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135th Durand Cup: Jharkhand embraces Trophy Tour to mark Ranchi's historic debut as host venue

IANS | July 18, 2026 11:12 PM

Ranchi, July 18 (IANS) The Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Ranchi on Saturday, marking the Jharkhand capital's debut as a Durand Cup host venue. Following its successful stop in Guwahati, the tournament's three iconic trophies were welcomed at the Kerketta Auditorium, Dipatoli Military Station, during a grand ceremonial function organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.

UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP for biggest-ever win, Ahmedabad power to 10-5 win over Pune (Ld)

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:59 PM

Panaji (Goa), July 18 (IANS) Defending champions U Mumba TT produced a record-breaking display to overpower UP Prometheans 13-2 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 at the Dr Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao near Panaji on Saturday.

Pressure on senior stars because India has immense bench strength, says Dinesh Karthik

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on the intense selection pressures in Indian cricket ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that the senior players are under pressure because the national set-up is full of quality bench strength.

Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Arjun Erigaisi beats Hans Niemann to take sole second place

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:01 PM

Chennai, July 18 (IANS) GM Arjun Erigaisi became the first Indian player to win a game in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, when he convincingly defeated GM Hans Niemann of the USA in the third round at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel in Chennai on Friday.

India's Anahat given top billing in World Junior squash

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India’s Anahat Singh has been given top billing in the women’s section of the World Squash Junior Championships starting on Monday in Ontario, Canada, while Aryaveer Dewan is seeded 5/8 among men.

Justin Langer would be a really good Test coach for England, says Darren Lehmann

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has backed his compatriot Justin Langer to clinch the vacant position of England's men's Test head coach, while revealing that he himself has not been approached for the high-profile job.

UTT Season 7: Manika, Sofia power Ahmedabad to crucial 10-5 win over Pune

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:06 PM

Panaji (Goa), July 18 (IANS) Manika Batra produced a commanding straight-games victory over Prithika Pavade as Ahmedabad APL Pipers jumped to the top of the table with a 10-5 win over PBG Pune Jaguars in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 at the Dr Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao near Panaji on Saturday.

FIFA WC: ‘We will make a decision next week,’ says Pochettino on his future as USA head coach

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:50 PM

New York, July 18 (IANS) Mauricio Pochettino says he expects to decide his future as USA football head coach next week, with the USMNT hoping to keep the Argentine in charge despite the team's disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.

Dr. Mandaviya unveils mascot Peacko, for BWF World Championships

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official anthem for the BWF World Championships 2026, marking the final 30-day countdown for badminton's biggest tournament to be held in New Delhi.

Learn from Root on how to rotate strike, says Brook ahead of Lord's decider against India

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:18 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) England's white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his batters to learn from the rock-solid Joe Root, especially on how to rotate strike, ahead of their ODI series decider against India, to be played at Lord's on Sunday.

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135th Durand Cup: Jharkhand embraces Trophy Tour to mark Ranchi's historic debut as host venue

UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP for biggest-ever win, Ahmedabad power to 10-5 win over Pune (Ld)

Pressure on senior stars because India has immense bench strength, says Dinesh Karthik

Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Arjun Erigaisi beats Hans Niemann to take sole second place

India's Anahat given top billing in World Junior squash

Justin Langer would be a really good Test coach for England, says Darren Lehmann

UTT Season 7: Manika, Sofia power Ahmedabad to crucial 10-5 win over Pune

FIFA WC: ‘We will make a decision next week,’ says Pochettino on his future as USA head coach

Dr. Mandaviya unveils mascot Peacko, for BWF World Championships

Learn from Root on how to rotate strike, says Brook ahead of Lord's decider against India

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