New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara feels Sanju Samson should be the preferred option to open the innings for India with Abhishek Sharma, pointing out that the Chennai Super Kings batter still has years left in him and that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should wait.
Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has substantially increased the cash rewards for eight sportspersons from the state who won medals at the Asian Games 2026, raising the prize money to Rs 1 crore for gold, Rs 75 lakh for silver and Rs 50 lakh for bronze medals.
Beijing, Oct 6 (IANS) Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova stunned Czechia's Linda Noskova in the China Open round of 16, 6-2, 6-2, on Tuesday to set up a quarterfinal clash with Mirra Andreeva.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the next Indian Premier League season, marking his first formal coaching role with the franchise.
Ahmedabad, Oct 6 (IANS) Young tennis players Khush Parikh and Raghavi Jajoo of Adani Sportsline Academy finished runners-up in their respective doubles categories at the All India Ranking Championship Series Tennis Tournament 2026, held at Mamta Tennis Academy in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Dubai, Oct 6 (IANS) India’s Shafali Verma and Sree Charani, along with Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, have been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for September 2026 following a month of standout performances across the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Pretoria Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly is confident in the core group of players in the team and has clarity on what the franchise needs to do when the auctions for the SA20 2027 take place on Wednesday.
Dubai, Oct 6 (IANS) India batters Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, along with Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza, have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for September, following a month dominated by explosive white-ball performances.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) As Liverpool take on Manchester City in one of the Premier League’s biggest rivalries, defender Kilos Kerkez spoke about the challenge of facing Man City, stating that Liverpool must be their best to get the best possible result.
Melbourne, Oct 6 (IANS) Melbourne Renegades have bolstered their overseas contingent for the Big Bash League (BBL) 16 with the signing of New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell, adding an experienced campaigner capable of influencing matches with both bat and ball.
