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Bihar beat Manipur by a massive 568-run margin in the Ranji Trophy Plate final to secure promotion back to the Elite group. The match featured a standout double century from opener Piyush Singh in the second innings and strong bowling spells that sealed a dominant, record-sized victory.
India sealed an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9 and chasing the target in just 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav starred with unbeaten fifties in a blistering run chase.
India wrapped up the T20I series against New Zealand with a win in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9 and racing to the target in just 10 overs, led by Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India wrapped up a series win against New Zealand in Guwahati, with bowlers setting up the result before Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start and Suryakumar Yadav’s finishing effort guided the chase. The win capped a dominant run across the series.
Bihar sealed a dominant 568-run win over Manipur in the Ranji Trophy Plate final to secure promotion back to the Elite Group, driven by a second-innings double century from opener Piyush Singh and three-wicket spells from Suraj Kashyap and Himanshu Singh.
India wrapped up a T20I series win over New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to a modest total and then chasing it rapidly. Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav powered the chase with aggressive unbeaten knocks, turning the pursuit into a short-format sprint and closing the series emphatically.
Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar, 23, is set to be conferred the Padma Shri, adding to his Arjuna Award and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. From Tokyo 2021 silver to Paris 2024 gold, his rise has been rapid, and he is now targeting bigger heights with an Asian record in sight.
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open 2026 in New Delhi, citing severe air pollution and questioning the choice of venue. The incident reignited discussion about athlete health, event scheduling and environmental risk management, even as the tournament featured strong participation and high-stakes matchups for Indian shuttlers.
Abhishek Sharma struck a 14-ball half-century and finished unbeaten as India chased down New Zealand’s target in just 10 overs in Guwahati, winning the third T20I by eight wickets and taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The innings was so explosive that New Zealand players were seen inspecting his bat after the assault.
India sealed a series victory against New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9 and then chasing the target in just 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav produced a blistering unbeaten partnership, turning the chase into a sprint and underlining India’s dominance in the five-match T20I contest.
India’s Padma Awards list for 2026 includes top cricket names Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur for Padma Shri, alongside other athletes and sports contributors.
Mumbai earned a bonus-point win over Hyderabad to confirm qualification for the Ranji Trophy knockouts, with a commanding all-round performance that kept them on top of their group standings.