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Sabalenka dethroned after 99 weeks: Rybakina to become world No.1 for first time
Rybakina is the first player from Kazakhstan, male or female, to become world No. 1 in singles. She is also the 30th player in WTA history to reach the top ranking.
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Injury forces CWG silver medallist Rishikanta out of Asian Games
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam has officially stepped back from the Asian Games team due to a painful knee injury. Previously making waves with a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he sought medical advice which revealed a muscle imbalance on his left side. Chanambam is now dedicated to his recovery journey, aspiring to bounce…
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Pakistan cricket team mistaken for asylum seekers in bizarre Portsmouth mix-up
Masked protesters wrongly gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel expecting asylum seekers. They later learned the hotel housed Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team members. A local councillor clarified the misunderstanding, and the protesters departed quickly. This incident occurred amid rising tensions following asylum seeker arrivals in the city. The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing security…
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Harshit Rana likely to miss Afghanistan T20Is; Asian Games in danger too
Harshit Rana faced a setback when he sustained an injury during a recent match simulation, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming T20Is against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy have received the green light to return to the team. Updates on Jasprit Bumrah’s status are anticipated shortly, paving the way for…
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Big boost for India ahead of Afghanistan T20Is as Nitish Kumar Reddy clears fitness test
Nitish Kumar Reddy has cleared his fitness test and is set to join the India squad ahead of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The all-rounder, who missed recent white-ball tours due to a quadriceps injury, has also been named in India’s squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
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‘The arrow will for sure be a 10’: Jyothi’s simple mantra ahead of Asian Games
For the upcoming Asian Games, Jyothi Surekha Vennam emphasizes the importance of process rather than just scores. She is focused on executing each shot with precision, confident that the outcomes will take care of themselves. As the leader of a new women’s archery team, she is preparing rigorously through physical training, practice sessions, and mental…
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Harshit Rana ruled out as Yash Thakur named replacement for Afg T20Is, Asian Games
Harshit Rana has faced yet another setback as he has been ruled out of the upcoming series because of a new injury. Yash Thakur is set to take his place in the squads for the T20Is against Afghanistan and the Asian Games. Rana’s previous injuries, including issues with his hamstring and knee, kept him from…
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‘Unfortunate things happening’: Arjun Erigaisi explains Anand’s poor GCL run
At 56, Viswanathan Anand continues to compete strongly despite a string of unfortunate results, says Arjun Erigaisi, who called his level “hugely inspiring”. Meanwhile, Alaskan Knights beat Mumba Masters after Carissa Yip lost on time, while Abhimanyu Mishra sealed the match. American Gambits lead the GCL standings, with Alpine APL Pipers second.
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‘Started cricket late’: Chakravarthy believes he’s only halfway through his career
After a T20 World Cup triumph and having recovered from the first muscle injury of his career, Varun Chakravarthy says he still feels he’s only in the ‘first half’ of his cricket journey. The mystery spinner reflects on rehab, the importance of equipment, constant upskilling, and his excitement for experiencing the Asian Games sporting village…
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Chess by day, Salem by night: Board games, tennis and Nihal Sarin’s 7 am GCL night
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin reveals how board games, tennis and a late-night US Open quarterfinal kept him awake until 7 am in the middle of this Global Chess League. The 22-year-old also reflects on teammate Javokhir Sindarov, Viswanathan Anand’s enduring legacy, and his excitement ahead of his first appearance in India’s main squad at the…