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2nd Test: Dinusha, Nuwantha fight back for Sri Lanka in wicketless morning session

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sonal Dinusha (55 not out) and Keshara Nuwantha (46 not out) engineered a spectacular seventh-wicket rearguard partnership, batting through a wicketless morning session to steer Sri Lanka to 329/6 off 104 overs and swell the lead to 116 runs at lunch on day five of the second Test against India at the SSC Ground on Thursday.

PM Modi hails India’s para athletes, says their success gives new meaning to life

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India’s para athletes for their ability to overcome adversity and inspire entire families and communities, saying their achievements can change the way people look at life and demonstrate how sport can improve the quality of life.

‘We don't compete for very large part of medal tally’: PM Modi calls for wider Olympic participation

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for India to broaden its participation across Olympic disciplines, saying the country must develop athletes in sports where it has traditionally had little or no representation, as part of preparations for the 2036 Olympics. Addressing youngsters virtually during the Khelo India Dialogue, PM Modi said a nationwide talent hunt targeting children aged 5 to 15 would be crucial for identifying athletes early and training them in sports suited to their abilities.

Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked in India U-19 squad for series against Australia

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, have been named in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia U-19.

‘There are fair and equal opportunities for all’: Hockey coach Rajeshwari credits PM Modi’s support for para sports

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Para world hockey coach Rajeshwari has highlighted the support available to Indian athletes with disabilities through government backing, preparatory camps and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the programme is helping provide opportunities and international exposure to players as India looks to improve on its recent 11th-place finish in the world standings.

‘Talking to PM Modi encourages us’: Chief coach Daljender Singh reflects on India’s para hockey journey

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh has hailed the support received by the team from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the encouragement and infrastructure provided to the players helped India compete at the FIH World Cup for the first time and finish 11th in the world rankings.

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India have landed in Dubai to begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup, with the eight-team T20I tournament set to get underway in the UAE on Friday.

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:32 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis said he remains confident that his side can pull off a dramatic turnaround in the ongoing second Test against India, provided they set a decent fourth-innings target on a turning five-time pitch.

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:16 AM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said adaptability has become key to thriving on a less supportive pitch in the ongoing second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), after conditions proved drastically different from the spin-friendly track in Galle.

Newcastle sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City in midfield boost

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:54 AM

Newcastle, Aug 27 (IANS) Newcastle United have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Spanish international Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City, handing the 24-year-old a long-term contract. Gonzalez was presented to the Newcastle supporters ahead of the club's EFL Cup second-round victory over West Bromwich Albion and will wear the No. 6 shirt. He becomes the Magpies' seventh senior signing of the summer.

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2nd Test: Dinusha, Nuwantha fight back for Sri Lanka in wicketless morning session

PM Modi hails India’s para athletes, says their success gives new meaning to life

‘We don't compete for very large part of medal tally’: PM Modi calls for wider Olympic participation

Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked in India U-19 squad for series against Australia

‘There are fair and equal opportunities for all’: Hockey coach Rajeshwari credits PM Modi’s support for para sports

‘Talking to PM Modi encourages us’: Chief coach Daljender Singh reflects on India’s para hockey journey

Harmanpreet-led India reach Dubai for Women’s Asia Cup

2nd Test: We are in the game if we set a decent target, says Kamindu Mendis

2nd Test: Adaptability key to thrive on less supportive SSC pitch, says Manav Suthar

Newcastle sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City in midfield boost

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