Sarvesh Kushare (Image credit: X) From a corn-husk landing pit in Deogaon to India’s best-ever CWG men’s high jump finish, national record-holder Sarvesh Kushare finally has the big-stage medal he had long sought.Deogaon, a village near Nashik, is a long way from athletics’ biggest stages. Kushare, however, has long believed he belongs among the elite….
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (Photo by AP) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has revealed that Shan Masood fractured his finger during the first Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, an injury that affected the team’s batting plans in their 90-run defeat.Masood picked up the injury while batting in the first innings and was forced to bat…
NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker admitted she had “mixed feelings” after winning bronze in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China. While pleased with her progress, the Olympic medallist said she believes she can perform even better.“Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I’m happy…
India’s medal events for CWG on 29th July (image: X) India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 as several top athletes take centre stage across weightlifting, athletics, boxing, swimming, para sports and lawn bowls on Wednesday, July 29.The day begins with Sanjana competing in the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has cleared the air over his “serve drinks” remark about young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ashwin said the comment was not made in a negative way and his intention was to highlight the importance of learning for the 15-year-old by spending time around the team. Ashwin clears…
Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur NEW DELHI: India added more medals and strengthened its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Day 6, thanks to a historic silver from Gulveer Singh, another podium finish in weightlifting, and a strong showing in boxing.Gulveer was the standout performer, becoming the first Indian ever to win…
West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening match of the two-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was the star performer, claiming five wickets in the second innings as Pakistan were bowled out for 120 while…
NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh were congratulated by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam after winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During a virtual interaction, the Chief Minister praised the two weightlifters for bringing glory to both Manipur and the country. Manipur CM interacted virtually with Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta.Mirabai clinched the gold…
Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Priya Ghanghas (60kg) produced a stunning comeback to beat home favourite Niamh Mitchell, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also reached the semifinals to assure India of at least three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition on Tuesday. However, Parveen Hooda and Kapil…
Gulveer Singh, of India, crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at…