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5 shuttlers to watch out for in BWF World Championship 2026

New Delhi: The BWF World Championships are coming to New Delhi as the action runs from August 17-23, 2026. This is India's second time hosting the event since 2009 in Hyderabad. Over 200 players across the globe will be participating in the tournament set to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the capital city.   The event marks one of the biggest dates on the badminton calendar, drawing fans and media attention from across the globe. Here is all you need to know about the five women competitors to watch out for.  1. An Se Young (South Korea) An…

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Arundhati, Sachin Siwach enter semifinals to confirm more boxing medals for India at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi: Boxers Arundhati Choudhary and Sachin Siwach confirmed two more medals for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as they made their way into the semifinals of their respective weight categories on Wednesday, July 29. Arundhati and Sachin's entry into the semis confirm that India will have at least seven medals from the Glasgow Games. Arundhati defeated New Zealand's Morgan Henderson in the 70kg quarterfinals with a hard-fought 3-1 win, while Youth World Champion Sachin got the better of Botswana’s Treasure Moremi 5-0 in a lop-sided contest in the men's 60kg quarterfinals. Henderson continuously kept Arundhati on her toes.…

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Australia opener’s brother to play for European team, following Italy’s footsteps leading to T20 World Cup 2028

New Delhi: Greece has named Billy Konstas, the elder brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas, in their 14-member squad for next month's European qualifying tournament in Finland. With the goal of progressing to the 2028 T20 World Cup, they have added Billy. Notably, the 24-year-old Sydney grade cricketer has earned selection as the Hellenic Cricket Federation looks to strengthen their national side by recruiting Australian players with Greek heritage. They have been an ICC member since 1995, but are yet to come even close to qualifying for a marquee tournament. Now that Italy progressed to the T20 World Cup in…

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Sakshi Chaudhary confirms another medal for India in Commonwealth Games 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary guaranteed India a boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games after defeating Northern Ireland's Caitlin Fryers by a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the women's 51kg quarterfinal.

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Pakistan set unwanted record after Jayden Seales claims five-wicket haul in West Indies’ win

Trinidad: West Indies battered Pakistan to register a 90-run win in the first Test in Trinidad, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Notably, the visitors were chasing a modest total of 211 runs in the fourth innings, but they were bundled for only 120 runs in a little over 40 overs. Jayden Seales once again starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul, while Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach picked up two each.  Pakistan resumed the fourth day already facing a demanding chase after West Indies had strengthened their position through valuable lower-order contributions. Shamar Joseph and Roach,…

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Shubman Gill becomes number 1 ODI batter; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 positions in T20Is

New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill has become the new number one ODI batter, as per the latest ICC rankings. The 26-year-old played a vital role in the three-match ODI series against England earlier in the month, scoring 80* in the first ODI and 77 in the third at Lord’s. Based on these performances, Gill surpassed Daryl Mitchell, who held the record previously.  The New Zealand international had a stunning start to the West Indies series, scoring 65 in the opening ODI, but failed to make the most of the opportunities in the remaining two games. He made 28 each…

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Justin Langer as England Test coach? Former Australia batter shares update on speculations

London: Justin Langer has indicated that he has not been approached by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding the vacant England Test head coach position. After Brendon McCullum stepped down from the position, Langer and Andy Flower were heavily linked with the role. Since then, Flower has already ruled himself out, while Langer clarified the current situation.  The former Australia opener said he had received no communication from the ECB, suggesting he is not currently part of the recruitment process being led by England men's managing director Rob Key. “No, I haven't, no. No, I haven't heard from…

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What is ‘Clicky Ponting’ and why is the viral cricket controversy trending on social media? WATCH VIDEO

London: English club cricket is at the centre of an unusual controversy after a player was accused of using finger-clicking to influence umpiring decisions. It prompted a formal investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League. The inquiry follows the circulation of videos from a Division Two fixture on July 25, 2026, in which Saltburn Cricket Club fielder Brian Devine is alleged to have clicked his fingers as the ball passed the bat before it was caught by the wicketkeeper. The alleged act is said to have created the sound of an edge in matches played without technologies…

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Spain, England, Portugal among 55 European nations threaten to boycott next FIFA World Cup

New Delhi: European football's governing body, UEFA, is moving toward an emergency consultation with all 55 of its member associations, like Spain, England, Portugal and France among others, as resistance grows against a FIFA proposal to introduce outside investment into a newly created commercial entity linked to the sport's biggest competitions. UEFA is currently seeking to convene a virtual meeting before the end of the week to coordinate a response to FIFA's plans, with a boycott of a future World Cup among the options expected to be discussed. The move follows strong concern within European football over the direction of the…

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Gulveer Singh scripts history, Harjinder Kaur shines with silver as India’s medal tally reaches 12 at CWG 2026

Glasgow: India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, as Day 6 brought more reasons to celebrate. The contingent added two silver medals to its tally through long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur, while Indian boxing also guaranteed at least three medals after multiple boxers advanced to the semi-finals. Although a few events ended in disappointment, India's athletes once again delivered when it mattered the most. The latest medals have taken the country's overall tally to 12 medals, helping India climb to ninth place in the Commonwealth Games medal standings. Harjinder Kaur delivers career-best…

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