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Goa Calls for Review After Singapore Sailor Pulls Out, Boosting Indian Sailor Dayne’s Asian Games Prospects

Following the sudden withdrawal of a Singapore sailor from the Asian Games, the Goa sports authority has asked for a review, opening a potential slot for Indian sailor Dayne.

27 Aug 2026

AMIMYDO and SCYC clinch men’s and women’s titles at State Senior Volleyball tournament

AMIMYDO secured the men’s championship while SCYC won the women’s title at the State Senior Volleyball tournament, according to The Sangai Express.

27 Aug 2026

Mitchell Starc Overtakes Jasprit Bumrah to Top ICC Test Bowling Rankings

Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc has risen to the ICC's number‑one spot in the Test bowling rankings, ending India's Jasprit Bumrah's tenure at the top.

27 Aug 2026

Shubman Gill’s Spectacular Catch Dismisses Kamindu Mendis

India captain Shubman Gill took a remarkable catch to bowl out Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, as shown in a video released by Free Press Journal.

27 Aug 2026

Sonal Dinusha Matches World Record in 2nd India-Sri Lanka Test

Sri Lankan batsman Sonal Dinusha equalled a world record in the second Test against India, becoming only the eighth player to achieve the feat.

27 Aug 2026

Indian men's cricket team to kick off Asian Games campaign on Sept 28

India Today reports that the Indian men's cricket side will begin its Asian Games campaign on 28 September.

27 Aug 2026

India enforce follow‑on as Sri Lanka’s Sooriyabandara, Mendis resist in 2nd Test

India imposed the follow‑on in the second Test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts still fighting back with contributions from Niroshan Sooriyabandara and Ravindu Mendis.

27 Aug 2026

India on brink of series win as Shubman Gill steers 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

On day four of the second Test in Sri Lanka, India moved close to a series victory with Shubman Gill leading the batting charge.

27 Aug 2026

Suthar-Pant duo triggers Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s wicket in SL‑IND clash at Colombo

In the Sri Lanka vs India game in Colombo, the combined effort of bowlers Suthar and Pant led to the dismissal of Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

27 Aug 2026

India Spin Coach Proposes Free-Hit Rule to Reduce Test No‑Balls

India's spin coach Sandeep Bahutule has called for a free‑hit provision in Test cricket to curb the rising number of no‑balls. The suggestion aims to deter bowlers from overstepping and restore fairness to the game.

27 Aug 2026

India Turns the Screw Against Sri Lanka in Test Match

India's Test side decisively outplayed Sri Lanka, turning the screw on the opposition in a recent match.

27 Aug 2026

India Nears Victory Against Sri Lanka in Tense Test Match

India is close to securing a win over Sri Lanka despite the host nation's strong resistance.

27 Aug 2026