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Asian Games 2026: India women to face Japan in cricket QFs; men's team await opponent

IANS | July 23, 2026 6:56 PM

Nagoya, July 23 (IANS) Defending champions India learned their route to another Asian Games cricket title after the official draw for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 competitions was conducted on Thursday, with the women's team set to open their campaign against host nation Japan, while the men's side will enter directly at the quarter-final stage against a yet-to-be-decided opponent.

1st T20I: Mayank and Prince pick two scalps each as India restrict Zimbabwe to 125/7

IANS | July 23, 2026 6:43 PM

Harare, July 23 (IANS) Dynamic Delhi-based fast bowling duo Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav delivered a masterclass in aggressive fast bowling as India restricted Zimbabwe to a modest 125/7 in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

CWG 2026: Pinki, Rupa hold nerve as India edge Malta in thrilling women’s pairs Bowls opener

IANS | July 23, 2026 6:33 PM

Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) India's women's pairs combination of Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey battled past Malta in a dramatic tiebreak to open their Commonwealth Games 2026 Bowls campaign with a hard-fought victory in the sectional Group Play stage on Thursday.

Karim Adeyemi joins Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal

IANS | July 23, 2026 6:15 PM

Barcelona, July 23 (IANS) La Liga champions Barcelona have completed the signing of Germany's star Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, with the forward putting pen to paper on a five-year deal ahead of the new season.

LPL 2026: Jaffna Kings franchise agreement terminated; SLC, IPG assume direct control of team

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:59 PM

Colombo, July 23 (IANS) Organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have terminated the franchise agreement with Jaffna Kings' owners, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament rights holder IPG taking full financial and operational charge of the franchise to keep the tournament running as scheduled.

Luke Donald, Shane Lowry to headline star-studded field at 2026 India Championship

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry will return for the second edition of the India Championship, joining a world-class field for the $4 million tournament to be played at the Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18, 2026.

Head coach Terzic keeping close contact with Athletic's World Cup trio ahead of La Liga

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:29 PM

Madrid, July 23 (IANS) Head coach Edin Terzic has revealed he has remained in regular contact with Athletic Bilbao’s three World Cup-winning stars as he prepares the club for the new La Liga season.

FIFA WC: Norway FA to seek FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun ban controversy

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Norway Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness has said she will seek her board’s approval to lodge a complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee over the governing body’s controversial decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

1st T20I: 'Definitely dip is there, but will go high again', Dube confident of India's turnaround

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:50 PM

Harare, July 23 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube has admitted that there has been a dip in the T20I team’s recent performances but expressed confidence that the side will quickly turn the corner and regain its form.

Zimbabwe lose Milton Shumba to injury ahead of India T20Is; Innocent Kaia named replacement

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:48 PM

Harare, July 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe have suffered a setback on the eve of their three-match T20I series against India, with batter Milton Shumba ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury. The hosts have drafted Innocent Kaia into the squad, with the opener already joining the team ahead of Thursday's series opener at the Harare Sports Club.

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Asian Games 2026: India women to face Japan in cricket QFs; men's team await opponent

1st T20I: Mayank and Prince pick two scalps each as India restrict Zimbabwe to 125/7

CWG 2026: Pinki, Rupa hold nerve as India edge Malta in thrilling women’s pairs Bowls opener

Karim Adeyemi joins Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal

LPL 2026: Jaffna Kings franchise agreement terminated; SLC, IPG assume direct control of team

Luke Donald, Shane Lowry to headline star-studded field at 2026 India Championship

Head coach Terzic keeping close contact with Athletic's World Cup trio ahead of La Liga

FIFA WC: Norway FA to seek FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun ban controversy

1st T20I: 'Definitely dip is there, but will go high again', Dube confident of India's turnaround

Zimbabwe lose Milton Shumba to injury ahead of India T20Is; Innocent Kaia named replacement

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