Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates: Day 4 of the Asian Games 2026 is well underway in Aichi-Nagoya, with the Indian contingent in action across several sports. India has already seen plenty of action today, with badminton, shooting, table tennis, kabaddi and other events taking centre stage. The focus now shifts to cricket, where the Indian … Read more
India and Japan are meeting in a historic one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi on Tuesday, September 22. The match, celebrating 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations, and has been named as the Suzuki Cup. However, rain and a wet outfield have delayed the toss and start of play. The first … Read more
The cricketing world turned its eyes to the Sano International Cricket Ground today as India faced Japan in a historic one-off T20 International, the ‘Suzuki Cup’, marking the first-ever meeting between the two nations in men’s T20I cricket. India’s captain, Shreyas Iyer, called correctly at the toss and elected to bat first, but persistent wet … Read more
Cricket history is being made today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as the Indian men’s national team takes on Japan in a groundbreaking one-off T20 International. This historic encounter, dubbed the ‘Suzuki Cup’ and part of the ‘Sport 75’ initiative celebrating 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations, marks the first time these two nations have met … Read more
Nisshin (Japan) | Opener Smriti Mandhana scored a sensational 79 to power defending champions India to 216 for 3 against Sri Lanka in women’s cricket gold medal match at Asian Games here on Tuesday. Mandhana’s 45-ball innings was laced with seven sixes and five fours. Along with Shafali Verma (48), she added 99 runs for … Read more
India produced a stunning batting display to post 216/3 against Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The defending champions made full use of the conditions after winning the toss and dominated the Sri Lankan bowling attack. India’s total became the highest in Women’s Asian Games history. … Read more
The fourth day of the Asian Games 2026 campaign was a mixed bag for the Indian contingent, with shuttlers – including PV Sindhu – and shooters putting up a disappointing show. India’s medal hopes now hinge on the women’s cricket team, with the team in sight of its first gold in the ongoing edition. After … Read more
Indian cricket has been hit by another seismic scandal, as a recent sting operation by investigative news outlet Tehelka has unveiled a sophisticated match-fixing network primarily targeting the Delhi Premier League (DPL) and making audacious claims about the Indian Premier League (IPL). The expose, published on September 19, 2026, details how former Ranji cricketer Rachit … Read more
Anotable moment took place during the pre-match ceremony of the historic India-Japan T20I in Sano, Japan, as “Vande Mataram” was played before India’s National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.” The sequence attracted attention because both songs have distinct official statuses in India. “Vande Mataram” is recognised as the National Song, while “Jana Gana Mana” is the … Read more
Suchika Tariyal became India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist on Monday, but the 36-year-old’s bid for a place in the women’s traditional 60kg final ended in one of the sport’s more unusual tie-break scenarios. Suchika’s semi-final against Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo was declared a draw after the Indian team challenged the original decision. With neither … Read more