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Sri Lanka invokes Buddha and cultural ties to boost cricket relations with India

Sri Lankan officials highlighted shared Buddhist heritage and cultural links with India as a foundation for deepening cricket cooperation between the two nations.

23 Aug 2026

Arunachal Wushu star Nyeman Wangsu secures Team India berth for Asian Games 2026

Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu from Arunachal Pradesh has qualified for Team India for the 2026 Asian Games, as reported by India Today NE.

23 Aug 2026

British, VPS and Guru Nanak Foundation School Lead Jalandhar Lawn Tennis Event

British players, VPS and Guru Nanak Foundation School emerged as the top performers at a lawn tennis competition in Jalandhar, according to Amar Ujala.

23 Aug 2026

Jalandhar Hosts Punjab Youth Run, Attracting Hundreds of Young Runners

The Punjab Youth Run was staged in Jalandhar, drawing a large crowd of young athletes from across the state.

23 Aug 2026

Hull City Upset Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League Opener

Hull City delivered a surprise 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the season‑opening Premier League match.

23 Aug 2026

Shoriful Islam's Seven-Wicket Spell Sets Bangladesh Record vs Australia

Bangladeshi pacer Shoriful Islam claimed seven wickets in a match against Australia, the best bowling figures ever recorded by a Bangladesh bowler.

23 Aug 2026

Australia defeats Bangladesh in 2nd Test, climbs WTC 2025‑27 standings

Australia secured a victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, boosting their position in the 2025‑27 World Test Championship table.

23 Aug 2026

Shubman Gill becomes fourth‑youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs

Gill crossed the 3,000‑run mark on the opening day of the second Test, overtaking Kapil Dev to become the fourth‑youngest Indian to achieve the milestone.

23 Aug 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes Duleep Trophy debut for East Zone, scores 8 runs

All-rounder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened his Duleep Trophy campaign for East Zone, contributing 8 runs.

23 Aug 2026

Inaugural Governor’s Archery Gold Cup (Compound) Kicks Off in Gangtok

The first edition of the Governor’s Archery Gold Cup for the compound bow category has begun in Gangtok, Sikkim.

23 Aug 2026

Shriya Gupta, Vishal Thappar Become First J&K Sabre Fencers Selected for Asian Games

Shriya Gupta and Vishal Thappar have been named to India’s Asian Games fencing squad, becoming the first sabre athletes from Jammu and Kashmir to earn the honour.

23 Aug 2026

Jaiswal‑Fernando spat erupts in Colombo after Indian opener’s dismissal

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando got into a heated exchange after the Indian opener’s wicket fell, prompting the Sri Lankan captain to step in.

23 Aug 2026