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HockeyIndia At Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026: Schedule, Format, Squad – All You Need To KnowWritten by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 14:40 ISTIndia is gearing up for its debut at the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, aiming for a historic performance. They are in Pool D, competing against China,…

Hockey‘This Could Be My Last World Cup’: Manpreet Singh Sets Sights On Ending India’s 51-Year World Cup WaitWritten by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 13:30 ISTManpreet Singh believes India have the talent and experience to win the Hockey World Cup, ending a 51-year title drought, and confidently backs the team to reach the final.‘This Could…

ChessR Praggnanandhaa Beats Jorden Van Foreest, Moves to Second Spot At Sinquefield Cup 2026Written by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 13:32 ISTAt the Sinquefield Cup 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa earned a crucial victory in Round 3, defeating Jorden van Foreest and positioning himself near the top of the leaderboard. R Praggnanandhaa has moved to…

Cricket‘I Am Comfortable As Captain’: Shubman Gill Opens Up On Pressure As India Begin WTC Fightback In Sri LankaWritten by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 15:01 ISTShubman Gill has set India a clear WTC target as they begin a crucial Sri Lanka series, with qualification hopes resting on a strong turnaround.‘I Am Comfortable As Captain’:…

Badminton‘Pressure on Shi Yuqi’: Ayush Shetty’s Plan to Turn the Tables at BWF World ChampionshipsWritten by: Sudipta BiswasUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 18:20 ISTAyush Shetty has lost all three of his previous meetings with World No. 1 Shi Yuqi. But improved endurance, speed, sharper tactics and home support have given India’s rising star belief ahead of…

Cricket‘It’s My Follow-Through’: Mitchell Starc’s Angry Exchange With Mehidy Hasan Miraz Caught On CameraWritten by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 18:15 ISTMitchell Starc confronted Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the Bangladesh batter crossed the protected pitch area during a run, as Australia struggled against a dominant Bangladesh in Darwin.Mitchell Starc of Australia appeals unsuccessfully for a…

CricketJemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out Of Asian Cup And Asian Games, BCCI Announces ReplacementWritten by: Rishav NarangUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 23:29 ISTJemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the Asia Cup and the Asian Games due a hamstring injury. The BCCI has called up Pratika Rawal, who is uncapped in T20Is.Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out…

CricketAbishek Porel Denied Bail, Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Rape CaseWritten by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 18:59 ISTDelhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was denied bail and sent to judicial custody following allegations by a medical student, which the cricketer has denied.Abishek Porel Denied Bail, Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Rape Case (BCCI/IPL)Photo…

CricketAakash Chopra Names India’s Playing XI For 1st Test vs Sri Lanka, Picks Sai Sudharsan’s ReplacementWritten by: Rishav NarangUpdated Aug 14, 2026, 23:31 ISTAakash Chopra has named India’s playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. The former India opener picked Devdutt Padikkal to replace Sai Sudharsan.Aakash Chopra picked Sai Sudharsan’s replacement. Photo: Instagram/APAhead…