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'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.

‘FIFA would be making a terrible mistake’: Trump backs Infantino amid growing opposition

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:39 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that football’s world governing body would make a 'terrible mistake' if it considered replacing the Swiss administrator amid mounting opposition to his leadership.

‘I’ll always keep that frame in my mind’: T Dilip recalls India’s emotional Barbados triumph

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India fielding coach T Dilip has identified the aftermath of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados as the defining memory of his nearly five-year stint with the national team, saying the emotions inside the dressing room captured the weight of the journey that had preceded the title.

CWG 2026 stars Sharmila, Lovlina, Jhandu set to grace ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ hot seat

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:40 AM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists Sharmila Dhankar, Lovlina Borgohain and Jhandu Kumar are set to swap the sporting arena for the television studio as the trio is expected to appear on the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

Praggnanandhaa opens Sinquefield Cup campaign with comfortable draw against Sevian

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:15 AM

St. Louis (Missouri), Aug 11 (IANS) Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his Sinquefield Cup campaign with a comfortable draw against American counterpart Samuel Sevian in the opening round of the penultimate event of the Grand Chess Tour.

Montreal Masters: Rain reshapes schedule as four QF games moved to Tuesday

IANS | August 11, 2026 10:42 AM

Montreal, Aug 11 (IANS) The weather has forced a major reshuffle at the Montreal Masters, with persistent rain and severe thunderstorm warnings bringing Monday’s singles programme to a premature halt and pushing all four remaining quarter-finals into Tuesday.

Ashutosh Sharma ruled out of Hampshire’s One-Day Cup clash with Derbyshire due to injury

IANS | August 11, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma will miss Hampshire’s One-Day Cup match against Derbyshire on Tuesday due to an injury he sustained during Sunday’s game.

‘We are still hoping to do well’: Taskin refuses to read too much into Bangladesh’s warm-up capitulation

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:51 AM

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed insisted the tourists remain confident of making a strong start to their Test series against Australia despite being bowled out for just 54 in their second innings against a Cricket Australia XI in their weekend warm-up match.

West Indies forced into 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier after missing automatic qualification

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Two-time ODI World Cup champions West Indies will once again have to negotiate a qualifying tournament to reach the 2027 World Cup after failing to secure a place among the teams guaranteed automatic entry.

‘I’m good enough at this level’: Beau Webster confident of cementing Australia Test spot against Bangladesh

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:23 AM

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Beau Webster believes he has already proved that he belongs at international level and is determined to use the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh to strengthen his claim for a permanent place in the side.

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

‘FIFA would be making a terrible mistake’: Trump backs Infantino amid growing opposition

‘I’ll always keep that frame in my mind’: T Dilip recalls India’s emotional Barbados triumph

CWG 2026 stars Sharmila, Lovlina, Jhandu set to grace ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ hot seat

Praggnanandhaa opens Sinquefield Cup campaign with comfortable draw against Sevian

Montreal Masters: Rain reshapes schedule as four QF games moved to Tuesday

Ashutosh Sharma ruled out of Hampshire’s One-Day Cup clash with Derbyshire due to injury

‘We are still hoping to do well’: Taskin refuses to read too much into Bangladesh’s warm-up capitulation

West Indies forced into 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier after missing automatic qualification

‘I’m good enough at this level’: Beau Webster confident of cementing Australia Test spot against Bangladesh

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