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From 98.6 per cent to Asian Games, shooter Aashima Ahlawat takes aim at bigger dreams

IANS | September 16, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Aashima Ahlawat’s journey to the Asian Games began with a bargain at home: excel in academics first, and then earn the freedom to pursue shooting. At 18, the Rohtak native delivered on her promise by scoring 98.6 per cent in her Class 12 board examinations. Four years later, the 22-year-old is set to make her Asian Games debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

‘Team is well prepared’: Indian women’s Kabbadi skipper Pushpa Rana eyes title defence at Asiad

IANS | September 16, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) As the Indian women’s Kabaddi team prepares to compete at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, captain Pushpa Rana and Pooja Kajla feel confident and motivated to defend India’s gold. The team is strongly aiming for first place.

'We have to move on and get back to winning ways': Carrick ahead of Brighton clash

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:44 PM

Manchester, Sep 16 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has urged his players to put their narrow Manchester derby defeat behind them quickly as they prepare to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Higher up the order, I get a bit giddy: Renshaw after maiden ODI ton

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) After scoring his first international century in almost 10 years to help Australia beat Zimbabwe, Matt Renshaw admitted he might not have made his first ODI century had he opened the batting for Australia against Zimbabwe.

‘You have to be mentally positive’: Nitish Reddy on injury comeback, management’s trust

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Nitish Kumar Reddy’s return from injury received a timely boost in India’s second T20I against Afghanistan, with the all-rounder producing a match-winning bowling performance with a three-wicket haul. After an underwhelming outing in the series opener, Nitish said the confidence gained from his second-game performance was exactly what he needed as he continues his comeback.

Deandra Dottin re-signs with Melbourne Renegades for WBBL 12

IANS | September 16, 2026 12:32 PM

Melbourne, Sep 16 (IANS) Melbourne Renegades have received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season, as West Indies star all-rounder Deandra Dottin has confirmed her return to the club for another season.

'Play with an open mind': Soormas' Sahaj Dhawan reveals Abhishek’s key message during Sher-E-Punjab T20

IANS | September 16, 2026 12:23 PM

Mohali, Sep 16 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's influence on the Amritsar Soormas extended beyond his performances during the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, as opener Sahaj Dhawan revealed that the India all-rounder encouraged the team to express themselves freely and attack the bowlers.

'Winning first four games gives us confidence to retain Premier League title': Ben White

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Arsenal defender Ben White believes the reigning Premier League champions have gained significant confidence from their perfect start to the 2026-27 season and can build on the momentum to retain their title.

Khawaja re-signs with Brisbane Heat for BBL 16

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:12 AM

Brisbane, Sep 16 (IANS) Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has re-signed with Brisbane Heat for Big Bash League (BBL 16), marking his fifth season with the club.

With series sealed, India eye testing bench strength in dead rubber against Afghanistan (Preview)

IANS | September 16, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With the series already in the bag and the Asian Games in Japan around the corner, India will look to hand opportunities to their fringe players when they take on Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday.

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From 98.6 per cent to Asian Games, shooter Aashima Ahlawat takes aim at bigger dreams

‘Team is well prepared’: Indian women’s Kabbadi skipper Pushpa Rana eyes title defence at Asiad

'We have to move on and get back to winning ways': Carrick ahead of Brighton clash

Higher up the order, I get a bit giddy: Renshaw after maiden ODI ton

‘You have to be mentally positive’: Nitish Reddy on injury comeback, management’s trust

Deandra Dottin re-signs with Melbourne Renegades for WBBL 12

'Play with an open mind': Soormas' Sahaj Dhawan reveals Abhishek’s key message during Sher-E-Punjab T20

'Winning first four games gives us confidence to retain Premier League title': Ben White

Khawaja re-signs with Brisbane Heat for BBL 16

With series sealed, India eye testing bench strength in dead rubber against Afghanistan (Preview)

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