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Over to Ahmedabad! Neeraj Chopra receives CWG flag as 2030 countdown begins
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Glasgow hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, concluding with India receiving the hosting rights for 2030. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals. The closing ceremony showcased …
'Vozinha! Vozinha!': World Cup star gets hero's welcome in Chile after three delays
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Vozinha, a breakout star from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has arrived in Chile. Hundreds of jubilant supporters welcomed the Cape Verde goalkeeper at the airport. His transfer to Colo Colo was delayed…
Brij Bhushan acquitted in wrestlers' sexual harassment case; court clears Tomar too
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. This verdict concludes a significant legal battle involving allegations from women wrestlers.…
Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. He …
'Displayed exceptional skill, determination': PM Modi hails India's CWG heroes
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Modi congratulated India's athletes for their 39 medals at the Glasgow Games. India secured fourth place despite fewer sports and a smaller contingent. Gulveer Singh made history as …
'A happy day': Brij Bhushan Singh reacts after acquittal in sexual harassment case
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. The acquittal came in a high-profile sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers. This verdict followed exte…
Glasgow restaurant deletes Instagram account after Lovlina flags 'incorrect map'
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
An Indian restaurant deleted its Instagram account after a map error was highlighted. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain pointed out the missing Northeast region on napkins. The restaurant issued …
Four Mumbai cricketers appear for Delhi Capitals selection trials
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Another review on the cards? More changes likely in India's backroom staff
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
India's injury crisis shows no signs of easing. Jasprit Bumrah will miss both Sri Lanka Tests, joining Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar on the sidelines, while Sai Sudharsan a…
USA cricketer Reddy handed 8-year ban by ICC for corruption offences
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC tribunal found him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10.…
Arshdeep Singh named in North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy; Wadhawan to lead
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Arshdeep, who is a regular in India's white-ball teams, was part of the Test squad during the 2025 tour of England but did not make his Test debut because of injury and team combination issues.
How Pak pacer's British citizenship puts PSL 2027 contract in limbo
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Mohammad Amir’s British citizenship is set to change his status in the Pakistan Super League, with the fast bowler expected to be classified as an overseas player for PSL 2027. That could affect hi…
World Cup rights row: Wales withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said it will no longer back Infantino's re-election campaign for the 2027-2031 term, following concerns over the failed investment plan.
'We have not lost hope': Vinesh vows to continue fight after Brij Bhushan acquittal
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Wrestlers will challenge the Delhi court's verdict acquitting Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh Phogat expressed disappointment and stated the legal battle is far from over. The court acquitted Sin…
Food poisoning denied me CWG gold, says Selva Prabhu after winning bronze
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
'Abusing is not cool': Manu Bhaker's social media post goes viral
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on Sunday. She did not mention any particular incident but spoke about the increasing use of abusive language in ev…
India at CWG 2026: Complete list of India's medal winners and sport-wise medal tally
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
India concluded the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with a strong fourth-place finish. Boxers delivered India's best-ever performance, securing ten medals including seven golds. Judo athletes ac…
'You created magic': Rohit Sharma hails T Dilip as India replace fielding coach
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
'No excuses if you want to play for India': The philosophy that shaped Auqib Nabi
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the India squad for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. With his maiden call-up to the senior national t…
After Arjuna Awardee calls out Indian calendar, AICF moves to find solution
Times of India · 3 Aug 2026
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is working to hold the senior National Chess Championship in November-December 2026 after it was initially scheduled for March 2027. Following concerns raised …
Rohit Sharma Reacts As India Coach T Dillip, Released By BCCI After 5 Years, Shares Emotional Note
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Indian batter Rohit Sharma hailed former fielding coach T Dilip for his contributions to Indian cricket during his stint, which included two ICC T20 World Cup wins and the ICC Champions Trophy titl…
BCCI Selectors Left Red-Faced Over Jasprit Bumrah's Unavailability, Centre of Excellence Faces Question
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
A glaring communication disconnect between the Centre of Excellence's (CoE) sports science and medical team and the senior national men's selection committee has come into sharp focus once again
Ajinkya Rahane's Huge Praise For Team India After 'Fantastic' Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, praising the medal winners for making the nation proud.
Virat Kohli "Reacts Aggressively Sometimes": EX-ICC Umpire Reveals What It's Like To Officiate Match Involving Star
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary believes high-energy personalities like Virat Kohli are vital for the sport to retain its charm, while revealing that the star batter acts aggressively ou…
Who Is Kanhaiya Wadhwan? 24-Year-Old Jammu Star Who Will Lead Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni For North Zone
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Jammu and Kashmir's wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan has been appointed captain of the 15-member North Zone side that will play in the Duleep Trophy
Indian Weightlifting Coach Praises Government Support After 8 Commonwealth Games 2026 Medals
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
The chief coach of the Indian weightlifting team, Vijay Sharma, reflected on his team's performance at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026, saying that while they could have done "slight…
Anand Mahindra Hits The Bull's Eye On India's Strong CWG 2026 Show
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
The Commonwealth Games 2026 presented India with a unique challenge. Disciplines like hockey, badminton and wrestling, which traditionally contribute a lion's share of India's medals at the CWG, we…
Food Poisoning Cost Me CWG 2026 Gold: Star India Triple Jumper
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu believes food poisoning denied him a shot at the gold medal in Glasgow, saying a performance close to his personal best would have been enough to to…
England Football Body Joins Revolt Against Gianni Infantino As UEFA Threatens Legal Action
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
The English Football Association (FA) is set to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, deepening the crisis surrounding the governing body's abandoned plan to sell minority stake…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham Says Infantino Is Not The Right Man To Lead FIFA
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was not the right man to lead world football's governing body in the latest fallout from the now abandoned plan …
India's Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally Lowest In 24 Years, Yet Among The Best
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
India secured 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing fourth despite a reduced 10-sport program that excluded traditional medal-winning disciplines.
'Justice Done': Social Media Reacts As Auqib Nabi Receives India Test Call-Up Against Sri Lanka
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi was included in the India squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to injury.
After Coaches, Is India's Physio Next? Report Claims Fresh Shake-Up
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Winds of change are blowing in Indian cricket. Fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate are no longer part of the set-up. If a report is to be believed, more changes are likely
Arshdeep Singh Reacts To Rumoured Girlfriend's Post. Her Reply Breaks Internet
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Indian cricket team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh came up with a heartwarming comment on Punjabi actress-model Samreen Kaur's latest Instagram post.
Neeraj Chopra's Last-Minute Advice To Yashvir Singh That Resulted In India's 2nd Javelin Medal At CWG
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Yashvir Singh credited a simple piece of last-second advice from Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for producing the throw of his life, as the Indian javelin thrower surged from seventh place to clinc…
In-Form Tanvi Sharma, Fit-Again Kidambi Srikanth Headline Indian Challenge In Korea
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma and a fit-again Kidambi Srikanth will look to continue India's impressive run on the international circuit when they spearhead the country's challeng…
India Coach T Dilip, Released By BCCI After 5 Years, Shares Emotional Note
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Highlighting the iconic fielding medal tradition that brought a light-hearted yet competitive energy to the Indian dressing room after matches, especially during the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, Dilip…
"Developing UAE Cricket ILT20's Biggest Priority": CEO David White
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Every DP World ILT20 franchise is required to include UAE and Associate Members' players in its squad.
'If Rushed, Jasprit Bumrah Would Break Down Again': Report Gives Huge Injury Update
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
Jasprit Bumrah continues to undergo a rehabilitation process after suffering an impact injury to his left knee while fielding during the second ODI against England in Cardiff.
USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned For 8 Years Over ICC Anti-Corruption Code Breach
NDTV · 3 Aug 2026
According to the ICC, Reddy's eight-year suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025, when he was first provisionally suspended.