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'Bhai, meri injury ho gayi hai': How Neeraj's phone call landed Yashvir an Asian Games spot

After Neeraj Chopra’s injury opened the door to his Asian Games opportunity, the Indian athlete received a call from the star javelin thrower, who encouraged him to make the chance count. From…

India finish fifth in women’s 25m pistol team event; Esha Singh makes final, Manu Bhaker misses out

Esha Singh qualified for the women’s 25m pistol individual final after finishing eighth in qualification, while Manu Bhaker missed out in 11th as India slipped to fifth in the team event at the Asian…

IND vs AFG: India qualify for semi-finals as rain abandons quarterfinal vs Afghanistan

'He is playing with freedom': Shubman Gill on Virat Kohli's new approach

India captain Shubman Gill believes the best way to get the most out of Virat Kohli is to simply let the star batter be himself. Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls as India beat West Indies…

Kohli's record-breaking night: 15,000 ODI runs, 55th century and more

Virat Kohli's century against West Indies on Sunday was not just another hundred. It came with a string of milestones and records as the India star continued to show his ability to score quickly even…

Abhishek's 30-ball ton hid the number that should really worry T20 bowlers

Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball T20I hundred against Afghanistan was spectacular, but the bigger story lies in the numbers around it. The India opener is striking at 194.55 while averaging 33.18, combining…

Asian Games: Bhaker, Esha in women's 25m pistol qualification

1st ODI: Virat, Shubman centuries power India to 8-wicket win over West Indies

Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century while Shubman Gill contributed a solid hundred. India chased down the 295-run target with ease in Thiruvananthapuram. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets to stifle…

Asian Games 2026: India's full schedule on September 28, timings and events

India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, enters another busy day on Monday, September 28, with athletes from several disciplines in action. The day features a mix of medal…

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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI centuries against a team

The century was Virat Kohli's 55th in ODI cricket. It was also his 86th international hundred. His international centuries include 30 in Tests, 55 in ODIs and one in T20Is. Kohli has now scored 55…

IND vs WI: Shubman Gill slams 10th ODI century, joins MS Dhoni in elite list

With his 10th ODI century, Gill has moved alongside MS Dhoni on the list of Indian batters with the most hundreds in the format.Gill has reached his 10 centuries in just 68 ODIs and 67 innings. He…

Asian Games 2026: Athletics leads India’s seven-medal haul, three boxers assure medals

India showcased a stellar performance at the Asian Games 2026, clinching a total of seven medals, predominantly in athletics and squash. Parul Chaudhary shone brightly, securing a bronze in the…

Asian Games: Why India dropped out of top 10 despite winning seven more medals

India added seven medals on Day 8 of the Asian Games, including two silver medals in squash and five in athletics. Parul Chaudhary achieved a new national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase,…

Parul Chaudhary breaks personal best to win second Asiad steeplechase medal

Parul Chaudhary secured a bronze medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase with a personal best time. She clocked 9:08.67, improving her performance from previous competitions. Bahrain's Winfred Yavi…

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Who is Sarvesh Kushare? From Hangzhou heartbreak to Asian Games silver in Japan

Kushare cleared 2.25m to finish second. Chinese Taipei's Chao-hsuan Fu also cleared 2.25m but won gold, while South Korea's Sanghyeok Woo took bronze with a best effort of 2.22m. He cleared 2.10m,…

Asian Games: Tejaswin Shankar wins decathlon bronze after 1500m triumph

In an impressive display of athleticism, Tejaswin Shankar clinched the decathlon bronze medal at the Asian Games by triumphing in the 1500m race. With a remarkable total of 7,934 points, he secured a…

Asian Games: Ancy Sojan misses gold by 2cm, Shaili loses bronze on final jump

In a nail-biting finish at the Asian Games 2026, Ancy Sojan just fell short of clinching the gold medal in the women's long jump, achieving a stellar jump of 6.53m, only to be bested by China's…

Asian Games: Harita Bhadra holds nerve in photo-finish to bag 200m bronze

In a thrilling finish, Harita Bhadra grabbed a bronze in the women’s 200m race, recording 23.20 seconds. Just 0.01 seconds later, Japan’s Abigeirufuka Ido crossed the line. Gold went to Indonesia's…

Asian Games: Ankush Panghal, Parveen Hooda assure India of two boxing medals

Ankush Panghal and Parveen Hooda have both made it to the semifinals in their respective weight classes at the Asian Games 2026, ensuring that India will claim at least two medals. Panghal showcased…

Three matches in 24 hours! PV Sindhu criticises badminton schedule

PV Sindhu played twice on Saturday, with her third-round match finishing after midnight. She was back on court on Sunday afternoon for her quarterfinal against China's Chen Yufei, which she lost.