Sports

02

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Landmark gold for Indian women’s recurve team at Asian Games 2026; mixed pair set for final showdown

India's women's recurve archery team scripted history at the 2026 Asian Games, stunning 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 to secure the country's first-ever gold medal in the event. Indian women's recurve team produced a sensational performance under pressure to stun 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 and clinch a maiden Asian Games gold medal here on Friday.Seasoned campaigner Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod held their nerve in challenging windy conditions to outshoot the defending champions and script a historic triumph.Kumkum then joined forces with Dhiraj Bommadevara to storm into the mixed recurve final, with the Indian…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

India to kick off 2027 ODI World Cup against Australia as ICC releases schedule; Pakistan in same group

The ICC has officially unveiled the schedule for the Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2027, with India set to begin their campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2027, with India set to open their Group Stage campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7.The 12 teams already confirmed for the Group Stage have been divided into two groups of six.India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A form Group A, while New Zealand, South Africa,…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of 3rd ODI against West Indies; BCCI calls up pace-bowling all-rounder as replacement

India have suffered a setback ahead of the third ODI against West Indies, with fast bowler Prasidh Krishna ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during the high-scoring second ODI in Guwahati. Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna will miss out on the third and final India vs West Indies ODI in New Chandigarh after suffering a hamstring injury in the second ODI in Guwahati, Assam.The second ODI match between India and the West Indies was an absolute run-fest, with five batters reaching their respective hundreds -- including a double hundred by captain Shubman Gill. A total of 811 runs…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

ICC World Cup 2027 schedule announcement live streaming: When and where to watch the event live in India?

The ICC is set to unveil the official schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup, marking the beginning of the countdown to cricket's biggest 50-over tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will unveil the official schedule for the ODI World Cup 2027 on Thursday, marking the start of a one-year countdown to the tournament, set to be staged across South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The event doubles as the opening of the ODI World Cup ticket ballot, where fans can register for tickets.Australia are the defending champions, having won the ODI World Cup final in 2023 against India at the…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

India scrape past Pakistan 4-3 in thrilling clash to book Asian Games men’s hockey final spot

India's men's hockey team kept its title defence alive with a dramatic 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games semi-final on Thursday. The Indian men's hockey team edged past its arch-rivals, Pakistan, in a thrilling hockey semifinal clash at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. The country's nail-biting victory helped it enter the final of the men's hockey event.The nation has also secured direct qualification for the men's hockey event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.India maintained its dominance in its 2026 Asian Games campaign and has been running undefeated in the continental showpiece…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Kishan’s unbeaten 80 on a testing pitch sends India into Asian Games final; Pakistan await

India stormed into the men's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games with a crushing 124-run victory over Sri Lanka, powered by Ishan Kishan's explosive 80 and a ruthless bowling display. Ishan Kishan's calculated 46-ball 80 on a difficult track laid the foundation as defending champions India hammered Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal here on Thursday to set up a gold medal clash with arch-foes Pakistan.Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (38 off 21) took India to 169 for seven in 20 overs on a turning track after Sri Lanka put them in to bat…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Gautam Gambhir derides Guwahati’s flat track after India’s record-setting chase in 2nd ODI: ‘This is not cricket’

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has criticised the batting-friendly conditions in Guwahati despite his team's record-breaking ODI chase against the West Indies. The 2nd ODI between India and West Indies at the ACA Stadium on Wednesday was an absolute run-fest, with the pitch in Guwahati offering little to no assistance and creating a heavily one-sided battle dominated by batters. Three West Indies batters reached their centuries, while Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill also delivered sensational performances during India's chase. The match delivered peak entertainment, but cricket fans lambasted the flat tracks, which offered no assistance to the bowlers. Even…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Shubman Gill’s epic double hundred, joins elite list as India’s second-only batter to do it

Shubman Gill etched his name into cricket history with a stunning unbeaten 223 as India completed their highest-ever ODI run chase against the West Indies in Guwahati. Shubman Gill clinched a monumental record in the second ODI between India and the West Indies at the ACA Stadium, becoming the fastest batter in men's ODI cricket to score a double hundred with a breathtaking knock which rewrote the record books.Guwahati witnessed an absolute batting spectacle, with both teams combining for a staggering 811 runs. The flat track offered little assistance to the bowlers, allowing three West Indies batters to score centuries…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Historic Asiad silver for India; Manu Francis, Kurisinkal Noble finish second in men’s skiff

India's sailing contingent added another medal to its Asian Games tally as childhood friends Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble secured a historic silver in the men's skiff (49er) event. The Indian pair of Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble bagged the silver medal in the men's skiff opening race 9 of the Asian Games sailing competition here on Thursday.The 31-year-old Francis and the 30-year-old Noble, who hail from Kochi and are childhood friends, combined for a total of 23 points after nine races and finished behind China, who totalled 16 points in the competition where the lowest total score wins the…

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01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Ronaldo exits Portugal camp ahead of Denmark Nations League clash, vows to ‘tell the truth’ when time comes

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp ahead of the UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark, ending days of speculation surrounding his absence. Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed leaving the Portugal national team camp ahead of the Nations League clash against Denmark on Wednesday.Ronaldo was missing in action from Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway and was seen warming the bench for the whole match, raising questions among fans. The veteran forward also did not train with the rest of the squad.The Portuguese star was reportedly scheduled to hold talks with head coach Jorge Jesus and FPF President…

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