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World no. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to injury
Jannik Sinner, currently ranked world number one, has made the tough choice to withdraw from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury that necessitates additional recovery time. He shared his disappointment on August 21, but even with this setback, Sinner is projected to keep his top ranking despite missing this important…
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How two 23-year-olds ended India’s 15-year medal wait while keeping another streak alive
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were sidelined for months after the former suffered an ankle injury. On Friday, they made history as the first Indian women’s doubles pair to win a medal at the World Badminton Championships since 2011. In a world that endorses calmness and patience, 23-year-old Treesa brings everyone, including the Indira Gandhi…
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‘Being Pullela Gopichand’s daughter is a big baggage’: Coach B Sumeeth Reddy
Player-turned-coach Sumeeth Reddy says Gayatri Gopichand’s maiden World Championships medal is more than a podium finish. It’s the release of years of expectation carried as the daughter of Indian badminton legend and national coach Pullela Gopichand. The team of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly defeated China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian 16-21, 21-15,…
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Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF World Championsips after straight-game loss to Liang-Wang
India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been knocked out of the BWF World Championships after losing their quarter-final to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
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Treesa-Gayatri end India’s 15-year wait, assure Badminton World Championships medal
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal. They achieved this after a comeback victory in the women’s doubles quarterfinals. This guarantees the unseeded Indian pair at least a bronze medal. Their achievement marks the country’s first medal in this event since 2011. The pair has shown strong progress and resilience throughout their…
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Inside India nets: Intent, big sixes and footwork, Gill’s plan against spin
Shubman Gill’s aggressive approach against spin was on full display in India’s first net session in Colombo, with the captain repeatedly using his feet and clearing the ropes against Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. With Kuldeep Yadav’s place under discussion, India’s spin combination is another key selection call ahead of the second Test.
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‘Pass on the weed’: Ex-India cricketer mocks de Villiers over Kohli-Sachin take
In a recent discussion, former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh shared his thoughts on AB de Villiers’ statement comparing Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. While de Villiers lauded Kohli’s performance in overseas Test matches, Tendulkar’s statistics suggest a more impressive overall record outside India. Kohli’s successes as a captain and during his prime also contribute to…
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Financial loss, betting, corruption: BCB suspends Bangladesh Premier League
The BPL began in 2012 and is Bangladesh’s biggest domestic cricket tournament. However, it has struggled to match the success of other franchise leagues such as IPL.
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Joe Root scripts history, becomes first player to achieve this feat
In a groundbreaking achievement, Joe Root has scored 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, marking a historic moment during England’s first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root’s remarkable batting skills have firmly established him atop the WTC captaincy run charts. His stellar performance has not only propelled England to a commanding first-innings…
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8-0 becomes 8-1: ‘Impatient’ PV Sindhu falls to cramping Wang Zhi Yi in epic duel
PV Sindhu’s World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist to snap her unbeaten record against Chinese shuttlers at the Worlds. Ayush Shetty also bowed out, while Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Satwik-Chirag marched into the quarter-finals.