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Indian women’s hockey team’s road to FIH World Cup 2026

IANS | July 20, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Indian Women's Team's path to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 has been marked by resilience, determination, and strong self-belief. After narrowly missing direct qualification at the Women's Asia Cup 2025, they secured their spot in the World Cup through qualifiers held at home and later won the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand. These achievements highlight the team’s resilience and steady growth as they prepare to compete on the world’s biggest stage with confidence and momentum.

India announce strong shooting squad for ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou

IANS | July 20, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India have named a strong 36-member squad for the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale leading the challenge in the prestigious competition scheduled from July 20 to 29.

Duleep Trophy: Gaikwad to lead star-studded West Zone squad; Mulani named vice-captain

IANS | July 20, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of a star-studded West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with seasoned left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani named as his vice-captain.

India need to dive deeper into their planning: Saba Karim outlines priorities after England ODI series

IANS | July 20, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes India's batting unit emerged with plenty of positives from the ODI series against England, but says the team's immediate priority should be settling on a pace attack capable of delivering in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and fine-tuning combinations ahead of future assignments.

Rohit Sharma 'shut everyone up' by hitting century at Lord’s, says Ravi Shastri

IANS | July 20, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Rohit Sharma for his brilliant century against England in the third and final ODI at Lord's, stating that the opener has ‘shut everyone up’ on speculations about his future in the 50-over format.

Virat was a master, he will remain one: Irfan Pathan

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Virat Kohli's reputation does not hinge on scoring runs at Lord's, saying the batting great has already proven himself across the world and that his latest half-century should be appreciated for the quality of the innings rather than the venue where it came.

CM Vijay hails Tamil Nadu's chess legacy on World Chess day, pledges continuous support

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:50 PM

Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Marking World Chess Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended his greetings to chess players, coaches and enthusiasts across the world, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s position as India’s and the world’s leading chess hub.

‘Needed Buttler kind of finish which England got’: Parthiv Patel on India's failed chase at Lord's

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decisive difference in the third ODI at Lord's was England's explosive finish with the bat, saying India paced their record chase admirably for most of the innings before falling short in the closing stages as England sealed a 2-1 series victory.

Team is in transition, time to rethink and bounce back: Yuvraj on India's UK tour debacle

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles on the tour of the United Kingdom should be viewed in the context of a team undergoing transition, urging patience while also calling for introspection after a disappointing run of results.

Trump and Infantino booed during FIFA World Cup final trophy ceremony

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:38 PM

New York, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faced jeers from spectators upon taking the field to present the World Cup trophy, following Spain's victory in the final, before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party.

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Indian women’s hockey team’s road to FIH World Cup 2026

India announce strong shooting squad for ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou

Duleep Trophy: Gaikwad to lead star-studded West Zone squad; Mulani named vice-captain

India need to dive deeper into their planning: Saba Karim outlines priorities after England ODI series

Rohit Sharma 'shut everyone up' by hitting century at Lord’s, says Ravi Shastri

Virat was a master, he will remain one: Irfan Pathan

CM Vijay hails Tamil Nadu's chess legacy on World Chess day, pledges continuous support

‘Needed Buttler kind of finish which England got’: Parthiv Patel on India's failed chase at Lord's

Team is in transition, time to rethink and bounce back: Yuvraj on India's UK tour debacle

Trump and Infantino booed during FIFA World Cup final trophy ceremony

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