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Shanto hopes Tanzid, Mushfiqur get fitness clearance as Bangladesh keep fingers crossed

IANS | August 21, 2026 3:31 PM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Bangladesh are awaiting fitness clearance for opening batter Tanzid Hasan Tamim and veteran wicketkeeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim ahead of the second Test match against Australia in Mackay. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is hopeful that the duo will get the nod from the medical team, but will have to wait before making a final call on Tanzid.

Kajal secures back-to-back gold to headline India's haul at U20 Wrestling Worlds

IANS | August 21, 2026 3:14 PM

Slovakia, Aug 21 (IANS) Indian women's wrestling sensation Kajal Dhochak continued her incredible trajectory on the global stage, striking gold in the 76kg category to lead the Indian contingent’s charge at the 2026 U20 Wrestling World Championships in Slovakia.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente set for contract extension till 2030 after WC glory

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Spain football team coach Luis de la Fuente is set to get his contract extension till 2030 after the 65-year-old guided the national side to their second FIFA World Cup triumph when La Roja beat Lionel Messi-led Argentina by 1-0 in the final at the New York stadium.

Hussey considers taking up England batting coach role after approach from Fleming

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:43 PM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Australia batter Michael Hussey said is considering an offer to become England's Test batting coach after receiving an informal approach from newly appointed head-coach Stephen Fleming.

F1 title leader Kimi Antonelli confirms grid penalty for home Monza race

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Formula 1 2026 title leader Kimi Antonelli has confirmed that he will take a grid penalty at his home Monza Grand Prix on September 6 for an additional power unit. Antonelli and his teammate George Russell were already on the verge of exceeding their allocated power unit components' limit.

FIH Hockey WC: Dutch test awaits Indian men’s, women’s teams as road to SF intensifies

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:25 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams face a stern test against the Netherlands as they begin their respective second-stage campaigns at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

BWF World C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri stuns world No. 4 Chinese to secure India's first medal in women's doubles since 2011

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's women's doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have staged an upset at the BWF World Championships after handing a shock loss to the world no. 4 Chinese pair of Ji Yifan and Zhang Shuxian to enter the semifinals, confirming a medal for the country.

Neeraj set for Pathirage challenge: All you need to know about Lausanne Diamond League

IANS | August 21, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After his silver-winning show at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is all set to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, also known as Athletissima Friday.

Sri Lanka name Arachchige, Mishara for 2nd Test against India

IANS | August 21, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced their squad for the second and final Test match against India. All-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara have been drafted into the 14-member squad that will face the Shubman Gill-led side in the second Test in Colombo from Sunday.

'We just want to play good cricket': Shanto not thinking about history ahead of Mackay Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:56 PM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) History books will look to add another chapter of glory when Bangladesh take on Australia in the second Test of the series on Saturday as the Asian team can complete their first Test series win Down Under. However, amid talk of creating history, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is focusing only on playing good Test cricket and not on the result.

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Shanto hopes Tanzid, Mushfiqur get fitness clearance as Bangladesh keep fingers crossed

Kajal secures back-to-back gold to headline India's haul at U20 Wrestling Worlds

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente set for contract extension till 2030 after WC glory

Hussey considers taking up England batting coach role after approach from Fleming

F1 title leader Kimi Antonelli confirms grid penalty for home Monza race

FIH Hockey WC: Dutch test awaits Indian men’s, women’s teams as road to SF intensifies

BWF World C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri stuns world No. 4 Chinese to secure India's first medal in women's doubles since 2011

Neeraj set for Pathirage challenge: All you need to know about Lausanne Diamond League

Sri Lanka name Arachchige, Mishara for 2nd Test against India

'We just want to play good cricket': Shanto not thinking about history ahead of Mackay Test

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