Melbourne, Oct 22 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match suspension for failing to adhere to requirements around the use of prescription medication, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Shivam Dube to make a greater impact than Nitish Kumar Reddy with the ball in New Zealand conditions, citing the all-rounder’s international experience, ability to extract bounce and performances in high-pressure matches. Nayar also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist-spin as a potential advantage for India, particularly when the ball offers limited movement off the pitch.
Naghoya, Oct 22 (IANS) India added to its para badminton medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Sanjana Kumari and Abhijeet Sakhuja secured bronze medals, while Paris Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar and the mixed doubles combination of Nitesh and Thulasimathi Murgesan advanced to their respective finals.
Nagoya, Oct 22 (IANS) Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar, world's bronze medallists, won gold in the Compound Mixed Team at the Asian Para Games here on Thursday.
Christchurch, Oct 22 (IANS) 'Sonic' technology will be used for the first time as part of the Decision Review System (DRS) during the multi-format series between New Zealand and India, starting Thursday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.
Redwood City, Oct 22 (IANS) Women’s world No 15 Anahat Singh stunned Egyptian eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in straight games to move into the quarterfinals of the Silicon Valley Open squash in Redwood City (US).
Nagoya, Oct 22 (IANS) India’s Suvarna Raj clinched the gold medal in the Women’s Discus Throw F54 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an impressive throw of 15.66 metres.
Madrid, Oct 22 (IANS) Real Madrid warmed up for Sunday's vital 'Clasico' away to FC Barcelona with a convincing 4-1 home win over RB Leipzig, maintaining their 100 percent record in the Champions League under Jose Mourinho.
Munich, Oct 22 (IANS) Bayern Munich and Arsenal drew 2-2 in the Champions League after Declan Rice struck late to deny the German side victory.
Gqeberha, Oct 22 (IANS) Opener Travis Head struck an unbeaten 87 in the second innings to rescue Australia despite being forced to follow-on after being bowled out for 99 in their first innings on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday.
