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Japan feels 10-15 years ahead of time, excited for tomorrow’s game, says Washington Sundar

IANS | September 21, 2026 4:09 PM

Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (IANS) Impressed by the advanced technology and pristine surroundings of Japan, India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar on Monday said the team is excited to be part of a historic one-off men’s T20I game against the hosts at Sano, despite the primary focus being on winning the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

Going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us, says Iyer ahead of India-Japan T20I clash

IANS | September 21, 2026 3:26 PM

Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (IANS) A sharp spell of rain forced the cancellation of India’s training session at the Sano International Cricket Stadium on Monday, but skipper Shreyas Iyer remains high on energy ahead of his side’s maiden international T20I game against hosts Japan, calling the match a ‘thrilling challenge’ in uncharted territory.

‘We like the kick, we like the thrill’: Rudrankksh embraces noise, pressure after double medal haul at Asian Games

IANS | September 21, 2026 3:14 PM

Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil believes handling noise, pressure and rising heart rates is part of being a top shooter, with the Indian marksman crediting his team’s preparation for helping him stay composed while winning two medals at the Asian Games.

‘It's you against the ball’ - Japan's Ito-Davis on facing India in historic one-off men’s T20I

Niharika Raina | September 21, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Benjamin Ito-Davis has spent the past three weeks trying to absorb the idea that cricketers he sees on television will soon be standing 22 yards away from him when Japan host India in a one-off historic men's T20I game at Sano on Tuesday.

'She was 700 grams heavier than her opponent’: Coach Nikhil explains Suchika’s controversial loss in MMA semifinal

IANS | September 21, 2026 2:36 PM

Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) Suchika Tariyal’s historic Asian Games MMA campaign ended with a bronze medal after a controversial semifinal defeat, with coach Nikhil Kunder explaining that the result was ultimately decided by the lesser-weighed contestant rule, following arbitration that declared the bout a draw.

Asian Games: India beat Bangladesh 3-0 to reach badminton men’s team QF

IANS | September 21, 2026 2:33 PM

Ichinomiya City, Sep 21 (IANS) India defeated Bangladesh 3-0, without dropping a single game across three matches, to reach the men’s badminton team quarter-finals here at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Monday.

Asian Games: Srihari Natraj finishes 10th in men's 50m backstroke final

IANS | September 21, 2026 2:18 PM

Tokyo, Sep 21 (IANS) India's Olympic swimmer Srihari Natraj finished a low-key 10th in the men's 50m backstroke final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre here on Monday.

Calicut FC player dies in bike crash, teammate critically injured, Keralam CM condoles

IANS | September 21, 2026 2:09 PM

Kozhikode Sep 21 (IANS) Football in Kerala was plunged into grief after Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose, 29, died in a bike accident in Kozhikode late Sunday night, just days before the start of the new Super League Kerala season.

Karan Yadav appointed CEO of Indian Super League

IANS | September 21, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday announced the appointment of Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing him the role at a crucial time as Indian football enters a new club-led era.

‘Have taken good learnings’: Parth Mane relishes maiden Asian Games medal

IANS | September 21, 2026 1:30 PM

Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) Parth Mane may have felt his qualification performance fell short of expectations, but the Indian shooter chose to focus on the lessons from the experience after securing his maiden Asian Games medal in the men’s 10m air rifle team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

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Japan feels 10-15 years ahead of time, excited for tomorrow’s game, says Washington Sundar

Going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us, says Iyer ahead of India-Japan T20I clash

‘We like the kick, we like the thrill’: Rudrankksh embraces noise, pressure after double medal haul at Asian Games

‘It's you against the ball’ - Japan's Ito-Davis on facing India in historic one-off men’s T20I

'She was 700 grams heavier than her opponent’: Coach Nikhil explains Suchika’s controversial loss in MMA semifinal

Asian Games: India beat Bangladesh 3-0 to reach badminton men’s team QF

Asian Games: Srihari Natraj finishes 10th in men's 50m backstroke final

Calicut FC player dies in bike crash, teammate critically injured, Keralam CM condoles

Karan Yadav appointed CEO of Indian Super League

‘Have taken good learnings’: Parth Mane relishes maiden Asian Games medal

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