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Asian Games cricket: Iyer wants India to adapt quickly to Japan conditions

New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer wants his team to quickly adjust to unfamiliar conditions in Japan as they head into the Asian Games after completing a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.

The Indian team will leave for Japan on an early morning flight on Sunday and will play a one-off T20I against Japan before beginning their Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Asian Games Day 2: Yu, 13, sets swimming Asian record, Thai shuttler suspended for doping

21 Sep 2026 | 10:58 PM

Nagoya (Japan), Sep 21 (UNI) Chinese teenager Yu Zidi's sensational Asian record propelled China's gold-medal charge on day two of the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, while Thai badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case of the Games.

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Tanvi Patri & Shaina Manimuthu lead Indian squad for BWF World Junior Championships 2026

21 Sep 2026 | 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) India will look to build on its team bronze and individual silver from last year's edition in Guwahati when a strong 18-member squad, led by newly crowned Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, continental silver medallist Shaina Manimuthu and India Junior International Grand Prix winner Dev Ruparelia, competes at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.

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South Africa coach provides update on Rabada ahead of Australia Tests

21 Sep 2026 | 10:11 PM

Cape Town, Sep 21 (UNI) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has given the latest update on Kagiso Rabada's fitness, with the fast bowler working through rehabilitation on a right hamstring injury sustained during South Africa's training in mid-August ahead of the all-important ICC World Test Championship series against Australia.

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West Indies eager to embrace opportunities against Zimbabwe

21 Sep 2026 | 9:59 PM

Antigua, Sep 21 (UNI) West Indies head coach Shane Deitz says the upcoming Zimbabwe tour will present a valuable opportunity for the team's younger players to make their mark, with three ODIs and three T20Is scheduled across the two formats.
"We are looking forward to this tour of Zimbabwe," said Deitz.

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Jansen excited for pace leadership role for Australia series

21 Sep 2026 | 9:31 PM

Durban, Sep 21 (UNI) Lanky speedster Marco Jansen is set to step up and lead South Africa's pace attack for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, which begins on September 24, following injuries to key fast bowlers.
Jansen acknowledged the challenge of missing senior teammates while embracing the extra responsibility.

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