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All you need to know about Johor Darul Ta’zim, the Malaysian team which held Chelsea to draw

By The Hindu Sportstar · 8m ago · 1 min read

This stalemate comes just a day after Xabi Alonso’s side beat AC Milan 3-0 in Indonesia. With this draw, Chelsea’s pre-season tour…

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When did Sarfaraz Khan last play a Test match for India?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 13m ago · 1 min read

Sarfaraz comes into the series on the back of a prolific Ranji season in 2025/26, in which he scored 429 runs from…

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India predicted XI for 1st Test against Sri Lanka: Pant over Jurel, three spin all-rounders — Questions that coach Gambhir faces

By The Hindu Sportstar · 16m ago · 1 min read

After completing its practice game in Colombo on Sunday, India will head to Galle for the first Test of the two-match series.

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TNPL 2026 Live: Duraisamy, Mukilesh provide Royal Kings rapid start

By The Hindu Sportstar · 20m ago · 1 min read

TNPL 2026 Live: Find updates and highlights from the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 match between Nellai Royal Kings and Tiruppur Tamizhans…

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SPORTS

VVS Laxman opens up on rejecting India head coach job

By The Hindu Sportstar · 22m ago · 1 min read

Laxman said that he turned down the offer due to personal reasons and wants to stay at the CoE for now, helping…

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SQUASH THE BRIDGE

Sanya Vats finishes as runner-up at Ballarat Squash Open 2026

By The Bridge · 34m ago · 2 min read

Sanya Vats' promising run ended in the final of the 2026 Ballarat Open, the PSA Women's Challenger Tour 3 event, in Victoria,…

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SPORTS

IND vs SL Test series — Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan

By The Hindu Sportstar · 39m ago · 1 min read

Sarfaraz’s selection represents a significant return for a batter whose Test career had appeared to stall after his promising debut in 2024.

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India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI Warm-Up Game: Shubman Gill-Led Team India's Report Card

By NDTV Sports · 43m ago · 1 min read

Team India had the ideal preparation under its belt ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, with the Shubman Gill-led side…

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Sarfaraz Khan Returns For Sri Lanka Tests, Replaces Injured India Star

By NDTV Sports · 44m ago · 1 min read

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan on Sunday replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in Team India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri…

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With India Needing 16 Off Last Over In Warm-Up Match, Mohammed Siraj Does The Unthinkable - Watch

By NDTV Sports · 45m ago · 1 min read

Mohammed Siraj boasted of his batting skills to help India register a thrilling win over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day…

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SQUASH

Indian sports wrap, August 9: Sanya finishes second in Ballarat Open squash

By The Hindu Sportstar · 49m ago · 1 min read

Here are India’s major updates, scores, and results from the world of sports on Sunday, August 9.

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MANIPUR

Durand Cup 2026: TRAU FC edges Indian Navy to end campaign on a high

By The Hindu Sportstar · 57m ago · 1 min read

The result also confirmed debutant FC Raengdai as Group D winner, securing its place in the quarterfinals.

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"Was Supposed To Be India Head Coach, Could Not Take Up Due To Personal Reasons": VVS Laxman

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman revealed that he was offered the role of Team India head coach back in…

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"Jo Khelega, Wo Khilega": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets India's CWG 2026 Medallists

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the country's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in New Delhi on Sunday.

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SPORTS

Marmoush’ brace helps Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid in final pre-season friendly

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Omar Marmoush scored twice and Rayan Ait-Nouri added a late third as Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1…

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