A with Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, while Group B comprises reigning champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Free Press Journal

Aug 6, 2026, 02:38 PM

AIFF Appoints Ranjit Bajaj and Bibiano Fernandes for Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the appointment of Minerva Academy FC owner Ranjit Bajaj as the team manager of the India U-15 men's national team for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan this October. The decision was taken during the AIFF Executive Committee meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday. Along with Bajaj's appointment, the Executive Committee also approved the recommendation to appoint Bibiano Fernandes as the head coach of the India U-15 team, subject to his acceptance. The FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival will mark the first edition of the age-group tournament with teams from across the world set to participate. As per the tournament regulations, each participating team can have a 20-member contingent, including 14 players and six support staff. Bajaj, who is also the owner of Minerva Academy FC and has played an important role in Indian youth football over the years, will now be responsible for managing the Indian team's off-field operations during the tournament. The appointment is part of the AIFF's preparations for the historic competition, where India's young footballers will get an opportunity to compete against some of the world's best teams at the U-15 level.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 02:36 PM

Arshad Nadeem Hopes for Support Amid Social Media Criticism After Disappointing CWG Performance

Islamabad: Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has rued the criticism on social media following his disappointing performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow, saying he was deeply hurt by people's harsh comments and hoped the countrymen would support him.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 6, 2026, 02:25 PM

Women's Asia Cup 2026: India and Pakistan Set for T20 Showdown in Dubai

Fans will get a full dose of cricket from August to September. The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule of the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The tournament to be played in Dubai will also see a battle between India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are only seen playing in the multination tournament, which also keeps the fans waiting for this match. This time the Women's Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format. The tournament will start on 28 September, where Thailand and Hong Kong will face each other. The final match will be played on 13 September. The biggest match of the tournament will be between India and Pakistan. Once again Team India will take the field to maintain their dominance. India will start their campaign in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 from 30 August, where they will face Thailand. The much-awaited match between India and Pakistan will be played on 5 September. Talking about the Women's Asia Cup, here too, India's dominance is seen. India has won 6 T20 matches out of 13. India has now won 7 T20 matches.

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India TV

Aug 6, 2026, 02:24 PM

Indian Cricket Team Arrives in Sri Lanka for Two-Test Series Under Shubman Gill's Captaincy

The Indian cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka to play a two-Test series under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. The first Test of the series starts on 15 August in Galle. Before this match, a warm-up match will be played between the two teams from 7 August. Before this match, the Indian players sweated hard in training and did a lot of catching practice under the supervision of the new fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh. Before the start of the Sri Lanka series, the Indian cricket team (BCCI) has appointed Subhadeep Ghosh as their new fielding coach, as the tenure of the old coach T. Dilip was completed. Before the practice match against Sri Lanka, the Indian players did a lot of fielding practice with the new coach. Actually, in the last few matches (series against Ireland and Zimbabwe), the Indian team's fielding was not good and the players also dropped a lot of catches. The captain and coach of the team had also expressed their displeasure over this poor fielding before the tour.

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Indian Express

Aug 6, 2026, 02:01 PM

Women's Asia Cup Fixtures Announced: India to Face Pakistan in Crucial Match

The Asian Cricket Council on Thursday announced the dates and fixtures for the Women’s Asia Cup, which is set to start from August 28 and go on till September 30. The tournament, set to be played in Dubai and in the T20 format will see India clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on September 5 at the Dubai International Stadium. The 8 teams taking part in the tournament are divided into two groups with India facing Thailand on August 30, followed by Hong Kong on September 3 and then arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia make up Group B. The tournament opener on August 28 will feature Thailand and Hong Kong. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals with the final set for September 13. Sri Lanka are the defending champions coming into this edition after beating India in the final in 2024. In that match, breezy half-centuries from captain Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama, besides Kavisha Dilhari’s all-round exploits, enabled Sri Lanka defeat 2022 winners India by eight wickets and claim the Asia Cup in Dambulla. Though India were favourites, the outcome did not come as a complete surprise as Lanka had been on a red-hot winning streak, having lost only three of their last 17 games. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Cricket South Africa revised the schedule for India’s tour of the rainbow nation. The earlier itinerary did not include a three-match T20I series in addition to the existing three-match ODI series and a Test match. The one-off Test will be played from December 9-12 before the ODI series kicks in from December 16-22. Now, the Indian team will spend an extra week in South Africa to play the T20I series between December 26 and 30. The T20Is will be played at Benoni and Potchefstroom, which the CSA felt will give both the sides a good platform going into the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, which will be played in Sri Lanka in February.

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SportsTiger News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 02:01 PM

Rohit Sharma's ODI Future Left in Hands of Selectors, Says Mohammad Kaif

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes Rohit Sharma has no intention of announcing his retirement from One-Day Internationals on his own and has instead left his future in the format entirely in the hands of the selectors. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said Rohit had previously made retirement decisions on his own terms. He stepped away from T20Is after India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, saying it was time for the next generation, and later retired from Test cricket in Australia during a difficult run of form. This time, it feels Rohit is taking a different approach. According to him, the former Indian captain has left the decision in the hands of head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. During a discussion on his youtube channel, Kaif said “Yes, one thing has become clear, Rohit Sharma is effectively saying, If I am not playing well, you take the call yourselves. Drop me. The fact that he has not stepped away or announced his retirement, the enthusiasm he is showing, the way he is approaching his batting and the hundred he scored at Lord’s, all of this shows that he is now focused entirely on playing. Whatever the selectors want to do after that is up to them. Perhaps earlier there was an attempt to convince him about certain things internally. The problem at the moment is that it is difficult to understand who stands where. There is a lot of confusion,” Kaif said on his YouTube channel. 🗣️ Mohammed Kaif said it clearly 🔥 Rohit Sharma is no longer walking away on his own. After stepping down from T20s and Tests when the time felt right, Hitman is now sending a strong message to the selectors: “You drop me.” The hundred at Lord’s, the hunger, the body… pic.twitter.com/ItuPKxXRpX Mohammad Kaif said that the pressure is no longer only on the player. It’s sitting with the coach and the chief selector. When the speculation got loud enough, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had to step in and publicly deny any retirement plans. Kaif welcomed the statement. He said it finally gave Rohit room to just bat without the constant noise around his place in the side. “The report that the Lord’s match could be his final ODI was also framed as a possibility. There was a question mark attached to it. But when such reports emerge, they can quickly become much bigger. The BCCI did a very good job by making a statement before the Lord’s match. That intervention became a turning point. There may still be confusion internally, perhaps even among the selectors about whether to retain him or not. But no final decision has been announced.” “Rohit Sharma should now be given complete freedom to play his game. The BCCI’s statement ensured that the entire focus at Lord’s returned to cricket. Otherwise, every visual would have fuelled more speculation. People would have said, ‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are sitting together and looking very serious, so this must be Rohit’s final match.’ Those rumours would have grown further. The BCCI stopped that narrative at the right time. The BCCI secretary came forward and made a statement, and he deserves credit for that.” Kaif ended by saying that the BCCI has to evaluate every recommendation independently rather than accepting every opinion from the selection committee or team management. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar's contract is set to expire and there are talks of VVS Laxman taking over the role as per the latest reports. There was plenty of pressure on Rohit Sharma ahead of the third ODI at Lords and he responded by smashing 138 and after that knock, the retirement speculations started dying down again. It had been the same story for the former Indian captain. He did not have a great start against Australia in 2025 but put on a match winning performance in the last game. He had quiet series against New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan, and then two low scores in England. Every time the runs dried up and the questions returned, Rohit answered with a big score.

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Siasat News✓

Aug 6, 2026, 01:56 PM

Uncovering the Fascinating Journey of NTR: From Classical Dance to Global Icon

: Today, NTR is celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, known for his powerhouse performances, electrifying dance moves, and magnetic screen presence. While fans have witnessed his evolution from a Telugu superstar to a global icon, thanks to films like RRR, there are several fascinating aspects of his journey that remain lesser known. From his roots in classical dance to his talent as a singer, here are seven interesting facts that reveal a different side of the actor. NTR played the young Lord Rama in Ramayanam (1996), which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film. He was only a teenager at the time. Before cinema became his full-time career, NTR reportedly competed in badminton at the national level during his school years. Many fans are unaware that sports were a big part of his childhood NTR stepped into the spotlight as a lead actor at the age of just 18 with Student No. 1. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film not only became a breakthrough success but also marked the beginning of one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actor-director collaborations. His grandfather, N. T. Rama Rao, was both a legendary actor and a former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, while his father, Nandamuri Harikrishna, was also an actor and politician While the world knows him as NTR, those closest to him still affectionately call him “Tarak.” His full name, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., was given in honour of his legendary grandfather, making the nickname a cherished part of his identity. Beyond his action sequences and dance performances, NTR is admired for his impeccable dialogue delivery. His command over Telugu, flawless diction and emotional intensity have made several of his dialogues unforgettable, earning him immense appreciation from audiences and critics alike. Despite his massive stardom, he is known in the industry for maintaining a relatively private personal life and rarely making unnecessary public appearances. From a child artist to a National Award winner and now one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars, NTR’s journey continues to inspire millions. With an exciting slate of projects ahead, he will next be seen in Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, followed by his much-awaited collaboration with Trivikram in NTRxTrivikram. As anticipation continues to soar, fans eagerly await yet another remarkable chapter in the superstar’s illustrious career.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:54 PM

Joshi Keeps Grip on Lead at J & K Open 2026

Khalin Joshi shot a six-under 65 to maintain a six-shot lead on the third day of the Rs 1 crore J & K Open 2026 being played at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. The 33-year-old from Bengaluru, who started the day with a seven-shot lead, had another solid outing after an opening two rounds of 63 and 66. His three-round total is 19-under 194. Khalin, a former Asian Tour winner, had six birdies in his second consecutive bogey-free round. He has now not dropped a shot from 37 consecutive holes. His only bogey of the tournament came on the par-4 17th hole of the first round. Khalin's grip on the ball was not as strong as on the first two days of the opening nine holes, but he carried the score through and regained his rhythm on the second nine holes. Khalin said, "I didn't hit the ball as well on the first nine holes, despite missing a couple of birdies on the opening two days.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:50 PM

Rahane Reveals Joy of Batting with Kohli in Test Cricket

In some ways, it could be said the from the onset of 2014-2018, the stable of Indian Cricket, particularly in the longest format of the game, got to see a strong bond between the wickets and with the bat in action between Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli. Now, both are retired with one retiring from all formats of the game while the other continues to focus on just the men’s one day format but back in the day, the Rahane-Kohli partnership was something akin to the fire-and-ice combination. Rather interestingly, Ajinkya Rahane, 12 Test tons to his name, has recently shared the very fact that while he not only admired Virat Kohli for his aggressive attitude with the cricket bat and as seen on the field, he even enjoyed batting with him for the country particularly where it came to the long format of the sport. Rahane said "I really enjoyed batting with Virat. We complemented each other really well. The aggressive nature of Virat and my calm nature really helped us a lot. I feel the reason for this partnership is always the positive communication we had, what we used to feel when we… pic.twitter.com/Fd3yiEnENP And having said that, just so you can get a sense of how strong the bond between the two batters particularly in Test match cricket was, it’s highly important to stress on the sort of inspirational numbers that the duo set out to achieve and fetch for their country. Perhaps it would please even the harshest critic of Indian cricket to pay sincere regard to the very fact together Rahane and Virat were responsible for conjuring 3,600 plus Test match runs together from as many as 67 test innings. As per reports, this figure included 12 century-run stands. Moreover, there were somewhere around 14-17 fifty run stands between the two dazzling Indian batters. Somewhere Ajinkya Rahane does miss playing Test match cricket and while that is true, what’s also true is that he simply relished the idea of batting and amassing runs together with the great Virat Kohli on the other end. He’s himself shared very recently that together, the duo were able to complement each other’s batting tendencies and temperament. Virat Kohli’s agressive attitude and temperament sort of played the perfect foil to Ajinkya Rahane’s calm approach at the other end. And truth be told, somewhere it’s a shame that the two have retired when they could so easily have contributed more to Test match cricket for India’s cause. Glad that Kohli is still around for the future fifty over format contests!

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:41 PM

India and Pakistan Women's Teams Set to Clash Again in Asia Cup 2026

Another match between India and Pakistan has been scheduled. This time the match will be in the Women's Asia Cup, which will start on 28 August and will last until 13 September. This time the Asia Cup will be played in the UAE. Team India will play its first match on 30 August. India and Pakistan's women's teams are going to face each other again. The date of this match has been fixed on 5 September. Before this, during the recent T20 World Cup, the two teams had a clash, in which India had beaten Pakistan badly. The schedule of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 has been announced. Its first match will be played on 28 August. The final match will be held on 13 September. This time the sixth edition of the Women's Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format. This time the Asia Cup will be played in the UAE. Apart from India and Pakistan, the women's teams of Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Thailand have been announced. The Sri Lankan women's cricket team has also been announced.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:39 PM

Jos Buttler Becomes Top Run-Scorer in T20 Cricket

Jos Buttler is sadly not nearly consistently mentioned among the great white ball players that the game has seen all along and especially in the last decade and a half. And for someone who nearly perfected his sporting talent in the shortest format of the game especially at a time where the format itself is bursting at a global stage like hot molten lava, as a fan you’re compelled to say that you’re disappointed by what you are seeing and have seen. And most recently, the humble and uncomplicated cricketer marched along so rapidly and wonderfully on the path of a glowing record in the sport’s shortest format that you can’t help but tip your hat in pure admiration! Not Christopher Henry Gayle, not Kieron Pollard either, the man now responsible for having struck the most number of runs in T20 cricket - not internationals, exclusively- is none other than one of England’s favourite sons. With striking no fewer than 14,833 runs, Jos Buttler now has positioned himself right on the top of the tree where it comes to hitting most number of runs in T20 cricket. Interestingly, just a while earlier, the said record belonged to Chris Gayle who has 14,803 runs in the very format. But then, the universal boss has been displaced by, you can say, a worthy and deserving opponent. And with at least, if not more, 3 more years of cricket left in him, it can be said that Buttler can easily scale 17,000 or probably even more runs in the said format. What do you reckon? Having said that, the in form better as seen in The Hundred most recently has had a great run for England whilst playing T20Is. It’s meaningful to admire his stupendous English records. 🚨 MOST RUNS IN T20 HISTORY:Jos Buttler - 14833 runs.Kieron Pollard - 14803 runs.Chris Gayle - 14562 runs.JOS BUTTLER AT THE TOP OF T20 CRICKET 😍 pic.twitter.com/YAu2ozn8xF The soon-to-be 36 cricketer has already amassed 4200 plus runs in an English jersey for his country and that too, from just 160 games. With 2 hundreds and 28 fifties, his is a glowing record that perhaps must be given due consideration just the way we admire some other giants of the format such as Gayle, Rohit and Kohli.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 6, 2026, 01:30 PM

Mitchell Starc on Verge of Overtaking Kapil Dev's Wicket Tally in Test Cricket

Australia's legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc is very close to achieving another big milestone in Test cricket. 36-year-old Starc can overtake Indian legend Kapil Dev in the list of Test wickets in the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. The Test series between Australia and Bangladesh is to be held from August 13. The first Test match will be played in Darwin, then the second Test match is scheduled in Mackay from August 22. Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has so far taken 433 wickets in 105 Tests. Kapil Dev has 434 wickets in 131 Test matches. That is, if Starc takes one wicket in the series, he will equal Kapil Dev, while taking two wickets, he will leave behind the great Indian player in the top-10 wicket-takers of Test history. Mitchell Starc's eyes are not only on Kapil Dev. South Africa's legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn took 439 wickets in his Test career. Starc's total of 7 wickets against Bangladesh, despite reaching such a big performance, will leave Steyn behind.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:28 PM

England Cricket Team Selector Reveals Reason Behind Not Choosing Harry Brook as Captain

England cricket team’s selector Marcus North revealed the reason behind not choosing Harry Brook as the captain of their Test team. Notably, during the New Zealand Test, Ben Stokes sent shockwaves amongst fans and pundits alike by announcing his sudden retirement from international cricket. With Stokes’ retirement, one question that loomed over was the cricketer who would lead the Three Lions in the unlimited format. However, the ECB re-appointed Joe Root as the skipper of their Test team , making his comeback to the position after three years. It raised questions as to why selectors overlooked Brook and got Root back at the helm of the team. While Managing Director Rob Key earlier stated that giving Brook the captaincy of the format would risk overburdening him, now, selector Marcus North has also broken his silence and revealed the reason behind the selection and appointment. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said, “I think Harry Brook is obviously a fantastic player for us in all formats. Incredibly important. I think his leadership in the white-ball format is maturing by every series. I think we have seen that through our T20 side.” North went on to say, “Getting to number one in the world during the summer albeit we have, I think we have slipped back to number two. But we are certainly one of the best teams in the world in T20 cricket.” He further stated, “He is doing a fantastic job there with the eye on the World Cup at the back, end of next year working with Brendon, that’s a key focus.” The selector stated that managing all three formats would be a huge responsibility for Brook, which could have an impact on his performance. “And doing all three formats is a huge ask for any captain. I have no doubt that the time will come for Harry. But we are very blessed that we have got someone like Joe, and he is going to do such a great job this time around.” Notably, the ECB recently hired Stephen Fleming as the Test coach of the side and Joe Root as the skipper of the side.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:22 PM

India to Play Warm-Up Match Against Sri Lanka XI Ahead of Test Series

Before the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on 15 August, the Indian team will play a warm-up match against a Sri Lankan XI. The match will be played from Friday, 7 August to Sunday, 9 August. The 3-day warm-up match will be played at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. The history of this ground is very old, where it is still very hot. The rules of the warm-up match are a little different, the captain does not need to choose the playing 11. Due to the busy schedule, many teams nowadays play in a straight series without playing a warm-up match, although the Indian players got a lot of rest and for this reason the team decided to play a warm-up match. The warm-up match rules are a little different, although the basic rules are the same as in an official match. In the warm-up match, all the players of the team can come out to bat. Here the captain does not have a fixed playing 11. Here the batsmen can also try to play a big batting effort.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 01:21 PM

Bus Carrying Sports Academy Players Overturns in Rain, Several Injured

Nawabganj police station in-charge Abhay Singh said that 41 players of Gonda Sports Academy had gone to Nandini Nagar College to attend a student function. After the event was over, all were returning by bus. Around 4 pm, the bus overturned uncontrollably on the roadside during rain near Nandini Nagar Shooting Range. As soon as the bus overturned, the players in it screamed. People in the vicinity immediately rushed to the spot and informed the police. On receiving the information, Nawabganj police and locals started relief and rescue operation. Everyone was evacuated safely after breaking the glass of the bus. Soon the ambulance of Gonard Hospital reached the spot and the injured were taken to the hospital. The police also cleared the traffic on the spot, which made the traffic normal after some time. In Adarhadse, Vikas Yadav (18), a resident of Kotwali Nagar area, Satish Maurya (22), a resident of Koili Jungle, Shiv Kumar (22), a resident of Lothariya, Shiv Kumar Singh (19), a resident of Adampur, Chetan Gupta (17), a resident of Chandan Nagar (17), a resident of Chandan Gupta (20), a resident of Chand

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 01:12 PM

Argentina Stuns England with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Final

In the World Cup semi-final played on 15 July 2026, Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the final. England took the lead in the match thanks to an Anthony Gordon goal, but Lionel Scaloni's team made a great comeback to equalize in the 85th minute with a goal from Enzo Fernández. Lautaro Martínez then scored the winning goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a memorable victory.

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Aug 6, 2026, 01:04 PM

India to Play Practice Match Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series

Ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Team India will play a three-day practice match from Friday.The game against Sri Lanka XI will be played at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo.However, reports suggest that the Indian team management is not happy with the amount of grass left on the wicket for this match.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 01:04 PM

SAI Investigates Complaint, Forwarded to Stadia Division and Regional Director

A senior SAI official, on condition of anonymity, said the headquarters has received the complaint and it has been forwarded to the Stadia Division and the Regional Director, Delhi, for investigation.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:50 PM

Fox Corp Beats Estimates in Q4 with Strong Sports Division Performance

(Adds background about World Cup and Fox One in paragraphs 2-3 and 5) Aug 6 (Reuters) – Fox Corp beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, as the FIFA World Cup (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:49 PM

Universal Public School Students Selected for SGFI State Level Handball Competition

Farrukhnagar: Eight students of Universal Public School, Ghoshgarh have been selected for the SGFI State Level Handball Competition to be held in Jind in the coming days. The selected players include six girls and two boys. The players displayed team spirit, discipline and sportsmanship in the district level competition. The credit for the success of the players goes to the guidance of school sports coaches Yashpal Chauhan and Nitin. School chairperson Shashi Rana and principal Sundresh congratulated the selected players and coaches. They felicitated the players and wished them all the best for their performance in the state level competition. The school management hoped that the players would bring laurels to the school by excelling at the state level as well.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:43 PM

Bihari Lal Memorial School Students Excel in Sports Competitions

Major Bihari Lal Memorial Senior Secondary School, Bilaspur Kalan, Pataudi. Students of Major Bihari Lal Memorial Senior Secondary School, Bilaspur Kalan village of Pataudi block, have excelled in sports competitions. Players have excelled in Kho-Kho and Boxing and have made it to the state and pre-national level competitions. District level sports competitions were organized on 2nd and 3rd August under the aegis of School Games Federation of India in Gurugram. All the winning students were felicitated in the felicitation ceremony held at the school. School Chairman Rishiraj Chaudhary and Principal Saroj Chaudhary informed that the girls of the school won the first place in the U-14 Women Kho-Kho competition. Team players Khushi, Reyanshi, Lakhi, Sia, Devanshi, Mansi, Priyanshi and Vanya have been selected for the state level competition. Advertisementally, student Harsh Sharma has secured the first place in the 30-32 kg weight category boxing competition in the U-14 age group and has been selected for the state level shooting competition.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 6, 2026, 12:37 PM

Teenager Dies Suddenly While Playing Volleyball in Karnataka

In a shocking incident reported from Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, a 15-year-old boy suddenly collapsed and died while playing volleyball. The entire incident was also recorded on CCTV. The boy has been identified as Likhit Amin, a student of SSLC (10th standard) of Government High School, Kote Bolaru, Surinje near Surathkal in Dakshina Kannada district. Likhit Amin, a student of 10th standard, was playing volleyball with his friends at Surinje playground when he suddenly fell on the volleyball court. In the CCTV footage, Likhit was seen serving volleyball and then running towards the net to return the shot of the opposing team, but moments later, he raises his hands and suddenly falls on the ground, after which the shocked players run towards him. Though the doctors at the spot immediately rushed him to the hospital after the fall, the exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:37 PM

Sri Lanka vs India: Record-Breaking Innings by Sanath Jayasuriya, Virendra Sehwag, and Mahela Jayawardene

1 / 5Image Source: AFP Former Sri Lankan batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya holds the record for the highest score in an India vs Sri Lanka Test. He scored 340 runs off 578 balls against India at the Colombo ground in 1997. He hit 36 fours and two sixes in his innings. Jayasuriya was dismissed by Rajesh Chauhan in that innings and the match was eventually drawn. 2 / 5Image Source: AFPVirendra Sehwag is the second-highest scorer for India in a Sri Lanka Test. He scored 293 runs off 254 balls at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai in 2009. He hit 40 fours and 7 huge sixes in his innings. Muttiah Muralitharan sent Sehwag to the pavilion. Team India won the match by an innings and 24 runs. 3 / 5Image Source: AFP - Jayawardene Jayawardene, the third-highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in Tests, scored 275 runs in Ahmedabad in 2009.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:34 PM

Gruesome Discovery: Mutilated Body Found on Track

The mutilated body of the youth, wearing a green shirt and blue jeans, was found on the track with his torso and legs severed.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:33 PM

Manveer Rana Wins Gold Medal in CBSE Cluster Games Archery Competition

Rohtak: Manveer Rana has won a gold medal in the archery competition of the CBSE Cluster Games held at Uchana in Jind district. He has won this medal in the U-19 compound category. The five-day long competition was held at Shivania Public School, Uchana. Manveer's scoring was done on 1st August in which he secured 12th position. On 2nd August, he had elimination rounds, in which he stood first. On the evening of 5th August in the final, he won a gold medal. Manveer hails from Makdauli Khurd and has been practicing archery for six years. He is a student of class 12 at Navyug Shiksha Niketan School. His father Praveen is retired from the army. Manveer started practicing archery inspired by his father's friend Sandeep's son Nikhil. His next target is the Asian Championship.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:32 PM

Archery Nursery Team Wins Eight Medals at CBSE North Zone Competition

Gurugram: In the CBSE North Zone Archery Competition held in Jind from 1st to 5th August, the players of the Archery Nursery run by the Sports Department of Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sohna performed brilliantly and won a total of eight medals including four gold, two silver and two bronze. Tanvi Jain playing for GD Goenka Signature School, Sohna won one gold and two bronze medals. Deepanshi Gairati, Yana Yaduvanshi and Swasti Lohia played an important role in the success of the team by winning one gold medal each. Navya Yadav of DAV Police Public School, Bhondsi won two silver medals. District Archery Coach Bhagwat Singh expressed happiness over the achievement of the players and said that all the players are working hard and have the potential to represent India at the international level in the future. He expressed confidence that these players will also win medals for the country in the coming years.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:31 PM

Indian Women's Cricket Team to Tour South Africa in December 2026: A Pre-Champions Trophy Preparation

In December 2026, the Indian women's cricket team will tour South Africa, adding a three-match T20I series. Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced this on Thursday. According to the board, the T20I series has been added to the schedule to prepare for the first ICC Women's Champions Trophy to be held next year. The Champions Trophy will be held in Sri Lanka in February 2027. India toured South Africa in preparation for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in April, where they lost 4-1 in a five-match T20I series. The'Women in Blue'will now have a chance to settle scores. India and South Africa will play a one-off Test in Gqeberha between 9 and 12 December. This will be followed by a three-match ICC Women's Championship ODI series, starting on 16 December. The second ODI will be played on 19 December, followed by the third T20I on 22 December. The first T20I will be played in Potchefon.

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Indian Express

Aug 6, 2026, 12:17 PM

Cricket South Africa Revise India Tour Schedule to Include T20I Series

On Thursday, Cricket South Africa revised the schedule for India’s tour of the rainbow nation. The earlier itinerary did not include a three-match T20I series in addition to the existing three-match ODI series and a Test match. The one-off Test will be played from December 9-12 before the ODI series kicks in from December 16-22. Now, the Indian team will spend an extra week in South Africa to play the T20I series between December 26 and 30. The T20Is will be played at Benoni and Potchefstroom, which the CSA felt will give both the sides a good platform going into the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, which will be played in Sri Lanka in February. “We are delighted to confirm the revised schedule for India’s tour of South Africa, with the addition of the T20 International series over the festive period, ensuring our Proteas Women have the best possible preparation ahead of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka early next year,” Pholetsi Moseki, the CSA CEO, said in a statement. “India remain one of the strongest teams in world cricket, and the opportunity to compete against them across all three formats will provide invaluable competition as we continue building towards another major ICC event,” said Moseki. India had toured South Africa in March-April this year for a T20I series which they lost 1-4. The two teams then clashed in the T20 World Cup in England, where SA beat India to dent their chances of entering the semifinal. Only Test: Dec 9-12, Gqeberha (10am local time) One-Day Internationals: 1st ODI: Dec 16, Paarl (10am local time) 2nd ODI: Dec 19, Cape Town (2pm local time) 3rd ODI: Dec 22, Bloemfontein (2pm local time) T20I’s 1st T20I: Dec 26, Benoni (6 pm local time) 2nd T20I: Dec 29, Potchefstroom (6pm local time) 3rd T20I: Dec 30, Potchefstroom (6pm local time) (With agency inputs)

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:16 PM

Giant Stallions Dominate Megatel Champions in Friendship Cup Season-28

GREATER NOIDA: Giant Stallions defeated Megatel Champions by 67 runs in a league match of the ongoing Friendship Cup Season-28 at Centurion Cricket Ground, Greater Noida West. Batting first, Giant Stallions posted 240 / 7 in the T20 match. Yogesh Sharma scored 78 runs. Megatel Champions scored 173 / 10 in the chase. Rahul took three wickets and Ravinder Singh took two wickets for Giant Stallions. Yogesh Sharma was awarded the Man of the Match.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:13 PM

India-Sri Lanka Test Series: Kusal Mendis Injured, First Match Approaches

Preparations for the Test series between India and Sri Lanka are almost at the final stage. The first match of the two-Test series will be played from August 15. Before that, Team India will play a practice match from August 7. You can also watch this match live on TV and mobile. Meanwhile, bad news is coming for the Sri Lankan team. It is learned that the team's wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis may be out of the first Test. However, no update has been given by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board yet. The squad for the series has not been announced yet. Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Mendis was playing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Kusal is playing for Colombo Caps. During this match, he suffered an injury. During the match against Kandy Royals, Mendis suffered a hamstring injury in both his legs. However, he did not play any further matches. After this, there were reports in the media that Mendis was joining the team for the Test series against Sri Lanka.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 6, 2026, 12:11 PM

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award-2025 Application Process Begins

GURUGRAM: The application process for the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award-2025 for sportspersons excelling in adventure sports has begun. The district sports department has invited applications from eligible sportspersons and persons associated with adventure activities. According to the department, interested applicants will have to submit the hard copy of the same to the district sports office by 12 noon on August 10 after applying online on the official award portal of the Government of India. Applications received after the stipulated time will not be considered. The award is given to sportspersons and courageous persons who have made outstanding contributions in mountaineering, adventure sports and other adventure activities. The district sports department has appealed to eligible sportspersons to complete the application process in time. KOT - All eligible sportspersons should submit the hard copy of the same to the district sports office within the stipulated time frame after applying online for the national honour, so that their nominations can be forwarded on time. - Aarti Kohli, District Sports Officer, Gurugram

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