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Pandya key to India's balance in 2027 ODI WC, biggest challenge is to get him fit, says Ganguly

IANS | October 2, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes star fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be vital to maintaining the side’s balance at the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup in South Africa, adding that keeping him fit and match-ready will be head coach Gautam Gambhir’s biggest off-field challenge leading into the marquee event.

Lock in 16 to 20 core probables a year in advance for 2027 World Cup: Yuvraj Singh

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Legendary white-ball all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India possesses the squad strength and potential to lift the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, provided the team management avoids excessive shuffling and zeroes in on a core pool of 16 to 20 players at least a year prior to the marquee event.

Asian Games: Parveen Hooda beats Nien-chin Che to secure India's second boxing gold

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:54 PM

Nishio, Oct 2 (IANS) Parveen Hooda ended her long wait for an Asian Games medal in style as the 26-year-old Indian boxer clinched gold in the women’s 65kg category, giving India its second women’s boxing gold at the ongoing Asian Games 2026.

'Time after Paris Olympics was hard': Lovlina opens up on thoughts of quitting boxing

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:45 PM

Nishio, Oct 2 (IANS) Lovlina Borgohain opened up about thoughts of quitting boxing after the Paris Olympics, where she failed to win a medal after clinching a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket, vows to continue playing white-ball formats

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Veteran Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday announced his retirement from first-class cricket, acknowledging that his long-cherished dream of earning a Test cap was no longer within reach, while adding that he remains committed to competing in white-ball formats.

Asian Games: Pranavi on top spot in individual stroke play after Day 3, men's team drop

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:17 PM

Kasugai, Oct 2 (IANS) Pranavi Urs continued her strong run in the women's individual stroke play to sit on top of the board after Day 3 of the golf event at the Kasugai Country Club East Course here on Friday.

Asians Games: Indian men eye historic back-to-back hockey gold against Malaysia (Preview)

IANS | October 2, 2026 2:04 PM

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (IANS) One win away from history, the Indian men’s hockey team will return to action on Saturday with the biggest prize of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in sight. After a thrilling semi-final win against arch-rivals Pakistan, the defending champions now face Malaysia in the gold-medal match, knowing that victory would not only bring another Asian Games title but also secure qualification for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

CM Himanta Sarma dials Lovlina after Asian Games gold, says Assam proud of ‘Golden Girl’

IANS | October 2, 2026 1:43 PM

Guwahati, Oct 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday spoke to boxer Lovlina Borgohain over the phone and congratulated her on winning the gold medal in the 75kg boxing category at the Asian Games, describing the achievement as a moment of immense pride for the state and the country.

Asian Games: India men's quadrant bags bronze in sepaktakraw after losing to Japan

IANS | October 2, 2026 1:41 PM

Nagoya, Oct 2 (IANS) India men's quadrant secured a bronze medal in sepaktakraw after losing to Japan in the semifinal 0-2 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium here on Friday.

Asian Games: Nethra Kumanan wins bronze in women’s dinghy sailing; canoe slalom campaign ends without a medal

IANS | October 2, 2026 1:12 PM

Gamagori, Oct 2 (IANS) India sailor Nethra Kumanan won bronze in the women’s dinghy, ending her 12-year wait for a podium finish after seventh, fifth and fourth place finishes at the previous three editions of the Asian Games.

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Pandya key to India's balance in 2027 ODI WC, biggest challenge is to get him fit, says Ganguly

Lock in 16 to 20 core probables a year in advance for 2027 World Cup: Yuvraj Singh

Asian Games: Parveen Hooda beats Nien-chin Che to secure India's second boxing gold

'Time after Paris Olympics was hard': Lovlina opens up on thoughts of quitting boxing

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket, vows to continue playing white-ball formats

Asian Games: Pranavi on top spot in individual stroke play after Day 3, men's team drop

Asians Games: Indian men eye historic back-to-back hockey gold against Malaysia (Preview)

CM Himanta Sarma dials Lovlina after Asian Games gold, says Assam proud of ‘Golden Girl’

Asian Games: India men's quadrant bags bronze in sepaktakraw after losing to Japan

Asian Games: Nethra Kumanan wins bronze in women’s dinghy sailing; canoe slalom campaign ends without a medal

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