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Asian Games: Abhishek and Tilak's record fifties guide India to 211/6 against Pakistan in cricket final

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:00 PM

Nisshin, Oct 3 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface to post 211/6 in 20 overs in the Asian Games men’s cricket gold-medal match against their arch-rivals at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday.

Asian Games: Neeraj beats compatriot Bommadevara to clinch recurve individual bronze

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:53 AM

Okazaki, Oct 3 (IANS) Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan defeated compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara in an all-Indian bronze medal match to take the third prize in the men's individual recurve event at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Sq. here on Saturday.

Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma completes 400 T20 sixes, surpasses Gayle in twin records

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:26 AM

Nisshin, Oct 3 (IANS) India star opener Abhishek Sharma registered a couple of major milestones during his stroke-filled innings of 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal clash at the Karogi Sports Park here on Saturday.

Asian Games: Antim, Aman reach final, Sagar, Deepak set up bronze-medal bouts

IANS | October 3, 2026 10:46 AM

Nishio, Oct 3 (IANS) India secured two more wrestling medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Saturday after Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat powered their way into the women’s 53kg and men’s freestyle 57kg finals, respectively, while Sagar Jaglan and Deepak Punia will compete for bronze in their respective categories.

Asian Games: Pranavi Urs scripts history to clinch Golf gold, women team bag silver

IANS | October 3, 2026 10:14 AM

Kasugi, Oct 3 (IANS) Pranavi Urs has etched her name into the history books as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the individual stroke play with a superb performance during the four-day event at the Kasugai Country Club East Course.

Freer, grateful Kohli no longer 'overly intense' about achievements, says de Villiers

IANS | October 3, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Virat Kohli has reached a stage in his illustrious career where he is no longer ‘overly intense’ about milestones, according to former South Africa captain AB de Villiers, who sees his long-time friend playing with a newfound sense of gratitude and freedom as he navigates the final stretch of his journey in international cricket.

Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to clinch men’s cricket bronze

IANS | October 3, 2026 9:15 AM

Nisshin, Oct 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026, adding a third medal to the island nation’s tally at the Games.

'We are here to win, not be friends,' says AB de Villiers on playing again with competitive mindset at WCL

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said defending their World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in the UAE requires balancing off-field camaraderie with an uncompromising competitive drive, revealing that he urged his side to put friendships aside once they stepped onto the park.

Asian Games: Deepak Punia into SF, Sagar, Manisha, Antim, Aman reach QF

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:28 AM

Nagoya, Oct 3 (IANS) India made a strong start to its wrestling campaign at the Asian Games on Saturday, with Deepak Punia advancing to the men’s freestyle 97kg semifinals while Sagar Jaglan, Antim Panghal, Aman Sehrawat and Manisha Bhanwala booked their places in the quarterfinals in their respective events.

2027 Men’s ODI WC will inspire next generation, SA will be good hosts, says de Villiers

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:16 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expects the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup to inspire a new generation of cricketers from the country, and drew parallels to how the 2003 edition being hosted in the country shaped his own early journey as a 19-year-old aspiring to play international cricket.

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Asian Games: Abhishek and Tilak's record fifties guide India to 211/6 against Pakistan in cricket final

Asian Games: Neeraj beats compatriot Bommadevara to clinch recurve individual bronze

Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma completes 400 T20 sixes, surpasses Gayle in twin records

Asian Games: Antim, Aman reach final, Sagar, Deepak set up bronze-medal bouts

Asian Games: Pranavi Urs scripts history to clinch Golf gold, women team bag silver

Freer, grateful Kohli no longer 'overly intense' about achievements, says de Villiers

Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to clinch men’s cricket bronze

'We are here to win, not be friends,' says AB de Villiers on playing again with competitive mindset at WCL

Asian Games: Deepak Punia into SF, Sagar, Manisha, Antim, Aman reach QF

2027 Men’s ODI WC will inspire next generation, SA will be good hosts, says de Villiers

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