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Kohli finds another gear with stunning ODI hundred in Thiruvananthapuram

28 Sep 2026 | 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Virat Kohli’s latest ODI hundred had all the hallmarks of his game — discipline and control, but there was something noticeably different about it — greater intent,
more freedom and a willingness to take the game on from the outset.

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Hockey India congratulates Suraj Karkera on completing 100 senior international caps

28 Sep 2026 | 4:48 PM

Kakamigahara, Sep 28 (UNI) Hockey India congratulated Indian men’s team goalkeeper Suraj Karkera on completing 100 senior international appearances, a significant milestone in his career.

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Bowlers deliver in historic Zimbabwe win against West Indies

28 Sep 2026 | 4:37 PM

Harare, Sep 28 (UNI) Zimbabwe collected their first points in the ICC Women's Championship, defeating the West Indies by four wickets at the Harare Sports Club.
The victory also levelled the three-match series between the teams, setting up a decider on Wednesday. It was the bowlers who set up the historic victory, led by Nyasha Gwanzura,
who claimed a career-best 4/33 as the visitors were bowled out for 139 inside 40 overs.

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Australia duo Molineux & Hamilton doubtful for Bangladesh, New Zealand series

28 Sep 2026 | 4:26 PM

Sydney, Sep 28 (UNI) Australia captain Sophie Molineux and Lucy Hamilton will be out of action
in the opening round of the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) season, putting a doubt on their availability for Australia's upcoming white-ball assignments.

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Inspire Institute of Sport ropes in Sean Kelly to drive swimming programme

28 Sep 2026 | 4:17 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 28 (UNI) The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has appointed Sean Kelly as Performance Coach, Swimming.

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Esha Singh clinches silver after thrilling women’s 25m pistol final at Asian Games 2026

28 Sep 2026 | 3:56 PM

Aichi-Nagoya (Japan), Sep 28 (UNI) India’s Esha Singh produced a remarkable display of composure under pressure to clinch silver in the women’s 25m Pistol event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, following a dramatic final that saw her battle through multiple
shoot-offs before narrowly missing out on gold.

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South Africa name preliminary squad for first Australia Test

28 Sep 2026 | 3:01 PM

Cape Town, Sep 28 (UNI) Kagiso Rabada has been named in South Africa's 18-member preliminary squad for the first Australia Test, which will begin on October 9.

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Pincky Balhara's bronze highlights busy Day 9 for India at Asian Games

28 Sep 2026 | 2:09 PM

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) Pincky Balhara returned to the Asian Games podium with a bronze in the women's 78kg kurash category as India produced a series of significant results across disciplines here on Monday.

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Esha Singh shoots silver after dramatic shoot-off battle at Asian Games

28 Sep 2026 | 2:00 PM

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) Esha Singh endured a nerve-wracking shoot-off battle before settling for silver in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Games here on Monday, adding a third continental medal to her growing collection.

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India reach Asian Games cricket semis after rain washes out Afghanistan QF

28 Sep 2026 | 1:54 PM

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) India advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games men’s cricket tournament without facing a single ball after persistent rain washed out their quarterfinal against Afghanistan at Korogi Sports Park here on Monday.

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Lovlina storms into semis, assures India another Asian Games boxing medal

28 Sep 2026 | 1:43 PM

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) Lovlina Borgohain produced a commanding display to storm into the women’s 75kg semifinals and assure India another boxing medal at the Asian Games here on Monday.

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Kuldeep rediscovers rhythm, confidence with match-winning spell

27 Sep 2026 | 11:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 27 (UNI) Kuldeep Yadav believes rediscovering his bowling rhythm has helped him regain the confidence that had taken a hit during his periods in and out of the Indian side, with the left-arm wrist-spinner saying his four-wicket haul against West Indies was exactly the kind of performance he needed.

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Gill identifies eighth batting option as key to India's ODI plans

27 Sep 2026 | 11:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 27 (UNI) India captain Shubman Gill on Sunday underlined the importance of finding an eighth batting option as the team looks to build the right combination ahead of the next 12 months, even as he praised Kuldeep Yadav's game-changing spell and Virat Kohli's attacking batting in the opening ODI against the West Indies.

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Kohli looks beyond milestones, targets a 'new version' of himself

27 Sep 2026 | 11:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 27 (UNI) Virat Kohli has spent much of his extraordinary ODI career chasing records, but on Sunday, even as he became the fastest batsman to reach 15,000 runs in the format, he revealed that his next target is not another number but a "new version" of himself.

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Uganda parts ways with women's national football team coach Botes

27 Sep 2026 | 11:01 PM

Kampala, Sep 27 (UNI) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has parted ways with national women's team head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes after deciding not to renew her contract.

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