The fourth and final quarter-final match between Bangladesh and Malaysia in the Asian Games men’s cricket tournament was also abandoned due to rain. The decision was taken two hours before the toss, with both teams advised not to come to the venue at all. As a result of their higher seeding, Bangladesh have advanced directly … Read more
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has named wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porelin its squad for practice matches ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season. The selection, announced on September 29, 2026, marks his return to Bengal’s cricket setup following his release on bail. Porel, 23, was arrested in August 2026 after a medical student filed a … Read more
Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the men’s cricket semi-final of the 2026 Asian Games on October 1, 2026, after their quarter-final against Malaysia was abandoned due to rain on September 29, 2026. Bangladesh advanced to the last four by virtue of their higher seeding, with neither side required to attend the venue on the day … Read more
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 29: Neeru Dhanda scripted history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual trap gold at the Asian Games, as she held her nerve through a tense final to claim the title with an Asian record-equalling score. Neeru, who had already won a silver in … Read more
After kicking off life under Sebastian Pocognoli with a goalless draw in Slovenia, Scotland return home for a Nations League clash with Switzerland. The new Scotland manager will have been encouraged by aspects of the opening performance, and his side could have had three points to show for their efforts had Oli McBurnie made the … Read more
Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal secured places in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, with both Indians overcoming contrasting challenges in Nagoya. Dhakshineswar, who received a first-round bye, defeated Indonesia’s Gunawan Trismuwantara 7-5, 7-6(2) in his second-round encounter, while Nagal completed a rain-interrupted victory over South Korea’s Seongchan Hong, winning … Read more
Samarkand: Eleven-year-old British-Indian chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess history after fulfilling her final title requirements at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Representing England on Board 1, the London schoolgirl played all 11 rounds and scored an impressive eight points to secure her third WGM norm … Read more
Dewald Brevis was a notable omission from South Africa’s test squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia, which is the first series in the rainbow nation since the infamous 2019 tour. It is also the first time the Proteas will play Test cricket since they whitewashed India in India in November last year. … Read more
Star Indian boxer Parveen Hooda advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s 65 kg final after defeating China’s Li Shu 5-0 by unanimous decision in the quarterfinal on Tuesday. According to ESPN, Parveen performed calmly throughout the fight, waiting for the proper moment to throw her blows and continuously landing more than her Chinese opponent … Read more
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda produced a dominant performance to win the women’s individual trap gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, securing India’s fifth gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Games after topping both qualification and the final. Dhanda, who had earlier helped India win silver in the women’s trap team event, maintained her composure … Read more