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‘Parents are watching me live after 13 years’: Arjun-Hariharan savour Badminton WC opener win

IANS | August 17, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) For M R Arjun, Monday's opening-round victory at the BWF World Championships was about more than moving into the next round. With his parents and wife watching from the stands at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the Indian men's doubles shuttler experienced something he had not for around 13 years, his parents watching him play a match live.

Theegala, Bhatia and Rai advance to second play-offs event; Scheffler wins by eight shots

IANS | August 17, 2026 2:17 PM

Memphis, Aug 17 (IANS) Scottie Scheffler rediscovered his winning touch in emphatic fashion, powering to an eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as three of the four Indian-origin players in the field secured their places in the BMW Championship, the second leg of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup play-offs.

BWF World C'ships: Hariharan-Arjun advance to Rd 32 after Irish pair retires

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India got off the mark at the BWF World Championships on home soil as M R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan progressed to the men's doubles Round of 32 after Ireland's Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds were forced to retire from their opening-round contest on Monday.

Darwish Rasooli to lead Afghanistan squad in Asian Games men’s cricket event

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:14 PM

Kabul, Aug 17 (IANS) Middle-order batter Darwish Rasooli has been named captain of the Afghanistan squad for the men’s cricket event in the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

'I got into a rabbit hole': Brook opens up on his backlash in IPL 2023

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has opened up on the criticism he faced during his underwhelming and only Indian Premier League season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was being criticised for his innings prior to his century against Kolkata Knight Riders and said he felt glad to "shut up" the supporters who were "slagging me off".

Smriti's skill, Harmanpreet's tenacity makes them exceptional competitors: Perry

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:46 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Legendary Australia seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry has lauded the skillsets of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, describing the latter’s mind and skill as ‘incredible’ while highlighting the former’s fierce competitive spirit.

'Decision to make Root captain right': Brook speaks up ahead of England's new era

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As England enter a new era following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, Harry Brook has put his weight behind reinstating Joe Root as the skipper of the red-ball side. England gear up to face Pakistan for a three-match Test series, starting from August 19 as Root takes the charge back.

1st Test: Spinners on roll as India reduce Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:37 PM

Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s spinners ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order with a devastating display of spin bowling as the visitors reduced the hosts to 99/5 in 28 overs at lunch on day three of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Monday.

Experience from FIH World Cup will be valuable in Asiad: IOA

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) congratulated the Indian men's and women's national hockey teams on participation at the prestigious FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, being held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15-30.

USA win Americas qualifiers, seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:48 AM

Cayman Islands, Aug 17 (IANS) A dominant USA secured their third consecutive appearance in the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup by comprehensively winning the 2026 Americas Qualifier in the Cayman Islands over the weekend.

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‘Parents are watching me live after 13 years’: Arjun-Hariharan savour Badminton WC opener win

Theegala, Bhatia and Rai advance to second play-offs event; Scheffler wins by eight shots

BWF World C'ships: Hariharan-Arjun advance to Rd 32 after Irish pair retires

Darwish Rasooli to lead Afghanistan squad in Asian Games men’s cricket event

'I got into a rabbit hole': Brook opens up on his backlash in IPL 2023

Smriti's skill, Harmanpreet's tenacity makes them exceptional competitors: Perry

'Decision to make Root captain right': Brook speaks up ahead of England's new era

1st Test: Spinners on roll as India reduce Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch

Experience from FIH World Cup will be valuable in Asiad: IOA

USA win Americas qualifiers, seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot

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