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Transition to state-of-the-art facility, Women's ODI WC win high points of tenure: Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:12 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Reflecting on his tenure at the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday cited the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women's team's historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph as the ultimate highlights of his stint.

'Every athlete dreams…': CWG medallists excited to meet PM Modi

IANS | August 9, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India's Commonwealth Games medallists, who are set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, expressed excitement about having a face-to-face conversation with the Prime Minister, calling it "every athlete's dream to have such an experience".

Barabati Stadium set to host Odisha T20 League from Sep 18

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:35 PM

Cuttack, Aug 9 (IANS) The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will bring together some of the state’s leading cricketers alongside emerging talent, offering young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and showcase their skills on a bigger platform.

CoE not just a rehab centre; injuries part and parcel of modern-day cricket: Laxman

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:21 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Stating injuries are an inevitable part of modern-day elite sport, BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman said on Sunday the facility carries a broader mandate than just rehabilitating injured players while asserting that seamless coordination exists between support staff, selectors, and team management.

'We just wanted to be careful': Carrick plays down fears over Mount's injury after PSG draw

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:10 PM

Gothenburg, Aug 9 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has played down concerns surrounding Mason Mount after the midfielder was forced to leave the field early during the club's 1-1 pre-season draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

Tennis: Niki Poonacha-Gonzalo Escobar win men's doubles title at Lexington Open

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:47 PM

Lexington, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar battled back from a set down to win the men's doubles title at the Lexington Open, an ATP Challenger 75 tournament.

APL 2026: Royals captain Das banks on home support to end Warriors' unbeaten streak

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:04 PM

Guwahati, Aug 9 (IANS) Guwahati Royals skipper Rishav Das said he is banking on strong home support for his side aims to hand table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 season when the clash takes place at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium on Monday.

Sports Min Mandaviya leads anti-drug oath during 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'

IANS | August 9, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led the nationwide 85th edition of ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ from Hanol in Gujarat, with the event centred around the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ and the message, ‘Say yes to fitness, Say NO to drugs.’

'Scrutiny is not a licence to distort facts': FIFA backs Infantino amid fresh allegations

IANS | August 9, 2026 1:02 PM

Zurich, Aug 9 (IANS) FIFA has strongly defended president Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism of his leadership, saying he continues to have the democratic mandate of the world football body's 211 member associations and warning against attempts to remove him outside established procedures.

Gill resumes practice after finger injury forced him out of warm-up clash

IANS | August 9, 2026 12:52 PM

Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major boost for the visitors ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Shubman Gill returned to batting at the nets on Sunday after missing the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.

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Transition to state-of-the-art facility, Women's ODI WC win high points of tenure: Laxman

'Every athlete dreams…': CWG medallists excited to meet PM Modi

Barabati Stadium set to host Odisha T20 League from Sep 18

CoE not just a rehab centre; injuries part and parcel of modern-day cricket: Laxman

'We just wanted to be careful': Carrick plays down fears over Mount's injury after PSG draw

Tennis: Niki Poonacha-Gonzalo Escobar win men's doubles title at Lexington Open

APL 2026: Royals captain Das banks on home support to end Warriors' unbeaten streak

Sports Min Mandaviya leads anti-drug oath during 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'

'Scrutiny is not a licence to distort facts': FIFA backs Infantino amid fresh allegations

Gill resumes practice after finger injury forced him out of warm-up clash

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