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Asian Games 2026: Full-strength India to face inexperienced Afghanistan in opener

September 27, 2026 admin

The players reached Nagoya from Tokyo via the iconic bullet train and expectedly enjoyed the journey. (Photo: X/@BCCI) India will face an inexperienced Afghanistan in their Asian Games opener on Monday (September 28, 2026), with the overwhelming favourites looking to quickly acclimatise to the unfamiliar conditions in Japan. India would not know what to expect…

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I was encouraged to quit, but here I am: Joshna

September 23, 2026 admin

For nearly a quarter of a century, Joshna Chinappa has stood like a colossus on the squash court. At 40, Joshna doesn’t seem to have lost her fighting spirit and tenacity. She knows she is ageing, has tweaked her training module accordingly and has remained one of the finest players in the country a good…

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Asian Games: We will have this gold medal with us forever, says Harmanpreet

September 22, 2026 admin

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur poses for photographs with Gold medal after winning the women’s final T20I cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Nagoya, Japan on September 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Harmanpreet Kaur has done what no one else can claim to have done, or may do…

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Abhishek Sharma’s Zen state — India’s pride, world’s envy

September 20, 2026 admin

In an era where opening the batting in Test cricket revolved around giving the first hour, if not the first session, to the bowlers, K. Srikkanth was a glorious exception to the accepted rule. High on risk and therefore a little short on consistency, the maverick from Tamil Nadu was unstoppable when in the mood,…

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Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana surpasses Suzie Bates to become women’s T20I cricket’s leading run-scorer

September 20, 2026 admin

Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during the second semifinal T20I cricket match between India’s women and Bangladesh’s women in the ongoing Asian Games 2026 on September 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI India opener Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, surpassing New Zealand great Suzie Bates’ tally of 4,758 runs during India’s…

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ASIAN GAMES 2026 | It’s a stroll in the park for India against Japan

September 18, 2026 admin

Shree Charani, right, led the way with a four-wicket haul that sent the host’s batting line-up packing during their Asian Games cricket quarterfinal clash at the Korogi Sports Park, Nagoya, Japan on Friday, September 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: X@BCCIWomen Cricket barely scratches the sporting surface in Japan but there is no dearth of fans…

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Asian Games 2026: Charani, Shafali shine as India outclass Japan to enter semis

September 18, 2026 admin

Shafali (40 not out, 15 balls) played the lead role in that pygmy-sized chase. Photo: X/@BCCIWomen Opener Shafali Verma’s all-round brilliance and left-arm spinner Shree Charani’s devastating spell powered defending gold-medallists India into the Asian Games women’s cricket semifinals with a dominant eight-wicket win over an inexperienced Japan, in Nisshin on Friday (September 18, 2026)….

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Asian Games 2026 | Willstrop punts on Anahat becoming unplayable as she matures physically and tactically

September 17, 2026 admin

James Willstrop, part of the coaching staff for the Asian Games-bound Indian squash contingent, with player Shameena Riaz during a practice session at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Thursday, September 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Former World No. 1 James Willstrop, who’s part of the coaching staff for the Asian Games-bound…

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ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Willstrop punts on Anahat becoming unplayable as she matures physically and tactically

September 17, 2026 admin

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Chaos, complaints, crisis: is this Japan in an alternate universe?

September 17, 2026 admin

The organisers have come under the scanner for accommodation issues. | Photo Credit: AFP For years, Japan was the epitome of perfection, the country that planned things down to the last possible detail. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, starting on Saturday, threatens to dent that reputation. It began with concerns, whispered initially before growing loud enough…

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