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ETPL in a region with rich tradition is a great opportunity for local talent: Dravid

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, who is the co-owner of Dublin Guardians in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL), believes the competition will provide a vital platform for local talent to shine on the world stage, citing Europe's strong club culture and rich tradition of playing the sport.

PM Modi congratulates weightlifter Raja Muthupandi on CWG silver

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi for clinching the silver medal in the men's 65kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow and praised the lifter for adding another medal to India's growing tally.

Sooryavanshi hails Laxman, Kanitkar's guidance for Player of the Series honour in Zimbabwe T20Is

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:28 PM

Harare, July 27 (IANS) After clinching the Player of the Series following India's 3-0 T20I series triumph over Zimbabwe, teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has credited interim head coach VVS Laxman and batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar for giving him complete tactical freedom and sound guidance.

Gujarat to send record nine athletes to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:15 PM

Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

30 teams to battle it out for Junior Men's Hockey National title in Coimbatore

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:40 PM

Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 is set to get underway here on Tuesday, with 30 teams from across the country vying for domestic honours over the next 12 days.

'Sanju will decide for Sanju': Samson recalls vow to play on his own terms before T20 WC

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Senior India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed that he took a vow to continue to play cricket entirely on his own terms without paying attention to outside noise even before the T20 World Cup happened and added that he has stepped away from the rat race and will continue to back his own instincts.

UPCA Speed Hunt a major success, identified 38 pacers clocking 134-plus kmph: Rajeev Shukla

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Rajeev Shukla, the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday hailed the UPT20 League's role in unearthing raw talent from Uttar Pradesh, revealing that 38 fast bowlers consistently clocking over 134 kmph have made it to the upcoming player auction following the success of the state body’s ‘Speed Hunt’ drive.

Slavko Vincic, who officiated FIFA WC final, announces retirement

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, has announced his retirement from refereeing.

'That’s when I decided…': Rahane's reveals how father's quiet sacrifice shaped his journey

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has revealed how a childhood experience during his early cricketing days became the defining moment behind his motivation to succeed, sharing that his father's quiet sacrifice instilled in him the determination to play for his family.

'Playing in Australia, NZ, England will hone our skills', says Bangladesh skipper Nigar

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Bangladesh women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has termed the upcoming marquee overseas assignments against Australia, New Zealand, and England as a very big opportunity for her side, adding that competing in such conditions will significantly hone their skill sets.

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ETPL in a region with rich tradition is a great opportunity for local talent: Dravid

PM Modi congratulates weightlifter Raja Muthupandi on CWG silver

Sooryavanshi hails Laxman, Kanitkar's guidance for Player of the Series honour in Zimbabwe T20Is

Gujarat to send record nine athletes to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

30 teams to battle it out for Junior Men's Hockey National title in Coimbatore

'Sanju will decide for Sanju': Samson recalls vow to play on his own terms before T20 WC

UPCA Speed Hunt a major success, identified 38 pacers clocking 134-plus kmph: Rajeev Shukla

Slavko Vincic, who officiated FIFA WC final, announces retirement

'That’s when I decided…': Rahane's reveals how father's quiet sacrifice shaped his journey

'Playing in Australia, NZ, England will hone our skills', says Bangladesh skipper Nigar

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