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Badminton WCC: Arjun/Amsakarunan duo rue mistakes after losing to Korean pair

IANS | August 19, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s M.R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan blamed costly mistakes and their inability to close out a tight opening game after their men’s doubles campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026 ended with a straight-game defeat to South Korea’s M.H. Kang and D. Ki in the Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

Unnati's BWF World Championships debut ends in Round-of-32

IANS | August 19, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Unnati Hooda's campaign at her debut BWF World Championships ended in the second round after the Indian suffered a close, hard-fought loss at the hands of Michelle Li of Canada on Wednesday.

1st Test: No big-stage jitters for new players due to robust domestic setup, says Rahul

IANS | August 19, 2026 5:03 PM

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) India's robust first-class ecosystem and 'A' team exposure tours have significantly reduced the gap for youngsters stepping into the high-pressure environment of Test cricket, said vice-captain KL Rahul after the side secured a dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.

'He is in a good mental space': Carey backs Renshaw to make impact on Test return

IANS | August 19, 2026 4:53 PM

Mackay, Aug 19 (IANS) Wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey believes Matt Renshaw is in the right mental space to make an immediate impact on his Test return as Australia look to bounce back from their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the series opener.

Aston Villa complete signing of goalkeeper Suzuki and defender Ruggeri

IANS | August 19, 2026 4:45 PM

London, Aug 19 (IANS) Aston Villa have strengthened their squad ahead of the new Premier League season by completing permanent deals for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri.

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine

IANS | August 19, 2026 3:52 PM

London, Aug 19 (IANS) The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme after the 31-year-old tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine in June.

Former India selector Neetu David appointed as scouting head of UP Warriorz

IANS | August 19, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Former India spinner and Women’s ODI World Cup-winning selector Neetu David has been appointed as the head of scouting for UP Warriorz (UPW) ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise announced on Wednesday.

ICC Rankings: Brook dethrones Head as No. 1 Test batter; Shanto achieves career-best rankings

IANS | August 19, 2026 3:27 PM

Dubai, Aug 19 (IANS) England batter Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, dethroning Australia opener Travis Head, who dropped down the list following his low scores in the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

Uncapped trio included as South Africa announce squad for historic T20Is against Zimbabwe

IANS | August 19, 2026 3:04 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 19 (IANS) Young fast bowlers Caitlin Wyngaard, Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza have earned their maiden national call-ups to South Africa women’s team for the historic, first-ever T20I series against Zimbabwe starting next month.

India strengthen WTC spot as PCT rises to 53.33 after Galle win

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India received a significant boost in their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes after defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday, although the Shubman Gill-led side remained fifth in the latest points table.

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Badminton WCC: Arjun/Amsakarunan duo rue mistakes after losing to Korean pair

Unnati's BWF World Championships debut ends in Round-of-32

1st Test: No big-stage jitters for new players due to robust domestic setup, says Rahul

'He is in a good mental space': Carey backs Renshaw to make impact on Test return

Aston Villa complete signing of goalkeeper Suzuki and defender Ruggeri

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Former India selector Neetu David appointed as scouting head of UP Warriorz

ICC Rankings: Brook dethrones Head as No. 1 Test batter; Shanto achieves career-best rankings

Uncapped trio included as South Africa announce squad for historic T20Is against Zimbabwe

India strengthen WTC spot as PCT rises to 53.33 after Galle win

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