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Steve Smith is the best player I’ve ever played with, says Aaron Finch

IANS | October 28, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch has called Steve Smith the best player he has ever played with in his playing career, adding that his transformation from a leg-spin bowling all-rounder into one of the world’s finest batters has happened due to a rare mix of natural gift, hard work and an unshakeable belief in his own methods.

Anahat withdraws from Canadian Open squash QF with injury

IANS | October 28, 2026 4:01 PM

Toronto, Oct 28 (IANS) Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh withdrew from the Canadian Women’s Open due to injury ahead of her quarterfinal match, according to the PSA Tour website.

Sports, Education Ministries sign MoU with UNESCO to promote clean sport values in classrooms

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Education and UNESCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce clean sport values in classrooms across India through the ‘Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit’, in a bid to promote integrity, fairness and respect among school children.

FIFA U15 WC: India go down to Honduras in Tier C Round of 32

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:40 PM

Baku, Oct 28 (IANS) India lost 1-2 to Honduras in Tier C's Round of 32 of the FIFA U15 World Cup here at Hovsan Competition Complex on Wednesday.

Real Madrid apologises to Chinese people for Mbappe's 'Mao dictator' remark

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:38 PM

Madrid, Oct 28 (IANS) Real Madrid have apologised to the Chinese people after forward Kylian Mbappe Mao Zedong a "dictator", reaffirming the club’s respect for China’s history, culture and citizens amid the growing controversy.

Jaismine, Arundhati to lead 14-member Indian boxing squad at Tammer Tournament

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati Choudhary will spearhead a 14-member Indian boxing contingent at the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, as the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) looks to expand the pool of pugilists with international experience.

WPL 2027: Mini auction more about planning than instinct, says GG coach Klinger

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:20 PM

Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger believes the WPL 2027 mini auction would be driven far more by planning than instinct, as all five franchises go in with a clear picture of how many slots they need to fill and which skill-sets they are eyeing to complete their respective squads.

Buddh Circuit set for Indian Racing Festival Return as F4, IRL gear up for action

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) will bring international-standard circuit racing back to the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) after 13 years, with the F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League (IRL) set to compete at the Greater Noida venue on October 31 and November 1.

CM Vijay to present Rs 17 cr reward to honour Tamil Nadu's para athletes on Thursday

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:13 PM

Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will present prizes worth Rs 17 crore to winners of the Chief Minister’s Trophy competitions on Thursday at a ceremony that will also honour Tamil Nadu’s medal-winning athletes from the Para Asian Games in Japan.

WPL auction: 'It needs even more planning', says DC coach Jonathan Batty

IANS | October 28, 2026 2:57 PM

Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said a mini auction calls for even more planning than the mega auction, citing that all five franchises have to prepare for a range of possible scenarios with limited purses and slots.

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Steve Smith is the best player I’ve ever played with, says Aaron Finch

Anahat withdraws from Canadian Open squash QF with injury

Sports, Education Ministries sign MoU with UNESCO to promote clean sport values in classrooms

FIFA U15 WC: India go down to Honduras in Tier C Round of 32

Real Madrid apologises to Chinese people for Mbappe's 'Mao dictator' remark

Jaismine, Arundhati to lead 14-member Indian boxing squad at Tammer Tournament

WPL 2027: Mini auction more about planning than instinct, says GG coach Klinger

Buddh Circuit set for Indian Racing Festival Return as F4, IRL gear up for action

CM Vijay to present Rs 17 cr reward to honour Tamil Nadu's para athletes on Thursday

WPL auction: 'It needs even more planning', says DC coach Jonathan Batty

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