'No, it is my priority. I can do anything for Test cricket. I like the way Test cricket throws the toughest challenges and struggles at us, just like life does,' he explained.
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Oman have unveiled a new-look squad for their first appearance at the Asia Cup as per the official website of ICC.
The leading Indian professionals participating in the event include Angad Cheema, Olympian Udayan Mane, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Arjun Prasad and Shaurya Bhattacharya, to name a few
Bengal Warriorz have announced raiding sensation Devank Dalal as their Captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), with experienced defender Nitesh Kumar taking charge as Defence Captain. The move signals a fresh era for the Warriorz--a young squad built to play fearless, toofani kabaddi under the leadership of two natural game-changers, as per a release from Bengal Warriorz.
'This is the beginning of new hope for the youth of Kashmir, as after years of unrest, they have finally got this opportunity. We will ensure that such tournaments are organised in all the districts,' he added.
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Praggnanandhaa joined Fabiano Caruana of United States at the top of the table with 4.5 points
In a major boost for fans, Hockey India announced that entry for all matches of the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 will be free of cost. The tournament, scheduled to be played from August 29 to September 7 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium, promises to be a grand celebration of hockey in the heart of Bihar, as per a release from Hockey India.
While NorthEast United FC may have stamped their mark on the Durand Cup again, there were some noteworthy performances by players of all teams as the tournament produced the drama that it is known for.
The 134th edition of the Durand Cup ended with NorthEast United FC defending their title, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).
New Zealand will miss their key players in the upcoming home series against Australia, with a pair of stars facing up to three months on the sidelines, as per the official website of ICC.
Three cricketers from Amritsar's Hindu College, Renuka Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, and Pratika Rawal, were selected for the Indian women's cricket team for the ODI World Cup. The college, known for its strong women's cricket program, also counts several prominent figures as alumni and offers free coaching and scholarships.
The Indian U23 men's team lost 1-2 against Iraq U23 in a closed-door friendly match at the UM Arena Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).
A second half strike from Fazila Ikwaput steered East Bengal FC to a 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in their opening AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 Preliminary Stage Group E tie at the National Sports Complex of Cambodia, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, came to a fitting conclusion on Monday at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium. Amravati Crushers emerged champions after topping the Super 4 stage, as per a release from Yuva Andhra Championship.
The Indian national shooting federation reversed its decision to use upcoming trial scores for 2026 team selection, just before the trials in Bathinda. This last-minute change has angered some shooters due to non-refundable bookings and feeling the trials are now pointless. The NRAI President denies favoritism, citing advice from coaches.
Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu expressed her feelings after clinching gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday, saying that this victory is a result of 'relentless hard work'.
Indian right-arm seamer and nightwatchman Akash Deep shared his thoughts on his 66-run knock against England in the last Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, where he revealed that his plan was to stay as long as possible at the crease to tire the Three Lions' bowlers
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday held a meeting with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) where both organisations decided that a joint proposal will be submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday, August 28, for the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season.
India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium back in 2022. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India has brought their best squad to the campaign and will be looking to showcase their A game in Rajgir.
Under the aegis of Guwahati Frontier Border Security Force (BSF), a three-day Command-Level Women's Sports Competition started in Guwahati on Monday.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin paid a heartwarming tribute to batter Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, calling his batting a 'symphony'.
Wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor marks his return to the ODI side
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025 Trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament's 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. First observed in 1995 and nationally celebrated since 2012, the day also witnessed the launch of the Fit India Movement in 2019, which has since become a mass fitness revolution across the country.
The sun may have set on the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, but the first-ever consolidated, national-level, Open-age competition featuring kayaking, coaching and rowing has set a new chapter in the history of water sports in the country.
The event organised by SPORTSCOM was conceived as a platform where innovation meets opportunity, with the shared goal of making India a 'Sporting Superpower'. It brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of the Indian sports ecosystem, focusing on investment, sports science, manufacturing, and the scaling of sports startups. The conclave marked a new chapter in fostering an ecosystem that prioritises transparent governance, invests in grassroots talent, and leverages public-private partnerships.
Chanu made a victorious return to action with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday. In her first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to not only top the podium but also book a direct ticket to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com.
India's ace shuttler Lakshya Sen crashed out of the ongoing BWF World Championships 2025 badminton tournament as he lost to top seed Chinese shuttler Shi Yu Qi in the opening round of the competition here on Monday.
The much-anticipated clash between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League Season 2 has been called off due to rain on Monday.
Sachin went on a trip down memory lane and provided some fine insights into the modern game to his fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit.
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