Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sonal Dinusha capped a defining series with a second-innings masterclass in resolve and patience by hitting a marathon unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help Sri Lanka seal a hard-fought draw against India in the second Test at the SSC Ground on Thursday. The result also meant that India won the two-game series 1-0.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia and batting all-rounder Anushka Sharma have been named captains of the India ‘A’ squads for the upcoming multi-format home series against Australia ‘A’, the BCCI said on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS) The 2025 Women's Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will make her debut in the Global Chess League with defending champions Alpine Pipers when the fourth season begins in Bengaluru on September 5.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said India had, for the first time, begun viewing sports as a national priority rather than merely an activity, while highlighting the government's wider efforts to provide young people with opportunities, mentorship and a greater role in the country's development and policymaking.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Australian rider Jack Miller and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will part ways at the end of the 2026 season, bringing the curtains down on the five-season collaboration in two chapters. Yamaha Racing confirmed the development ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix and thanked the Australian for his contribution to the team.
Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sonal Dinusha continued his exceptional display of composure and technical resilience by guiding Sri Lanka into a position of relative security with a gritty, unbeaten 98 off 195 balls, as the hosts reached 383/8 in 133 overs at tea on day five’s play at the SSC Ground on Thursday, holding an overall lead of 170 runs.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the importance of sports and fitness in people's lives, taking a cue from the life of the oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, during his virtual address to the nation's youth at the Khelo India Dialogue.
Dehradun, Aug 27 (IANS) Former BCCI vice-president and former Cricket Association of Uttarakhand secretary Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 will provide a crucial platform for young cricketers in the state, offering them greater exposure and an opportunity to develop in a professional competitive environment.
Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS) Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has been selected to host the 2027 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards and General Assembly, marking the first time the Central Asian nation will stage the APC’s flagship gathering. The event is scheduled for November or December 2027, with the exact dates to be announced later.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has revealed his deep admiration for Premier League champions Manchester City, citing their controlling style of play as the main reason for his allegiance to the English football giants.
