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'Our juniors are really coming up': BAI's Sanjay Mishra outlines roadmap for Indian Next Gen

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Badminton Association of India (BAI) Secretary General Sanjay Mishra has expressed confidence that India's emerging crop of shuttlers will sustain the country's rise on the global stage, saying the federation's focus on grassroots coaching, sports science, and junior development is aimed at building long-term success across disciplines.

'No doubt Rohit will work it out': Morkel backs veteran opener ahead of Lord's decider

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:50 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma ahead of the series-deciding third and final ODI against England at Lord's, expressing complete faith in the veteran opener's ability to overcome his lean patch and insisting there are "no worries or concerns" over his form.

Muneeba to captain Pakistan in T20Is against Sri Lanka in Fatima’s absence

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:38 PM

Lahore, July 18 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named captain of the Pakistan women's T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, in the absence of regular skipper Fatima Sana, who will give it a miss to play in The Hundred in England.

'It's wonderful to see her back': Gopichand backs PV Sindhu ahead of Japan Open final

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Former coach Pullela Gopichand believes PV Sindhu's recent performances are a sign that the former world champion is rediscovering her rhythm, with the national coach expressing confidence that a major result is around the corner as she prepares to contest the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi.

FIFA WC: 'Shutting Messi down is impossible,' Iniesta warns Spain ahead of final

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:09 PM

Madrid, July 18 (IANS) Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes stopping Lionel Messi completely will be almost impossible in Monday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, urging La Roja to focus instead on imposing their own style of play and maintaining the confidence that has taken them to the title clash.

Feeling of being in a temple and seeing God came after hitting Test ton at Lord's: Yastika Bhatia

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Two months ago, Yastika Bhatia stood at Mahakaal, one of India's most revered temples, to offer her prayers before making her long-awaited international cricket comeback in May, coming after spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury.

‘Great moment for badminton and Indian sport’: Gopichand hails country hosting World C’ships

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) With India set to stage the BWF World Championships for the first time in 17 years, former All England winner Pullela Gopichand described the event as a landmark moment for both badminton and Indian sport, expressing confidence that home conditions could provide a significant boost to the country's medal hopefuls.

Harsh Dubey replaces injured Washington Sundar for final ODI against England

IANS | July 18, 2026 5:58 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England, to be played at Lord's on Sunday, as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.

FIFA WC: 'If we win the World Cup, I'll retire from the national team,' says Cucurella

IANS | July 18, 2026 5:38 PM

New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring the curtain down on his international career if La Roja defeat defending champions Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, saying there would be little left for him to achieve after winning both the UEFA European Championship and the World Cup.

Moving in the right direction, says coach Soyez, as Indian junior men’s hockey team concludes Belgium tour

IANS | July 18, 2026 5:18 PM

Antwerp, July 18 (IANS) The Indian junior (U21) men’s hockey team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe's top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach, Frederic Soyez, is happy with the progress made during the tour.

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'Our juniors are really coming up': BAI's Sanjay Mishra outlines roadmap for Indian Next Gen

'No doubt Rohit will work it out': Morkel backs veteran opener ahead of Lord's decider

Muneeba to captain Pakistan in T20Is against Sri Lanka in Fatima’s absence

'It's wonderful to see her back': Gopichand backs PV Sindhu ahead of Japan Open final

FIFA WC: 'Shutting Messi down is impossible,' Iniesta warns Spain ahead of final

Feeling of being in a temple and seeing God came after hitting Test ton at Lord's: Yastika Bhatia

‘Great moment for badminton and Indian sport’: Gopichand hails country hosting World C’ships

Harsh Dubey replaces injured Washington Sundar for final ODI against England

FIFA WC: 'If we win the World Cup, I'll retire from the national team,' says Cucurella

Moving in the right direction, says coach Soyez, as Indian junior men’s hockey team concludes Belgium tour

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