More News09 Aug 2026 | 8:39 PMColombo, Aug 9 (UNI) India put in a strong showing in their only warm-up game ahead of the two-Test ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka. Chasing a target of 207 in the final innings, India secured a convincing six-wicket victory.
see more.. 09 Aug 2026 | 8:34 PMBengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) is facing an unusual challenge in filling its key head of sports science position, with several high-profile candidates withdrawing from the process, COE head VVS Laxman said on Sunday.
see more.. 09 Aug 2026 | 8:27 PMMumbai, Aug 9 (UNI) Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka, the BCCI confirmed on Sunday,
The left-handed batter, who has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru, has made significant progress in his recovery from the right toe stress reaction and is recovering well.
The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring his progress. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
see more.. 09 Aug 2026 | 8:12 PMBengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) The BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) on Sunday defended the selection of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan for the Sri Lanka series “subject to fitness”, saying injured players cannot be ruled out weeks before a tour when their recovery status may change before departure.
see more.. 09 Aug 2026 | 7:21 PMNew Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the nation to keep cheering for Indian athletes, delivering a simple but stirring message, "Jo khelega woh khilega. Always cheer for Bharat."
Sharing a spirited video with India’s medal-winning athletes from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Modi sought to capture the energy of a sporting nation increasingly finding pride in the achievements of its athletes.
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