Sports

16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Varun Chakravarthy withdrawn from 2026 Asian Games due to side strain; Vipraj Nigam drafted in

Young leg‑spin all‑rounder Vipraj Nigam has been drafted into India’s Asian Games squad as a replacement for senior spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been ruled out with a side strain. Young leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam will replace Varun Chakravarthy in India's Asian Games squad after the senior spinner was ruled out of the continental event with a side strain.The Asian Games will begin on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan."Varun is out for an indefinite period of time. Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav were the two available options from the long list. Kuldeep will play the West Indies ODIs later this…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Simeone rules out Kane & Mbappe, reveals his pick to win 2026 Ballon d’Or

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has surprised many by snubbing top World Cup performers, including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal, to back his favourite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone snubbed top World Cup performers, including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and World Cup winner Lamine Yamal, and selected Argentine football icon Lionel Messi as his favourite pick to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or.Messi is coming off a historic World Cup performance, scoring eight goals and four assists. He also struck his first-ever World Cup hat-trick against Algeria and led Argentina to the World Cup…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

IPL 2027 mini-auction to be held in India; BCCI moves away from overseas practice: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided that the Indian Premier League 2027 mini‑auction will be hosted in India, ending the recent practice of staging the event overseas. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 mini-auction in India, ending the practice of the event happening overseas on Tuesday.Since 2024, the IPL auction has travelled to international locations such as Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Fans have shown up for the event as intense bidding takes place for players who are up for grabs in…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Japan aims for celebratory sporting revival with 2026 Asian Games after subdued Olympics

Five years after the COVID‑19 pandemic denied Tokyo the Olympic celebration it had hoped for, Japan will welcome fans back to a major multi‑sport spectacle when the 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya on Saturday. Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic robbed Tokyo of the Olympic party it hoped for, Japan will welcome fans to a major multi-sport event when the 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya on Saturday.Japan's third Asian Games, and first since Hiroshima 1994, gives the nation a chance to restore some of the communal sporting experience lost at the COVID-delayed Olympics, when health restrictions barred spectators…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

BCCI to finalise West Indies squad: Is this Agarkar’s last selection meeting? Pandya, Pant in focus

Board of Control for Cricket in India's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar could be leading his last meeting to select India's squad for the upcoming West Indies series on Wednesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors will meet on Wednesday to make key decisions over India's squad for the upcoming West Indies series at home. The spotlight, however, remains on Ajit Agarkar, whose tenure as chairman of the selection committee will wrap up soon.India also has some players yearning for a comeback, and the West Indies series could be an ideal spot for the fit-again Hardik…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sanju Samson reflects on criticism affecting his peformance: ‘Outside noise affect cricketers’

After a shaky start in the first T20I against Afghanistan, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson bounced back with a blistering 57 off 22 balls in the second match, giving India a commanding start to their chase. India opener Sanju Samson acknowledged that criticism and outside noise do affect him, but his experience has trained him to handle such situations with composure.Samson had a rocky start in the first T20 against Afghanistan before turning things around on Tuesday with a smashing performance in the second T20 international match, scoring 57 off 22 deliveries to give India a compelling start during the chase.'I am…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Global Exclusive | Firstpost interviews chess legend Magnus Carlsen, watch live at 5 pm today

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen opens up like never before in a global exclusive conversation with Firstpost's Rupha Ramani. The Norwegian GM dives deep into multiple subjects; Stay tuned for one of Carlsen's most candid interviews. What goes on inside the mind of one of the greatest chess players of all time?In a global exclusive conversation with Firstpost, chess legend Magnus Carlsen opens up about his game, his rivals and his extraordinary consistency at the highest level. He talks about the mindset that has helped him dominate the sport for more than a decade.In one of his most candid and…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Lionel Messi called up one last dance with Argentina at home; poised to receive farewell upon international retirement

Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for upcoming international friendlies, offering fans a chance to witness his farewell performance after announcing retirement from international football. Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for the upcoming international friendlies, providing a chance to deliver a farewell performance in front of fans after officially announcing his retirement from international football.Messi had announced his retirement from the international scene just a few days after his father, Jorge, passed away. The forward is coming off a strong campaign, but Argentina lost to Spain 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

IPL player Abhishek Porel arrested on rape chargesIPL player Abhishek Porel arrested on rape charges

Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly district following a complaint alleging a relationship on the promise of marriage Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel, who has played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, was arrested by police in Hooghly district following allegations that he had sexual relations with a woman on the promise of marriage, an official said on Tuesday.“There was a case lodged against him and a court order to arrest him. He was arrested late last night. He will be produced in court today,” Hooghly (Rural) Superintendent of Police Kunar Bhushan Singh told…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime love Georgina Rodríguez in intimate Portugal ceremony

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in an intimate ceremony in Portugal, a year after announcing their engagement. Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo tied the knot with his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in an intimate ceremony in Portugal, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the life of one of sport's most high-profile relationships.Ronaldo and Georgina announced their engagement in August 2025 and got married a year later. Their relationship began in Madrid in 2016 after meeting at a Gucci store, where she worked as an employee. The duo went on to become one of the…

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