Sports

Rain Forecast Threatens Day 3 of India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

A wet spell is expected on the third day of the India vs Sri Lanka first Test, raising concerns that rain could spoil the match, according to NDTV Sports.

17 Aug 2026

CSK Names New Coach, Rejects Former Captain MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings have appointed a new head coach, turning down former captain MS Dhoni, who led India to a World Cup title.

17 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Spinners Steer Team to 460/9 on Rain‑Hit Day 2

Sri Lanka's spin attack lifted the team from 288/2 to 460/9 on the second day of the rain‑affected match, changing the game's momentum.

17 Aug 2026

Pant Dismissed in Galle Test; Former India Star Criticises His Common Sense

Rishabh Pant was dismissed in the Galle Test, prompting a former India star to question his common sense.

17 Aug 2026

India Outpaces Sri Lanka as the Sri Lankan Team Fights Back

In a recent India vs Sri Lanka cricket encounter, Sri Lanka staged a comeback, but India kept piling on runs, maintaining a dominant position.

17 Aug 2026

Bangladesh’s Historic Win Over India Dents WTC Final Hopes in Australia

Bangladesh defeated India in a Test match in Australia, a result that significantly weakens India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.

17 Aug 2026

Bihar To Get Sports Science Centre

Bihar is set to develop a state-of-the-art sports science centre in Rajgir. The centre will provide world-class training and facilities to athletes.

17 Aug 2026

India Reach 460/9 at Stumps on Rain‑Affected Day Two in Galle

India were 460 for 9 at stumps on day two of the rain‑affected Test in Galle.

17 Aug 2026

Magnus Carlsen Clinches World Chess Championship Title

Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen secured the World Chess Championship title after a decisive victory in the final match.

17 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal Scores 167, Joins Dravid and Pujara in Sri Lanka Record List

In a recent match in Sri Lanka, Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs, becoming the third Indian to feature on the Sri Lanka record list alongside Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara.

17 Aug 2026

Paris Saint‑Germain Seal €55m Transfer of Belgian Midfielder Mika Godts from Ajax

Paris Saint‑Germain have finalized a €55 million move for Belgian midfielder Mika Godts, signing him from Ajax ahead of the upcoming season.

17 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal Delivers Statement Knock

Devdutt Padikkal expressed his joy after delivering a remarkable performance. He had been dreaming of this moment, he said.

17 Aug 2026