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Rodrigues, Yastika and debutant Nandani power India to 38-run win over England

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Rodrigues, Yastika and debutant Nandani power India to 38-run win over England

India players celebrate the wicket of England’s Dani Gibson during the first Vitality IT20 cricket match, on May 28, 2026, in Chelmsford, England. | Photo Credit: AP Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia struck fluent half-centuries before debutant pacer Nandani Sharma starred with the ball as an experimental India defeated England by 38 runs to take…

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India women’s Under-18 hockey team eyes strong Asia Cup debut under head coach Rani Rampal

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India women’s Under-18 hockey team eyes strong Asia Cup debut under head coach Rani Rampal

Rani says the team can draw confidence from its meticulous preparation. | Photo Credit: File photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar As the Indian women’s team gears up for the under-18 Asia Cup in Japan, there is both anticipation and belief that this group can announce itself on the continental stage. Months of preparation, including gruelling training…

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Norway Chess Magnus Carlsen R Praggnanandhaa Wesley So Vincent Keymer Bibisara Assaubayeva

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Norway Chess Magnus Carlsen R Praggnanandhaa Wesley So Vincent Keymer Bibisara Assaubayeva

Assaubayeva feels having enough sleep is vital before going for a battle on the board. | Photo Credit: Flickr/Norway Chess. Chess is a quiet battle of minds. It can test players’ mental toughness and take a toll on their well-being. Current players have turned to stress management with each having their own method to find…

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WFI draws line: Vinesh Phogat cleared only for 50kg trials

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WFI draws line: Vinesh Phogat cleared only for 50kg trials

File photo of wrestler Vinesh Phogat. | Photo Credit: PTI The simmering stand-off between the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and star grappler Vinesh Phogat appears headed for another flashpoint, with the national federation deciding to allow her to compete only in the women’s 50kg category in the Asian Games selection trials. According to WFI…

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Fit-again Pranati banks on quality training to improve execution scores

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Fit-again Pranati banks on quality training to improve execution scores

Priorities: Pranati wants to perform well this year before thinking about her future. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: BISWARANJAN ROUT Experienced gymnast Pranati Nayak is full of confidence after her successful comeback from a six-month injury layoff and is keen to improve her difficulty and execution scores in upcoming elite events – the Asian Championships,…

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IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: GT vs RR Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in focus

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IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: GT vs RR Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in focus

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match against Gujarat Titans | Photo Credit: PTI Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bat against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of Indian Premier League on Friday (May 29, 3036). GT made one change and…

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Vinesh cleared to participate, Asian Games trials on Saturday

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Vinesh cleared to participate, Asian Games trials on Saturday

Vinesh. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SANDEEP SAXENA Having received the Supreme Court’s go-ahead to participate in the Asian Games selection trials, the spotlight will firmly be on Vinesh Phogat at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The SC, however, made its directive to the Wrestling Federation of India, allowing Vinesh to participate, conditional…

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Kerala ends title drought in junior National championships

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Kerala ends title drought in junior National championships

A triumph to savour: Kerala staged a superb comeback in the final against Mizoram. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kerala boasts of a rich legacy in Santosh Trophy Senior National football championship with seven titles and 17 appearances in the final. However, in the junior National championship, Kerala’s trophy cabinet has remained empty for many decades….

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My job is to perform on the field: Sarfaraz

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My job is to perform on the field: Sarfaraz

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs captains Humaira Kazi and Sarfaraz Khan during the jersey launch. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Two days after a cryptic social media post triggered speculation about his frustration with the selectors, Sarfaraz Khan chose to dead-bat questions around selection and insisted that his responsibility remains limited to performing on the field. Speaking on Friday on the…

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