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Girls' performance wasn't as good, says Brij Bhushan Singh on India's wrestling show at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:47 PM

Gonda, Oct 5 (IANS) Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said the performance of Indian wrestlers at the 2026 Asian Games did not meet his expectations. He said he had expected India to win at least eight medals and particularly expressed disappointment over the performance of the women wrestlers.

Pollard-led Toronto Sixers beat Vancouver Anchors to complete Canada Super 60 double

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:45 PM

Vancouver, Oct 5 (IANS) Toronto Sixers completed a memorable double in Canada Super 60 Season 2 after defeating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in the men’s final at BC Place on Tuesday, adding the men’s crown to the women’s title secured earlier in the tournament.

India, WI sanctioned for maintaining slow over-rates in Chandigarh ODI

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:08 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) India and the West Indies have been sanctioned for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of the three-match series in New Chandigarh.

'There's no resentment': Portugal boss Jesus says doors open for Ronaldo return

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has said that if Cristiano Ronaldo wants, he can still return to the national setup, adding that Ronaldo has to "decide his life before the next call-up."

1st T20I: India aim to carry Asiad momentum against West Indies (Preview)

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:57 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) India will look to carry the momentum of their recent Asian Games success into the five-match T20I series against the West Indies when the sides meet at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

Potapova ends 2026 season with shoulder injury

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) World No. 25 Anastasia Potapova has brought her 2026 season to an early end, with the Austrian opting to prioritise her recovery after a year marked by both a career-best ranking surge and a string of injury setbacks.

'Defending the gold is special moment': Laxman hails India’s champion mindset after Asiad triumph

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:41 AM

Bengaluru, Oct 5 (IANS) India head coach VVS Laxman praised his team's resilience and "champion’s mindset" after returning to India following their gold-medal triumph at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, saying the players held their nerve when tested by difficult conditions to successfully defend the title.

Vaibhav is talented, but he'll have to wait for his opportunity: Gambhir

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir opened up on his conversations with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and said he made the talented youngster understand "sometimes a player has to wait for his opportunity" despite performing well.

WI add Amir Jangoo for India T20Is as cover for injured Jewel Andrew

IANS | October 5, 2026 10:24 AM

St John's (Antigua), Oct 5 (IANS) The West Indies have added wicketkeeper-batter Amit Jangoo to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against India as cover for Jewel Andrew, who injured his finger during the third game of the ODI leg of the tour.

Portugal overcome Norway to make Nations League QF

IANS | October 5, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Goncalo Ramos scored a 79th-minute winner as Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal overcame spirited Norway 2-1 to seal their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.