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Future India captain? Selector explains why Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged fifteen, has been appointed East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Selectors believe this move invests in the future of Indian cricket and accelerates his development. Ishan Kishan will captain the team, easing immediate leadership pressure on the young player. Sooryavanshi’s prior leadership roles and strong IPL performance informed this significant…
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CWG: Martina Devi’s brave comeback ends in heartbreak, Indian lifter finishes fifth
In a gripping performance at the Commonwealth Games, Martina Devi Maibam secured a fifth-place finish in weightlifting, showcasing her grit after overcoming initial setbacks. Her total lift of 245kg was impressive but fell just short of medal contention, as she lost on failed attempts against another lifter. England’s Emily Campbell captured gold with record-setting lifts,…
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Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey: ‘India’s identity has always been blue’
”Everything in the country is being saffronised,” said former India captain Pargat Singh while criticizing Hockey India’s decision.
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UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Gianni Infantino’s private investors plan
“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” UEFA said after the meeting. The next FIFA event on the calendar is the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland from September 5.
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‘Composure isn’t the opposite of aggression’: Sachin’s heartfelt tribute to Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar led tributes, recalling Rahane’s dedication and leadership qualities. Former coach Ravi Shastri praised his yeoman service to Indian cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virender Sehwag also celebrated his career achievements. Rahane retires with 5,077 Test runs and an unbeaten captaincy record.
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‘I’m a black African’: Commonwealth Games boxer Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after headbutt disqualification
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul’s Commonwealth Games campaign ended in controversy after he was disqualified against England’s Damar Thomas and accused officials of unfair treatment. Abdul claimed racism played a role in the decision, but Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare rejected the allegations, insisting the ruling was a legitimate field-of-play decision and that athletes were treated…
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CWG 2026: Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu make triple jump final
Indian athletes secured spots in the Commonwealth Games 2026 finals today. Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu advanced in the men’s triple jump event. Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh qualified for the men’s javelin throw final. All three Indian javelin throwers achieved qualification for the medal round. The athletics competition saw strong performances…
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‘Step taken under BJP pressure’: Ex-Odisha CM hits out at hockey team’s saffron jersey
The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next month’s FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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‘Incredibly disappointed’: CWG wheelchair medallists forced to race again after shock crash
The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be rerun after a chaotic race featuring multiple crashes, a disqualification and appeals. Scotland’s Melanie Woods, England’s Ellis Kottas and Australia’s Mikaela Dingley must compete again after initially claiming the medals, with the controversial decision overturning a dramatic record-breaking victory.
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‘My favourite Test batting partner’: Kohli hails Ajinkya Rahane after retirement