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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.
Indian mixed doubles pair won more points overall but fell 21-16, 29-30, 22-24 to Turkey's Emre Sonmez and Yasemen Bektas after failing to convert match points
Lakshya begins his men's singles bid against unseeded Austrian Collins Valentine Filimon, while Jolly and Gopichand face a tougher second-round test against 16th seeds Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee
Ayush Shetty's stunning win over defending champion Shi Yuqi headlines an unbeaten opening day for the hosts, with P V Sindhu and both women's doubles pairs also advancing
Playing against the top-ranked Chinese shuttler, Shetty displayed remarkable composure throughout the deciding game to prevail 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 and send the Indian crowd into raptures.
Indian men's doubles pair advances to second round after Ireland's Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds retire midway through second game
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Devdutt Padikkal went past 150 as India recovered from two quick wickets to strengthen their position against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
Bangladesh scripted history in Darwin with their maiden Test win in Australia as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India beat Wales 3-1 in their Pool D opener to begin the Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win.
Devdutt Padikkal struck an unbeaten 131 on his Test return as India reached 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test in Galle.
India start their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales on August 15, hoping to make a strong start in a difficult Pool D that also features England and Pakistan
Gill-led side faces stern spin challenge against Sri Lanka as Gambhir looks to arrest recent Test slide
SAI spends around Rs 20 crore on renovation; capacity raised to 7,500 as venue prepares to host badminton's biggest names from August 17
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Fifa says the stake sale would unlock billions for development, but Uefa and Concacaf fear an opaque deal could make football's biggest events answerable to investors.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7: Sri Lanka's Pathirage topped qualifying with 82.84m; Neeraj, Rohit and Yash Vir advanced, while Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem placed seventh with 78.63m.
Rahane's numbers tell only part of his story; his enduring legacy lies in overseas resilience, quiet leadership and the belief he restored after the Adelaide collapse
Olympian Viren Rasquinha says blue is central to Indian hockey's legacy, turning a kit redesign into a wider debate over identity, symbolism and World Cup optics
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6: All 6 boxers who were in contention for a medal today have confirmed at least a bronze on the day for India.
Four spinners give India variety for conditions expected to favour turn, but concerns remain over batting against spin, Bumrah's fitness and the side's demanding WTC qualification equation