Nagoya, July 16 (IANS) The countdown to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games reached a significant milestone as the Organising Committee (AINAGOC) hosted the official 100 Days to Go ceremony, unveiling the Games' torch, medals, torch relay uniform, and commemorative gifts ahead of Asia's biggest Para sporting event.
Kolar (Karnataka), July 16 (IANS) Ridhima Dilawari got over a late double-bogey to extend her overnight lead from one to two shots after two rounds at the tenth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Zion Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, on Thursday.
Cardiff, July 16 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has replaced an ill KL Rahul in the playing eleven as England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Punjab have been dealt a blow ahead of the upcoming domestic season as their top batter Nehal Wadhera has decided to leave the team and play for Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming season, providing the hill state a significant boost as they look to revamp after a poor performance last year.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas congratulated Secretary Devajit Saikia after he was elected Chair of the ICC Governance Review Committee and appointed as a member of the ICC Franchise Leagues Committee during the International Cricket Council's Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, lifted their maiden boys' title, while Bharti Public School were crowned girls' champions, with both teams etching their names in the tournament's history as first-time Oriental Cup 2026 winners, the event ending with an enthralling day on Thursday.
Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his blockbuster trade from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 began, stating that he felt his long-standing franchise was finally ready to transition into a new phase without him.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively in the 50-over format.
Dubai, July 16 (IANS) India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston.
