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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.
The world No. 39 Indian pair, who entered the tournament unseeded, recovered from a slow start to defeat the Chinese combination 15-21, 21-16, 21-13
PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a 90-minute thriller against Wang Zhi Yi, losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in New Delhi.
Ayush Shetty is expected in action after 4:20 PM IST, with PV Sindhu to follow on Court 1 and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty scheduled after Sindhu's match.
PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty entered the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026, while Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda bowed out in New Delhi.
Lakshya Sen crashed out of the BWF World Championships after unseeded American Garret Tan rallied from a game down to win 19-21, 21-19, 21-17 in New Delhi.
India have now completed five of their six scheduled matches on Day 3 after Satwik-Chirag's match was called off after the India duo's walkover win. PV Sindhu still to come
Pakistan eye a first win over India in over a decade as the arch-rivals clash in a crucial Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D match on Wednesday. IND vs PAK hockey match to start at 6:30 pm IST.
Lakshya Sen fought back from a game down to beat Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi
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
The token exit price masks Rs 40.8 crore of paid-up equity and other historical financing at Jamshedpur FC; revenue fell 41 per cent in FY26 as income from central rights collapsed
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