Morning lads! Ready to dive into the world of sports? India is almost out of the race for the World Test Championship Final, but the upcoming two Test series are going to be crucial.
SPORTS FLASH
Did Shubman Make The Wrong Decision?
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Sri Lanka Refuses to Give Up as India’s Win Slips Away in Colombo
India looked set to wrap up the Colombo Test, but Sri Lanka had other plans. After being forced to follow on, the hosts found themselves staring at defeat. Then came a gritty fightback led by young batter Sonal Dinusha, who stood firm when everything around him was falling apart.
India had dominated most of the match, posting 503/9 declared and putting Sri Lanka under immense pressure. But Test cricket has a way of creating unexpected heroes. Dinusha’s calm century, supported by the lower order, frustrated India’s bowlers and kept Sri Lanka alive.
Rain added more drama, slowing India’s push for victory. In the end, Sri Lanka’s resistance saved the match, though India still took the series 1-0. A reminder that in Test cricket, the game is never over until the final wicket falls. Read more
QUICK LOOK
Pragganandha Made Another History
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♟️ Praggnanandhaa turned a six-point deficit into a historic win, defeating Caruana to become the first Indian to lift the Grand Chess Tour title. A comeback that will be remembered. Read more
🏏 Years after their fathers shared the field, Aryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid carry the legacy forward with India U-19. Read more
👟 Ancy Sojan battled PCOD, transformed her fitness, and leapt 6.88m to break a 22-year-old national long jump record. Read more
🤾🏼♀️ Neeraj Chopra’s javelin journey rolls on! Despite missing events, he secured his Diamond League Final spot, keeping India cheering. Read more
🏏 India enters the Women’s Asia Cup with one clear goal; anything less than lifting the trophy will feel like a disappointment for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team. Read more
HOCKEY WORLD CUP 2026
Women’s Team Breaks The 52 Year Wait
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MEN’S
India’s World Cup journey did not go as planned, but the team has one final chance to end on a high. After missing out on the semi-finals, Harmanpreet Singh and Co. will face Belgium in the 7th-8th place match, looking to find their rhythm and carry confidence into the next challenge. Read more
WOMEN’S
India’s women’s hockey team created a special moment at the World Cup. After 52 years, the team recorded its best-ever finish by defeating Germany 3-1. A strong comeback, fearless play, and belief on the field helped the players script a chapter that Indian hockey fans will remember. Read more
FRANCHISE CRICKET
Saim Ayub’s Ton In CPL
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Delhi Premier League 2026: South Delhi Superstarz stormed into the final after a commanding eight-wicket win over East Delhi Riders, chasing victory with ease. Get the scorecard
Caribbean Premier League: Saim Ayub’s blazing 102 powered Jamaica Kingsmen past Patriots, as they held their nerve to seal an 11-run CPL win. Get the scorecard
GAMES TO WATCH
Matchups set to define the sporting week ahead
Game | Date | Venue | Stream |
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Cricket Bilateral: England vs Pakistan 2nd Test | 27th - 31st August 2026, 10:00 AM IST | Lord’s | SonyLiv |
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