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Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir gear up for historic clash against Pant-led Rest of India (preview)

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:49 PM

Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) Set to host a red-ball fixture of a very high-profile stature after nearly four decades, the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium will form a beautiful backdrop as Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir prepare for a historic Irani Cup encounter against a formidable Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India side starting on Thursday.

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar storms to bronze, makes history in Greco-Roman wrestling

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:01 PM

Nagoya, Sep 30 (IANS) Sunil Kumar produced a dominant display to secure bronze in the men’s 87kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, overpowering the Philippines’ Callum Johnston Roberts 9-0 by technical superiority.

Asian Games: 'Need to stay mentally switched on despite rain disruption,' says Samson

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:41 PM

Nisshin, Sep 30 (IANS) Forced to practice indoors by persistent rain ahead of their crucial Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the team utilised the weather-enforced downtime to hone strategies, bond through gym sessions, and stay mentally switched on for the semi-final clash against Sri Lanka, set to happen on Thursday.

Asian Games: India’s men's and women's squash teams storm into SF, assure medals

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:40 PM

Nagoya, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s squash campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games gathered further momentum on Wednesday as both the men’s and women’s teams advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing the country another set of medals in the team events.

Asian Games: India sweep all three compound archery team golds in dominant display (Roundup)

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:20 PM

Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) India completed a clean sweep of all three compound archery team gold medals on offer at the Asian Games on Wednesday, underlining the country’s dominance in the discipline with victories in the women’s team, mixed team and men’s team events.

Asian Games: Prez Murmu congratulates Priya Ghanghas on boxing bronze

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas on winning the bronze medal in the women’s 60kg category at the Asian Games 2026, praising her “grit and focus” and wishing her continued success.

Asian Games: We are very, very fortunate to have someone like Kohli, says Samson

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:55 PM

Nisshin, Sep 30 (IANS) Describing former captain Virat Kohli as a constant source of motivation for players across generations, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the national team considers itself ‘very, very fortunate’ to have someone of his stature leading by example both on and off the field.

Asian Games: NRAI President, Secy hail Neeru Dhanda’s historic treble

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:52 PM

Nagoya, Sep 30 (IANS) Neeru Dhanda completed a remarkable treble of medals at the Asian Games as she and Kynan Chenai secured gold for India in the mixed team trap event, overcoming top-seeded Qatar in a tense gold-medal contest on Wednesday as NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo and general secretary Pawan Kumar Singh lauded the Indian trap shooters for their podium finishes.

Asian Games: Men’s volleyball QF brings familiar rivals India-Pakistan together (Preview)

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:29 PM

Aichi, Sep 30 (IANS) A place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s volleyball semifinals will be at stake when India face familiar rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes quarter-final at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium on Thursday.

2nd ODI: Shifting to batting in middle order comes with different challenges, says Gaikwad

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:25 PM

Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) Admitting that long gaps between international appearances bring a degree of nervousness, India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said transitioning from his regular opening role to the middle order at the highest level requires comes with different challenges, including making tactical adjustments.

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Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir gear up for historic clash against Pant-led Rest of India (preview)

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar storms to bronze, makes history in Greco-Roman wrestling

Asian Games: 'Need to stay mentally switched on despite rain disruption,' says Samson

Asian Games: India’s men's and women's squash teams storm into SF, assure medals

Asian Games: India sweep all three compound archery team golds in dominant display (Roundup)

Asian Games: Prez Murmu congratulates Priya Ghanghas on boxing bronze

Asian Games: We are very, very fortunate to have someone like Kohli, says Samson

Asian Games: NRAI President, Secy hail Neeru Dhanda’s historic treble

Asian Games: Men’s volleyball QF brings familiar rivals India-Pakistan together (Preview)

2nd ODI: Shifting to batting in middle order comes with different challenges, says Gaikwad

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