Glasgow gold quest begins: Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu lead India’s medal hopes at Commonwealth Games 2026 | Commonwealth Games News

Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…

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‘When you fear failure, you play to save yourself’: Shreyas Iyer’s message to Team India ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing tour of England and Ireland, India captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that he does not want his players to carry the fear of failure into the T20I series against Zimbabwe.The India skipper said players should not worry about what people outside the dressing room…

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TOI’s XI: The stars who lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News

The North American odyssey is over. Here are the stars who put their best foot forward.Pedro Porro (ESP, Defender) One of the tournament’s most attack-minded full-backs, Porro has balanced defensive discipline with constant overlapping runs. His accurate deliveries and relentless energy have given Spain width, while his recovery pace has helped neutralise dangerous wingers in…

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Kuldeep Yadav lands county deal after no-show in India vs England ODIs | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (File Photo) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season. The left-arm wrist-spinner will play five One-Day Cup matches before returning in September for three County Championship games. His stint begins with Friday’s 50-over clash against Glamorgan.In the club’s statement, Kuldeep…

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‘He was struggling’: Former India cricketer slams Shubman Gill’s captaincy against England | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord’s in London on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has questioned Shubman Gill’s captaincy following India’s 27-run defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord’s, criticizing the team’s decision to field only five bowling options in the series decider.India suffered…

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‘There were a lot of positives’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on ‘rough’ England tour, urges fearless approach in Zimbabwe | Cricket News

India skipper Shreyas Iyer during a T20I match against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer believes his team’s disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland has laid the foundation for future success, insisting the difficult phase has brought the squad closer together ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.After enduring a…

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Wasim Jaffer says KL Rahul ‘is at par’ with Virat Kohli, reveals one quality that separates them | Cricket News

India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has made a bold comparison between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, saying the Indian wicketkeeper-batter possesses the same level of talent and technical ability as the batting great. However, Jaffer believes it is Kohli’s unmatched mentality and relentless consistency that have…

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‘I sent a message to Alexis’: Mac Allister’s father reveals what son told him about Messi’s dressing-room pep talks | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final. (AP Photo) The mystery surrounding Lionel Messi‘s viral dressing-room speech before Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final has finally been addressed, with Alexis Mac Allister’s father dismissing speculation of an internal crisis and insisting the captain’s words were taken completely out of…

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‘For the sake of India’s future’: Yuvraj Singh calls for ‘dialogue’ amid NEET paper leak protests | Off the field News

Yuvraj Singh shares a heartfelt message on NEET protest NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak, urging all stakeholders to pursue dialogue and ensure that children and students are able to learn in a safe and peaceful environment.Taking to…

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