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Kamran Akmal Criticises Saim Ayub Over 'Baby Cradle' Send-Off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal criticised Saim Ayub after the all-rounder made a baby-cradle gesture following the dismissal of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Asian Games men's cricket final. India went on to defeat Pakistan by 19 runs and retain the gold medal.
Brazil Beat India 4-0 in Historic Kolkata Friendly as Empty Seats Draw Attention
Brazil defeated India 4-0 at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium in the first senior men's international meeting between the two nations. Estêvão and Pedro scored in the first half before Samuel Lino added two goals after the break, while visible empty seats at the high-profile fixture also attracted attention. Free Press Journal
Shai Hope Creates History With Unbeaten 162 as West Indies Complete Record Chase Against India
West Indies captain Shai Hope produced an unbeaten 162 to lead his team to 352 for five and a five-wicket victory over India in the third ODI. The successful chase of 352 was West Indies' highest in ODI cricket, although India secured the three-match series 2-1.
When Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Play Their Next Match for Team India?
Following India's ODI series against the West Indies, attention has turned to when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will next appear for the national side. With both veterans now focused on the ODI format, their appearances are tied to India's upcoming 50-over schedule as preparations gradually build towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.
"This Medal Goes to My Country': Shivam Dube After India's Asian Games Gold
Shivam Dube, who both contributed a quickfire 27 and took two key wickets including the dismissal of Hasan Nawaz, said India's Asian Games cricket gold was dedicated to the country and called the feeling hard to put into words.
India Survive Hasan Nawaz's Onslaught to Defend Asian Games Gold in Thrilling Final vs Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's T20 cricket final at the Asian Games, defending their title despite a blistering 96 off 51 balls from Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz that kept the chase alive until the final over.
Aman Sehrawat Wins Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026
Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat won gold in the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling event at the Asian Games, defeating reigning world champion Han Chong Song of North Korea 11-7 after fighting back from a 6-7 deficit in the final.
Kumkum Mohod Scripts History, Wins India's First-Ever Individual Gold in Recurve Archery
Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod became the first Indian to win an individual recurve archery gold at the Asian Games, beating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a shoot-off at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and secured a Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quota in the process.
India Completes Hockey Double: Men's Team Seals Gold, Secures Place in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
India's men's hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final to defend their Asian Games title and secure direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics, completing a historic men's and women's hockey double at the Games.
India Beat Uzbekistan to 4th Place With 21st Gold; See Full List of 85 Medalists at Asian Games 2026
India finished fourth on the Asian Games 2026 medal table with a best-ever tally of 85 medals, 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, edging past Uzbekistan on the strength of the men's hockey team's gold medal win over Malaysia.
'Hasn't Fully Sunk In Yet': Pranavi Urs After Winning Historic Gold at 2026 Asian Games
Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games individual golf gold, overcoming a lost lead on the final day at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 to seal the historic title.
Supreme Court Seeks Response from BCCI, State Bodies on National Sports Governance Act
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and various state sports bodies, seeking their response on a petition challenging provisions of the National Sports Governance Act.
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