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‘Each day of training has helped’: Indian Navy officer Taniksha turns 14-year fencing journey into Commonwealth C’ships gold

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Fourteen years after picking up a fencing weapon and beginning a journey that has taken her through years of training, Olympic qualification and service in the Indian Navy, Taniksha Khatri has added a Commonwealth Championship gold to her growing list of achievements, defeating compatriot Khushi Dabhade 15-7 in the senior women’s épée final in Nigeria.

India better prepared than Sri Lanka for the Tests despite vulnerability against spinners, says Maharoof

IANS | August 11, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof feels that despite India’s batting vulnerabilities in facing spinners, the Shubman Gill-led side enters the upcoming two-game Test series far better prepared than the hosts.

Fortuin handed captaincy as South Africa unveil fresh faces for Namibia tour

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:56 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 11 (IANS) South Africa have opted for a blend of experience and domestic form for their upcoming white-ball assignment in Namibia, with spinner Bjorn Fortuin named captain of a 15-member squad that will contest a T20I tri-series and a historic ODI series later this month.

Ashwin’s absence a massive miss for India, Jadeja, Kuldeep, Suthar can be ideal line-up, says Maharoof

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof believes the absence of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a massive factor for India in the upcoming two-game Test series starting in Galle on Saturday. At the same time, Maharoof suggested that a spin troika of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar could form the ideal spin-bowling combination for India in the island nation.

ICC Rankings: Nashra Sandhu among notable gainers as Pakistan’s late win brings progress

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:25 PM

Dubai, Aug 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s consolation victory in the final T20I against Sri Lanka has translated into significant movement in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, with Nashra Sandhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Tuba Hassan among those making notable gains despite Sri Lanka claiming the three-match series 2-1.

'Experience helps a lot': Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain reflects on Guwahati Royals’ top spot

IANS | August 11, 2026 2:11 PM

Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain credited his experience for adapting to different conditions after his heroics with the ball helped Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors and reach the top of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 Points table on Monday.

'We are determined to bring back the gold medal': Salima Tete ahead of Women’s Hockey WC

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India women’s hockey captain Salima Tete has set her sights firmly on the gold medal at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026, insisting that the team has the belief and ability to challenge for top honours after an impressive Nations Cup triumph.

There is not much difference between Kohli in a practice session and a match: T Dilip

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India fielding coach T Dilip has underlined Virat Kohli’s consistency in the field, saying the veteran batter carries the same intensity into matches that he displays during training and, in the process, pushes those around him to raise their own standards.

'The biggest peak of my sporting life': Bindra reflects on 2008 Beijing Olympics gold

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India shooter Abhinav Bindra reminisced about his historic gold medal win from the Beijing Olympics in 2008, when he became the country's first individual Olympic gold medallist after finishing in top spot in the men's 10m air rifle event.

'The spacing between the fielders has to be very fine': T Dilip flags slip-catching challenge for India in Sri Lanka

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As India prepare for their upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, former fielding coach T Dilip has identified precision in slip positioning as one of the key areas that could influence India’s catching efficiency, particularly with the contrasting demands posed by fast bowlers and spinners.

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‘Each day of training has helped’: Indian Navy officer Taniksha turns 14-year fencing journey into Commonwealth C’ships gold

India better prepared than Sri Lanka for the Tests despite vulnerability against spinners, says Maharoof

Fortuin handed captaincy as South Africa unveil fresh faces for Namibia tour

Ashwin’s absence a massive miss for India, Jadeja, Kuldeep, Suthar can be ideal line-up, says Maharoof

ICC Rankings: Nashra Sandhu among notable gainers as Pakistan’s late win brings progress

'Experience helps a lot': Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain reflects on Guwahati Royals’ top spot

'We are determined to bring back the gold medal': Salima Tete ahead of Women’s Hockey WC

There is not much difference between Kohli in a practice session and a match: T Dilip

'The biggest peak of my sporting life': Bindra reflects on 2008 Beijing Olympics gold

'The spacing between the fielders has to be very fine': T Dilip flags slip-catching challenge for India in Sri Lanka

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