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Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.
Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.
Mirabai Chanu ended her wait of maiden Asian Games medal with a silver medal in Aichi-Nagoya
India have seven confirmed medal events on September 23, with Mirabai Chanu chasing the Asian Games medal missing from her career and targeting gold in the 49kg final
India's women's team beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs to successfully defend their gold medal in cricket; Badminton (men's team)- India beat Japan 3-0 in Q/F to assure India of another medal
Axar Patel defended eight in the final over after India made 32 for four, with Shreyas Iyer pointing to sharp turn and a sluggish pitch for the batting struggle
Asiad 2026: India added four more medals to thier tally on day 2, with shooting adding 3 medals (2 silver and 1 bronze), while MMA delivered with one bronze medal
The Archery Premier League (APL) expects to break even by its second or third season, while media rights could become meaningful from the third or fourth season onwards, says Anil Kamineni
Suchika Tariyal resumes MMA campaign after assuring India a medal, while shooters, hockey teams, kabaddi sides, paddlers and shuttlers will be in action on September 21
India won two shooting silvers, reached the women's cricket final, swept Kazakhstan in badminton, opened hockey with big wins, while Suchika Tariyal assured an MMA medal
Elavenil Valarivan won women's 10m air rifle silver with 252.4 after helping India take team silver on Day 1 of Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Japan's chef de mission Kosei Inoue said some competitions had already faced delays or postponements, with weather concerns around September 21
Abhishek Sharma finished with 108 off 34 balls as India posted 221 for seven after being asked to bat first.
Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball century against Afghanistan in Delhi broke Rohit Sharma's India record and surpassed the 33-ball hundreds by Sikandar Raza and Finn Allen
With the series sealed 2-0, India could rest Ishan Kishan to fit in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Samson and Abhishek's form complicates selection before the Asian Games gold medal defence
China's quarter-final against Bangladesh was washed out, with rankings deciding who progressed, as India prepare to face hosts Japan in their opening match on September 18
Sanju Samson says competing with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi demands a team-first mindset, while admitting criticism affects him and explaining why he tries to switch off the Wi-Fi
India captain Shreyas Iyer asks Afghanistan to bat first after winning the toss. India have made one forced change while the hosts Afghanistan are playing an unchanged 11 from previous match
The Sports Ministry reported Rs 702.86 crore in training calendar spending and Rs 97.84 crore from TOPS as India prepares to send 501 athletes, including 310 debutants, to Japan
Varun Chakravarthy highlights India's intent against spin after Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock against Afghanistan, while explaining his own focus on length and execution
Richard Pybus wants Afghanistan to build partnerships against India's spinners and give their bowlers more support as the hosts seek a stronger response in Tuesday's second T20I
We cannot accept a trophy from the hands of a representative of that country (Pakistan) who works against our country, says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia