Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Bangladesh T20I captain Towhid Hridoy has been drafted into the Jaffna Kings squad for the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, replacing fellow Bangladeshi Taskin Ahmed, the tournament's Players' Management Committee confirmed on Sunday.
Dundonald Links (Scotland), July 26 (IANS) India's Diksha Dagar remained on course for another strong finish on the Ladies European Tour after carding a composed two-under 70 in the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open on Saturday. The Hero-backed golfer climbed into a share of 11th place at one-over-par, leaving herself within striking distance of a top-10 finish heading into the final round.
Blaine (USA), July 26 (IANS) Rising American star Jackson Koivun fired a tournament-record 10-under 61 to surge into the outright lead after the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, putting himself in prime position to secure his maiden PGA Tour title.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 83rd edition of the Fit India Movement’s flagship ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Sunday, with citizens, Armed Forces personnel, athletes and students participating in cycling events across the country to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Harare, July 26 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s fast bowling all-rounder Brad Evans admitted that there was extra motivation to deny teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international century, which in turn drove him to pluck a spectacular diving catch during the third and final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) What started as a distinctive name for an Indian restaurant in Scotland soon turned into an unexpected legal battle over race, identity and cultural interpretation for Glasgow-based restaurateur and Scottish National Party (SNP) senior member Alok Singh.
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam after the Indian secured the silver medal in the men’s 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, opening India’s medal account on Day 4 with a record-breaking performance in the snatch.
Harare, July 26 (IANS) A sensational and measured 81 off 49 balls from teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered India to a formidable 192/5 in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) India's Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medallist Rishikanta Singh Chanambam dedicated his historic medal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting the government's support for Indian sport after producing a record-breaking performance in the men's 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow on Sunday.
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) When Rishikanta Singh Chanambam stepped onto the weightlifting platform in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, he was carrying more than just a barbell. The 28-year-old was carrying years of relentless training, a journey that began in the lanes of Imphal, and the expectations of a nation looking for another weightlifting hero.
