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‘We will make the most of it’: Satwik-Chirag relish home crowd support at World Championships

IANS | August 16, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are relishing the opportunity to compete at their first BWF World Championships on home soil, with the star men’s doubles pair saying the support of the home crowd could prove a significant advantage as they target a deep run in the biennial tournament.

Cummins hints at changes after Bangladesh 'outplayed Australia in all facets' in Darwin

IANS | August 16, 2026 2:09 PM

Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has kept the door open for any changes to the team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, following their drubbing in Darwin on Sunday. Cummins heaped praise on Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil after the hosts set up a paltry total of 57 in the second innings, which the visitors chased down with nine wickets in hand.

‘Unacceptable and embarrassing’: Legends slam Australia after Test loss to Bangladesh

IANS | August 16, 2026 2:04 PM

Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Former players and experts have tore into Australia's performance on Sunday following their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test, with all of them being unanimous in saying that it is one of the biggest upsets in Australian cricket history and an "unacceptable" result for the top-ranked side.

1st Test: Need to stick to plans from ball one to stay alive in WTC final race, says Chandimal

IANS | August 16, 2026 1:59 PM

Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) Senior Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal admitted that his team's bowling unit was ‘on and off’ on day one of the ongoing first Test against India, adding that disciplined execution from ball one is vital if the hosts are to harbour hopes of winning the crucial two-match series and stay alive in the race of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

'Bangladesh's biggest win in any format': Captain Shanto hails historic win over Australia

IANS | August 16, 2026 1:32 PM

Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) A watershed moment arrived for Bangladesh in Test cricket in their 48-year-long cricketing odyssey when a Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side defeated the mighty Australian side on the latter's own soil. The victory marked Bangladesh's first-ever win on Australian soil, and it took just three matches for them to achieve it when the Asian side romped home in a nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday.

‘Can't pinpoint anyone’: Lakshya refuses to pick a favourite for BWF Worlds

IANS | August 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen believes the men’s singles field at the BWF World Championships is too evenly matched to identify a clear favourite, with the Indian choosing instead to back his own preparation as the tournament gets underway here on Monday.

1st Test: Rain delays start of second session on day two in Galle

IANS | August 16, 2026 1:18 PM

Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) The start of the second session on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.

Not thinking about past matches, it a new game: Ayush unfazed by Shi Yu Qi challenge at BWF Worlds opener

IANS | August 16, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty set to face the challenging opening draw at the BWF World Championships 2026 in front of a home crowd when he locks horns with defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China, but the 21-year-old Indian downplayed the challenge of facing the world no. 1 player, saying he is much more prepared tactically and ready for the opener.

Bangladesh get WTC points table boost after thrashing Australia in Darwin

IANS | August 16, 2026 12:46 PM

Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh achieved one of their greatest moments in international cricket when they stunned a full-strength Australian team in the latter's own backyard with a historic nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday. Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win against the Aussies Down Under, when they chased down a paltry total of 57 on Day 4 of the Test match here at the Marrara Cricket Ground.

1st Test: Heavy rain forces early lunch on Day 2 in Galle

IANS | August 16, 2026 11:57 AM

Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) Persistent showers forced an early lunch break to be taken on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday, with not a single ball bowled in the opening session due to heavy rain.

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‘We will make the most of it’: Satwik-Chirag relish home crowd support at World Championships

Cummins hints at changes after Bangladesh 'outplayed Australia in all facets' in Darwin

‘Unacceptable and embarrassing’: Legends slam Australia after Test loss to Bangladesh

1st Test: Need to stick to plans from ball one to stay alive in WTC final race, says Chandimal

'Bangladesh's biggest win in any format': Captain Shanto hails historic win over Australia

‘Can't pinpoint anyone’: Lakshya refuses to pick a favourite for BWF Worlds

1st Test: Rain delays start of second session on day two in Galle

Not thinking about past matches, it a new game: Ayush unfazed by Shi Yu Qi challenge at BWF Worlds opener

Bangladesh get WTC points table boost after thrashing Australia in Darwin

1st Test: Heavy rain forces early lunch on Day 2 in Galle

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