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Didn't read conditions properly, shot selection was not at that level, says Rashid on T20I series defeat to India

Niharika Raina | September 16, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Afghanistan's premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan has admitted that his side were unable to read the conditions well in both T20Is against India and paid the price for a sluggish powerplay and poor shot selection, as the designated hosts suffered another seven-wicket loss on Tuesday to concede the series to the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

WPL 2027 to begin on January 14, auction on October 28 in Kochi

IANS | September 16, 2026 5:19 PM

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcing the key dates for the upcoming season on Wednesday.

Asian Games medallist to get direct spot in 2027 WC as BFI announces selection policy for LA 2028

IANS | September 16, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Asian Games 2026 medallists boxers will get an automatic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, which will serve as the first qualifying event for the quadrennial Games.

So excited to be back: Djokovic confirms China Open return after 11 years

IANS | September 16, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will return to Beijing for the China Open, marking his first appearance at the ATP 500 tournament in 11 years.

AFG vs IND: When and where to watch third T20I, know all details

IANS | September 16, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With the series already secured, India will look to use the third and final T20I against Afghanistan as an opportunity to fine-tune their squad ahead of the Asian Games, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium set to host the contest on Thursday.

‘It hit me everywhere’: Thailand’s Natthakan Chantham reveals painful attempt at Surya’s Supla shot

IANS | September 16, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Thailand batter Natthakan Chantham has revealed her attempt to add Suryakumar Yadav’s famous Supla shot to her repertoire ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, admitting that the experiment has been anything but straightforward.

World Cup finish gave India belief they can match the best, says Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

IANS | September 16, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India women’s hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the team’s best Hockey World Cup finish in 52 years has given his side something far more valuable than mere encouragement - the belief that they can compete with the best teams in the world.

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Didn't read conditions properly, shot selection was not at that level, says Rashid on T20I series defeat to India

WPL 2027 to begin on January 14, auction on October 28 in Kochi

Asian Games medallist to get direct spot in 2027 WC as BFI announces selection policy for LA 2028

So excited to be back: Djokovic confirms China Open return after 11 years

AFG vs IND: When and where to watch third T20I, know all details

‘It hit me everywhere’: Thailand’s Natthakan Chantham reveals painful attempt at Surya’s Supla shot

World Cup finish gave India belief they can match the best, says Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

CM Rekha Gupta unveils Delhi Half Marathon 2026 finisher’s medal

Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2027 season, increases Sprint events to 10

Asian Games: Sri Lanka name Athapaththu-led 15-member squad

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