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SportsIndependence Day 2026: ‘2036 Olympics’ On PM Modi’s Mind As He Urges Push For Untapped SportsAuthored by: NikhilUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 09:55 ISTDuring his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games and urged for greater participation in various sports. PM Modi sets his sight On 2036…

CricketIndia’s 600th Test Begins With History In Sight: Gill, Pant And Jadeja Chase Major MilestonesAuthored by: NikhilUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 ISTShubman Gill will captain India in the historic 600th Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, marking a significant milestone in cricket history. This match is crucial for India’s World Test Championship ambitions. Shubman Gill…

CricketTeam India Celebrates Independence Day In Galle Before Historic 600th TestWritten by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 11:08 ISTIndia celebrated the 80th Independence Day in Galle ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. India Celebrates Independence Day In Galle: Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir Hoist Tricolour Before 600th Test (X/BCCI Video)The Indian cricket team celebrated…

CricketR Ashwin Lauds Bangladesh As Australia Stare At Embarrassing Defeat: ‘From 54 All-Out…’Written by: Faham UddinUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 17:43 ISTBangladesh are on top in the first Test against Australia in Darwin.R Ashwin Lauds Bangladesh As Australia Stare Embarrassing Defeat (AP)R Ashwin lauded Bangladesh after their stellar performance in the first Test against Australia. The…

CricketSteve Smith Creates History, Equals Massive Record Despite Australia’s Poor Show Vs BangladeshWritten by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 19:09 ISTSteve Smith equalled Joe Root’s record of 218 outfield catches in Test cricket by taking three catches in the 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Steve Smith has equalled a massive world record against Bangladesh.Photo : APBangladesh…

CricketDevdutt Padikkal Creates History, Becomes First Indian To Achieve Special Independence Day MilestoneWritten by: Rishav NarangUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 22:32 ISTDevdutt Padikkal created history and etched his name in record books after slamming a century on the first day of the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.Devdutt Padikkal slammed a century on day 1.…

CricketIndia vs Sri Lanka: Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sachin Tendulkar In Unique List During Galle TestWritten by: Rishav NarangUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 22:35 ISTYashasvi Jaiswal joined Sachin Tendulkar in a unique list during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter made his Test debut against West Indies in 2023.Yashasvi Jaiswal joined a unique list.…

CricketGod Sent For India vs Spinners: Sanjay Manjrekar In Awe Of Centurion Devdutt PadikkalWritten by: Rishav NarangUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 22:18 ISTSanjay Manjrekar was in awe of Devdutt Padikkal and heaped praise on the centurion after he slammed a century on day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131…

CricketKL Rahul Retires Hurt On Day 1 Of India Vs Sri Lanka Test, Coach Drops Major Update After Injury ScareWritten by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 21:30 ISTIndia is competing against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, concluding Day 1 with a solid score of 288/2. KL Rahul, who scored 77, retired hurt…