Morning lads! Ready to dive into the world of sports? Not a great week for Indian hockey lovers, but for cricket lovers it was wonderful. Check out what is up for the weekend.
SPORTS FLASH
Sonal Delays Indian Victory
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Sri Lanka has been outplayed for two weeks, and one man keeps refusing to accept it.
Sonal Dinusha walked out at Galle with his team 90 for 5 and made a maiden Test hundred. He came back in the second innings and made 84. At the SSC on Wednesday, he was still there with two wickets standing, pulling Prasidh Krishna in front of square for the boundary that took him to 103. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 and sent straight back in to follow on.
Devdutt Padikkal has more runs in this series. 167 at Galle, 117 in Colombo. Look at where those runs came from, though. Padikkal batted with India piling up 462 and 503, the game already leaning in his favor. Dinusha has batted with the innings collapsing around him every single time.
One of them is confirming his talent. The other is holding up a roof on his own. Read more
QUICK LOOK
Vaibhav Unlocks Another Skill
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🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi arrived with the bat, but surprised everyone with the ball, grabbing two wickets in four balls. Read more
♟️ Praggnanandhaa storms into the Grand Chess Tour final, outplaying Keymer 19-9 and taking another giant leap on the world stage. Read more
🎾 Federer turned back the clock at the US Open, stunning Roddick with vintage shots and reminding fans of his magic. Read more
🏏 England captain Joe Root was left frustrated after Brydon Carse’s nightclub incident sparked fresh questions over the team’s off-field discipline. Read more
🤯 BCCI may open a new cricket chapter as Andaman & Nicobar’s association moves closer to joining India’s cricket family. Read more
HOCKEY WORLD CUP 2026
50 Years Wait Continues, But For How Long?
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MEN’S
India’s Hockey World Cup journey ended with more questions than answers. After a campaign filled with defensive lapses and missed chances, coach Craig Fulton admitted the team fell short when it mattered most. Harmanpreet Singh’s side now faces a tough review as they search for consistency on the biggest stage. Read more
WOMEN’S
India’s women’s hockey team missed the World Cup semi-finals, but they left behind a story of progress. After a difficult year filled with setbacks, injuries, and doubts, the team showed better fitness, stronger defence, and growing unity. The result hurt, but this journey proved they are moving in the right direction. Read more
HOT SEAT
Jaiswal Or Harsha.. Who Is Right…?
The heat of a cricket match often brings out emotions, but Yashasvi Jaiswal wants people to see the full picture before judging him.
After his heated exchange with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, the young Indian opener found himself at the centre of criticism. Commentator Harsha Bhogle also shared his views on the incident, prompting Jaiswal to respond and ask fans not to judge him based on one moment.
Jaiswal explained that competitive cricket can get intense, especially when players are fighting hard for their teams. For him, it was just part of the battle on the field, not something that should define his character.
The left-hander has built his reputation through fearless batting and hard work. Now, he hopes his performances and attitude over time tell the bigger story. Read more
FRANCHISE CRICKET
East Delhi Walked Off With A Thrilling Win
Delhi Premier League 2026: East Delhi Riders signed off their DPL 2026 journey on a high, holding their nerve to beat Purani Dilli 6 by 10 runs in a thrilling finale. Get the scorecard
Caribbean Premier League: Moeen Ali’s unbeaten 56 set the stage, but it was the Falcons’ bowlers who finished the job, crushing Tridents by 30 runs and returning to CPL 2026’s top spot. Get the scorecard
GAMES TO WATCH
Matchups set to define the sporting week ahead
Game | Date | Venue | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
Cricket Bilateral: India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test | 23rd - 27th August 2026, 10:00 AM IST | Colombo | SonyLiv |
Cricket Bilateral: England vs Pakistan 2nd Test | 27th - 31st August 2026, 10:00 AM IST | Lord’s | - |
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