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Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as India’s women’s cricket captain after leading the team to its maiden ODI World Cup, ending a decade of inspirational leadership.
India, Germany, Qatar, Turkiye and others will present bids to host the 2036 Olympics, with IOC assessing projects on infrastructure, funding, support, and legacy planning.
Sourav Ganguly was appointed Delhi Capitals’ head coach for IPL 2027, returning to the franchise he first joined in 2019, replacing Hemang Badani.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ended his 2026 season due to a knee injury, missing key tournaments and opening the door for Alexander Zverev’s rankings push.
Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as India’s women’s cricket captain, ending a historic reign marked by global triumphs and inspiring leadership that transformed the sport’s stature.
Uruguay coach Diego Forlan urged respect for India ahead of their Salt Lake clash, warning his side against complacency despite the gulf in footballing standards.
Max Verstappen claimed his first win of 2026 at the rain‑delayed Bahrain GP, holding off Kimi Antonelli to secure the 72nd victory of his career.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed balancing continuity with exposure in the T20I series vs West Indies, highlighting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s development within the squad.
India face Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium, aiming to bounce back after Brazil defeat, with Ryan Williams leading attack against Darwin Núñez’s world‑class threat.
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein, set for his 100th T20I, vowed his team will challenge India in the five‑match series starting October 6 in Lucknow.
J&K fine‑tunes ahead of Ranji Trophy defence, addressing Umar’s no‑balls and missing Auqib Nabi, as Dogra’s men face Madhya Pradesh on October 11.
India face West Indies in the 1st T20I at Lucknow, with Samson under scrutiny and Windies boosted by Hetmyer, Powell, Shepherd, and Hosein’s return.
Hardik Singh hailed India’s retention of the Asian Games hockey gold as a historic achievement, calling it vital after the World Cup disappointment and securing Olympic qualification.
India’s Deepak Punia won the men’s 97kg bronze at Asian Games 2026, defeating Mongolia’s Ganbataar, adding to his silver from Hangzhou and strong international record.
India’s 17‑year‑old Kumkum Mohod won historic recurve gold at Asian Games 2026, defeating Korea’s Oh in a shoot‑off and securing an Olympic quota.
KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 rescued India from 4/2, powering them to 351/7 against West Indies, with Rohit’s 92 and Gaikwad’s 57 adding crucial support.
India’s Aman Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Chong Song Han 11‑7 to win the men’s 57kg wrestling gold at Asian Games 2026, upgrading his bronze to gold.
India’s men’s hockey team beat Malaysia 5‑1 to clinch gold at Asian Games 2026, completing a double triumph alongside the women and securing Olympic qualification.
JOC chief Seiko Hashimoto admitted logistical problems at the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games but insisted criticisms overlook positives, including athlete resilience and successful competition management.
Adhiban says Vaishali is India’s best chance to beat Ju Wenjun, while Gukesh remains favourite against Sindarov, reflecting India’s growing chess dominance.