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Asian Games: Fire should be in your heart, says captain Harmanpreet ahead of men’s hockey final

IANS | October 1, 2026 4:40 PM

Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 1 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Singh called for composure without losing intensity after his side survived a dramatic Pakistan fightback to win 4-3 in the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal on Thursday, saying the team must eliminate the errors that allowed their opponents back into the contest before Friday’s gold-medal clash.

Asian Games: Pranavi Urs stays second, Saptak Talwar drops to joint seventh after Day 2

IANS | October 1, 2026 4:11 PM

Kasugai, Oct 1 (IANS) India's Pranavi Urs remained second in the women's individual stroke play, while Saptak Talwar dropped from joint third to joint seventh in the men's individual event at the Kasugai Country Club East Course after the end of the second day at the ongoing Asian Games 2026.

Crane recalled after eight years as England name 16-member ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

IANS | October 1, 2026 4:07 PM

London, Oct 1 (IANS) Leg-spinner Mason Crane earned a surprise international recall after eight years via being named in England’s squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, which features Sri Lanka as the third side.

Asian Games: ‘Playing for India, especially for a medal, hits different,’ says Ishan Kishan

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:32 PM

Nisshin, Oct 1 (IANS) Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan admitted that representing the country at the Asian Games brings a unique kind of pressure that is different from playing regular international fixtures, adding that the quest of clinching a medal creates a distinct, heart-felt emotion in the entire squad.

Naseem, Noor, Shanaka among draft picks for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Several international stars were picked in the Abu Dhabi T10 League player draft on Wednesday as teams completed their squads ahead of the upcoming season, which gets underway from November 7.

There was not a lot for the bowlers, wish it was equally balanced, says Kotak on Guwahati pitch

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:08 PM

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the stark imbalance between bat and ball during India’s record-breaking run chase of 406 against the West Indies, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted that the pitch at the ACA Stadium practically offered no assistance to the bowling unit.

Asian Games: India survive Pakistan scare to reach men’s hockey final, confirm medal

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:56 PM

Kakamigahara, Oct 1 (IANS) India held their nerve through a dramatic late Pakistan fightback to beat their arch-rivals 4-3 and storm into the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday here at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The defending champions have now confirmed themselves another medal and are just one win away from booking a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Truck driver father takes Rs 4 lakh loan, son wins Commonwealth gold in Canada

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:34 PM

Udaipur, Oct 1 (IANS) Mahesh Kumar Beniwal, who studied in Udaipur and hails from Padiyal village in Jodhpur, has brought pride to Rajasthan and India by winning the gold medal in the Junior 120kg powerlifting category at a Commonwealth competition in Canada.

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Indian women’s squash team on bronze win

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Joshna Chinappa and Shameena Riaz after the Indian women’s squash team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya.

Prasidh to miss third ODI against WI due to hamstring injury, Kamboj likely replacement

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:18 PM

It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India ‘A’ and Australia ‘A’ is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing day’s play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven.

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Asian Games: Fire should be in your heart, says captain Harmanpreet ahead of men’s hockey final

Asian Games: Pranavi Urs stays second, Saptak Talwar drops to joint seventh after Day 2

Crane recalled after eight years as England name 16-member ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Asian Games: ‘Playing for India, especially for a medal, hits different,’ says Ishan Kishan

Naseem, Noor, Shanaka among draft picks for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026

There was not a lot for the bowlers, wish it was equally balanced, says Kotak on Guwahati pitch

Asian Games: India survive Pakistan scare to reach men’s hockey final, confirm medal

Truck driver father takes Rs 4 lakh loan, son wins Commonwealth gold in Canada

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Indian women’s squash team on bronze win

Prasidh to miss third ODI against WI due to hamstring injury, Kamboj likely replacement

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