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India U-19 cruised to a landslide seven-wicket victory over Australia U-19 with consummate ease in the first youth ODI, courtesy of Abhigyan Kundu's unbeaten 87 in Brisbane on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Spanish star's 13-match winning streak, including the US Open triumph, came to an end as he was defeated by Taylor Fritz during the Laver Cup on Saturday night, while he was playing for Team Europe. The superstar player committed 19 unforced errors as compared to Team World's Fritz's 10, as per ATP's official website.

For the first time, the streets of Navi Mumbai will light up at night as they transform into a high-speed, floodlit battleground. This night race is set to define a new benchmark for motorsport in India. Navi Mumbai, part of MMR and a new growth hub of Maharashtra, now steps confidently onto the world motorsport map. With its 3.753 km FIA grade Street circuit, featuring 14 turns, the city joins the elite list of global destinations that host iconic street races

Red Bull's Max Verstappen exuded dominance and engineered a lights-to-flag victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Sunday.

RKL, India's premier Kabaddi platform, has been nurturing grassroots talent since its inception. With an ambitious vision that blends domestic growth with global aspirations, the league is now poised to take a historic step by entering the international arena

Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat made a golden comeback after 18 months, clinching the Men's Singles SL3 gold medal. World No.1 Sukant Kadam put up a strong show in the Men's Singles SL4 category. Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar also added to India's tally with a silver medal in the Men's Singles SH6 event

Reflecting on achieving this historic feat during the post-match press conference, Manpreet Singh shared as quoted by a PKL press release, 'This is the first time a head coach has registered hundred wins in the Pro Kabaddi League. It is a matter of great pride for me that this record belongs to me. I have won the tournament as a player and as a coach, and now this. It feels amazing.'

The Yoddhas have endured a challenging phase with four matches that went the other way, but the side has shown ample flashes of promise to suggest a turnaround is within reach. Defensively solid and stacked with in-form raiders, the team will look to put together a complete performance and convert their strengths into results on the mat

Team India's official social media posted a video of KL and Rohit sweating it out in the gym and pulling off some elegant shots off their bat during the nets session.

After the first group stage clash which India won by seven wickets in a one-sided manner, the two arch-rivals will be gearing up for this high-profile clash in Dubai that could play a massive role in deciding their role to the final. A lot of happened off the field due to the 'handshake row' between both sides after Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with Pakistan during their group stage clash. India would be aiming to re-assert their dominance over Pakistan, just like it has over the years, while the Men in Green would be aiming to use all the off-the-field controversies as a fuel and perhaps spring up a surprise or two.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz to complete their squads at landmark auction

Collen Kebinatshipi, the 21-year-old winner of the individual title, ran a fantastic leg to snatch gold in two minutes, 57.76 seconds

Anushree is a Class 6 student at Army Public School. Army School Principal Indrani Niyogi expressed her happiness over Anushree's success and wished her a bright future. Previously, Anushree won a gold medal at the Uttar Pradesh state-level gymnastics competition, as per a press release.

India's highly rated men's pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again fell short of the gold medal dream after they came up short in the final at the China Masters on Sunday.

The North Pole Marathon is a race like no other, held on drifting sheets of sea ice only a few metres thick, floating above frigid Arctic waters. Athletes face temperatures around minus 8-degree celsius, piercing winds that cut through layered clothing, and even the possibility of polar bears straying near the course. With an icebreaker ship on standby, armed patrols for safety, and a dedicated medical team, the event feels less like a marathon and more like a true Arctic expedition.

Saikia was speaking to the media at BCCI headquarters ahead of the board's elections, which will take place on September 28, the day of the board's Annual General Meeting.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson have devised a plan to counter the spin threat posed by arch-rival India in their Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday, according to Geo News.

Shukla was speaking to the media at the headquarters of the BCCI.

This is the second clash between these two nations following the Pahalgam terror attack in April and the consequent launching of Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in May.

Faces new challenges amid CAB's image crisis

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is set to become the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With the deadline for filing nominations for board positions closing on Sunday, Manhas' name has emerged as the only one for the top post, which has remained vacant since Roger Binny stepped down in August, as per ESPNcricinfo.

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla says decision was made to appoint Manhas as president; Arun Dhumal to continue as IPL chairman

The stage is set for a blockbuster final in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as Guyana Amazon Warriors lock horns with Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) on Sunday at Providence. With two old rivals meeting again, the build-up has been charged with excitement among both players and supporters. Coaches Lance Klusener and Ottis Gibson believe that keeping emotions under control will be crucial in deciding the champion, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Hitaashee added a steady 1-over 73 to her opening 72, finishing on a 36-hole total of one-over-par that placed her tied for 36th. Pranavi carded back-to-back rounds of 73 to lie tied for 47th. While they progressed, several other Indian hopefuls fell agonisingly short

Australian opener Beth Mooney believes that there is no limit to what their team can achieve in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with a fully fit squad, as per the official website of ICC.