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Dabang Delhi K.C. completed the double over Gujarat Giants with a hard-fought 39-33 victory at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Friday. In the absence of Ashu Malik, Akshit Dhull was the star of the show for his side, coming off the bench to register a Super 10.

New Zealand lost their opening two fixtures against defending champions Australia and South Africa.

Former head coach and legendary spinner Anil Kumble believes flamboyant opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the best spot to wallop his first triple hundred in the Test format for India during the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The Senior Selection Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a 16-member squad to represent Mumbai in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to be played from October 15 to 18, 2025, at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

The penultimate day of the round-robin stage in the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex here saw the Prithviraj Yodhas joining the Rajputana Royals and the Mighty Marathas in the semifinals, while the Kakatiya Knights came back from the dead to stay in contention for a top-four finish.

Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra weighed in on the backlash that young speedster Harshit Rana has faced, which stems from his inclusion across three formats and the support he has received from head coach Gautam Gambhir and his regime.

India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, decoded Sai Sudharsan's dismissal, highlighting the technical flaw, and assured that he is working with the 'mentally tough' youngster to help him overcome it.

However, no official statement from Cricket Australia regarding Cummins' absence in the first Test has been released yet. Additionally, Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, provided an update on Cummins' injury, stating that the pacer's condition has improved significantly in recent days, and his chances of returning to action now appear more positive.

The 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 11th to 15th October, 2025.

Diarmuid Crowley, Chief Executive Officer of Druid Sport, which was recently appointed as the exclusive commercial representative of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the Indian subcontinent, explained what the fervent football fans in India can expect when the FIFA World Cup Champions and the possibility of football demigod Lionel Messi grace the field in Kerala to compete in a friendly fixture.

Former England striker and Premier League legend Michael Owen has backed Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to rediscover his best form, expressing full confidence in the winger despite a relatively quiet start to the ongoing season.

India's top-order sensation Sai Sudharsan, who found his groove during the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, revealed how a subtle mentality shift and in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal helped him thrive on the field on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar launched his brand under SRT10 Athleisure Pvt. Ltd TEN x YOU to promote fitness and sports in India, aiming to encourage children to play sports and transform the country into a sports-playing nation.

Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season for the starting phase of the competition. He would be assisted by Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Porel in the pace department, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

India's rising para powerlifting star Vinay has brought glory to the nation by winning the Gold Medal in the 72kg Junior Category at the Para Powerlifting World Championships (PWC) 2025 held in Cairo, Egypt, on day 2 of the Championship.

India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his remarkable form as he crossed the 3000-run mark in international cricket across all formats on Friday. Jaiswal achieved this milestone during Day 1 of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) organisers announced the schedule for the PKL Season 12 Playoffs and Final on Friday, which is set to be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.

At stumps, India posted 318/2 with Jaiswal 173* and Indian skipper Shubman Gill 20* unbeaten on the crease, putting the host into a commanding position.

This monumental milestone is part of Mann Sharma's greater mission to complete the full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres entirely through burpees, an unprecedented test of human endurance and willpower.

hagavad Gita for All (BGFA), a rapidly growing faith-tech platform founded by entrepreneur Prithviraaj Shetty, has announced a collaboration with Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, who embodies focus, motivation, and calm even in the most intense moments.

As the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team gears up for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, optimism and determination run high within the team. The prestigious tournament, set to be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from October 11 to 18, will see India aiming to reclaim their place at the top of the podium and continue their rich legacy in the competition.

India will play unbeaten reigning champions Australia on Sunday. Following the Aussies, India's next two matches are against fellow heavyweights England and New Zealand.

At the stroke of Tea on Day 1 of the Test match, the Shubman Gill-led side are 220/1 in 58 overs with Jaiswal and Sudarshan unbeaten on the crease. The hosts scored 126 runs without losing any wickets in this session.

India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan cricket, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighting the growing talent in the country.

Jaiswal displayed all facets of his extraordinary talent en route an unbeaten 173 off 253 balls