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“We picked good team at auction, players putting in extra effort: Jalandhar Warriors’ Prabhsimran ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 20 (IANS) As the stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh is excited about the tournament and believes his team has prepared well for the challenge.

India High Commissioner hosts Team India ahead of Colombo Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:44 AM

Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has hosted the Indian team here at India House ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Renshaw to open for second Test against Bangladesh, Lyon holds spot in XI

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:11 AM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed recalled batter Matthew Renshaw will open in his return to the Test arena for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has kept his spot in Australia's XI for the second Test after the skipper said an all-pace attack was under consideration in a bid to level the series in Mackay.

Fils reaches third Masters 1000 SF of 2026 in Cincinnati

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:20 AM

Cincinnati, Aug 21 (IANS) Arthur Fils charged into his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season at the Cincinnati Open, when he dispatched first-time Masters 1000 quarter-finalist Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-2 in 64 minutes.

Rybakina retires with ankle injury as Swiatek reaches Cincinnati SF

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:02 AM

Cincinnati, Aug 21 (IANS) Elena Rybakina's quest to dethrone Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the WTA Rankings ended when she was forced to retire from her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek with a left ankle injury.

UPT20: Yuvraj Singh stars with 91 as Kashi Rudras seal thrilling win against Kanpur Superstars

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:23 AM

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Sahab Yuvraj Singh starred with a brilliant 91-run knock as defending champions Kashi Rudras hold their nerve to clinch a thrilling seven-run win over Kanpur Superstars in UP T20 League Season 4 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength, says DDCA prez Rohan Jaitley

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) As the third season of the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) got underway on Thursday, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley said the most encouraging aspect for them is that women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength

APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run; semis line-up confirmed

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:19 AM

Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) Dibrugarh Warriors held their nerve in a thrilling final game of the league stage to edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday.

Women’s DPL 2026: Nishika Singh, Tanisha star as South Delhi Superstarz begin title defence in style

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz began their title defence in style, registering a convincing 29-run win over Central Delhi Queens in the opening match of the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

Badminton WC: China's Li Shifeng, Loh Kean Yew & Jonatan Christie crash out (Ld)

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Chinese player Li Shifeng and the 2021 winner Loh Kean Yew of Singapore crashed out of the men's singles section of the BWF World Championship 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

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“We picked good team at auction, players putting in extra effort: Jalandhar Warriors’ Prabhsimran ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

India High Commissioner hosts Team India ahead of Colombo Test

Renshaw to open for second Test against Bangladesh, Lyon holds spot in XI

Fils reaches third Masters 1000 SF of 2026 in Cincinnati

Rybakina retires with ankle injury as Swiatek reaches Cincinnati SF

UPT20: Yuvraj Singh stars with 91 as Kashi Rudras seal thrilling win against Kanpur Superstars

Women’s cricket in Delhi is growing from strength to strength, says DDCA prez Rohan Jaitley

APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors edge past Nagaon Rangers by one run; semis line-up confirmed

Women’s DPL 2026: Nishika Singh, Tanisha star as South Delhi Superstarz begin title defence in style

Badminton WC: China's Li Shifeng, Loh Kean Yew & Jonatan Christie crash out (Ld)

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