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Prime Volleyball League Auction: Indian Stars Fetch Big Money

The Prime Volleyball League auction saw Shameemudheen become the biggest Indian buy at Rs 20 lakh, with other players like Muhammad Nihal C K, Shon T John, and Jasjodh Singh also securing significant bids. The auction also highlighted the growing importance of grassroots talent, with several U-21 players earning spots in PVL franchises, underscoring the league's commitment to nurturing future stars.

Rediff 18 Aug 2026 12:42 am

Our defence didnt do well, admits Fulton

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:35 am

World No. 1 Beaten, But No Time to Celebrate for Ayush Shetty!

Giant-killer Ayush Shetty on Monday described his stunning win over defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi as special, but was quick to stress that the job is far from done at the ongoing BWF World Championships.

Rediff 18 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Facing the No. 1 challenge

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:16 am

Ayush Shetty's 1st Reaction After Beating World No 1 Shi Yuqi At BWF World Championships

Ayush Shetty described his stunning win over defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi as special, but was quick to stress that the job is far from done at the ongoing BWF World Championships.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 11:50 pm

JagadeesanandShahrukhopen up about challenges

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 11:28 pm

Ravindra Jadeja's consistency admirable: Manav Suthar

Indian cricketer Manav Suthar has expressed his admiration for veteran Ravindra Jadeja's consistency.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 11:23 pm

The Knight Riders Group interested in The Hundred: Report

The Knight Riders Group, owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is reportedly interested in investing in The Hundred.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

All-rounders with 4,000 runs and 350 wickets in Tests

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja completed another major milestone in Test cricket on Monday.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

Hockey World Cup: England exposes Indias shortcomings

The European side rallies to score a 4-2 win and advances to the second round; Harmanpreet & Co. lack ideas and composure inside the circle

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 10:56 pm

Have Pakistan ever won a Test series in England? Stats

As England gear up to face Pakistan in a three-match series, it's worth noting the historical significance of this rivalry.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Players with most international caps after turning 35: Here's the list

Cricket's calendar is now more packed than ever, with players having to keep up with constant assignments across formats.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 10:47 pm

Ajaraie Hat-Trick Fires NorthEast United Into Durand Cup Semis

NorthEast United FC secured a thrilling 5-2 victory over Shillong Lajong in the Durand Cup semifinals, largely thanks to Alaaeddine Ajaraie's hat-trick. After trailing 1-2 at halftime, the Highlanders mounted a spectacular second-half comeback, scoring four goals to book their spot in the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive time, where they will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 10:41 pm

Show composure: Coachs message to India ahead of must-not-lose Pakistan clash

Following India's defeat in the Hockey World Cup, coach Craig Fulton emphasised the necessity for stricter defensive discipline. He urged players to maintain composure and enhance their defensive strategies ahead of the critical match against Pakistan. Midfielder Manpreet Singh echoed his sentiments, pinpointing defensive errors as pivotal to their loss. A point against Pakistan is essential for India's progression to the next round.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

WC: India coach questions FIH over Chinas penalty stroke, later deletes posts

Indian women's hockey coach questioned the penalty-stroke rule interpretation after a draw. He shared footage and sought clarification from the International Hockey Federation. Former players also expressed their views on the controversial penalty-stroke action. The coach later removed his social media posts regarding the incident. FIH had not responded to clarification requests at the time of publication.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

'Sab Talvaar Chalayenge': Rishabh Pant's Hilarious 'Ravindra Jadeja' Banter Caught On Stump Mic

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan left everyone in splits with their hilarious conversation, which was caught on the stump mic during Day 3 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

Barcelona Reach Agreement To Sign Rodri From Manchester City. This Is The Reported Fee

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City star Rodri, various sources confirmed to ESPN. Barcelona's previous two bids for Rodri had failed, but the La Liga champions made a third offer over the weekend with a total package of 76.5 million euros.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:42 pm

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi; India 5-0 on Day 1

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling contest. Led by the young Indian's heroics and PV Sindhu's comfortable win, India made a perfect 5-0 start on the opening day of the tournament in New Delhi.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 9:33 pm

'College Can Wait, Olympics May Not Come Again': Indian Squash Star Anahat Singh Puts Harvard Plans On Hold

India's rising squash star Anahat Singh has put her plans for Harvard on hold to give herself the best possible chance of making history at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with the 18-year-old acknowledging that the opportunity to compete at squash's Olympic debut may not come around again.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

IPL 2027: Who can be Mumbai Indians's next captain?

The Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise may be facing another leadership change ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

Hats Off To Volunteers, BAI: PV Sindhu's Special Praise As World Championships Returns To India

Star shuttler PV Sindhu lauded the efforts of the volunteers, support staff, government and the Badminton Association of India (BAI) for ensuring a well-organised World Championships, saying the support extended to the players had made her experience at the home event particularly positive.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

PV Sindhu Eases Into 2nd round, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Also Advance In BWF World Championships

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her bid for a historic sixth BWF World Championships medal on a rousing note, outclassing Ireland's Sophia Noble in straight games to cruise into the women's singles second round on Monday.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Durand Cup 2026: Mohun Bagan Prevail On Penalties Over Jamshedpur FC, Secure Semi-Final Berth

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to cruise to the semi-finals of the Durand Cup on Monday.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Ayush Shetty Registers Biggest Win Of His Career, Stuns World No.1 Shi Yuqi At BWF World Championships

Giant-killer Ayush Shetty produced the biggest upset of the BWF World Championships, stunning world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in a thrilling battle to seal a memorable win and advance to the men's singles second round, while PV Sindhu also advanced comfortably in the women's singles on Monday.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

India Suffer First Defeat Of Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Lose 2-4 To England In Pool Clash

India conceded three second-half goals to suffer a 2-4 defeat to the higher-ranked England in their second pool match of the men's Hockey World Cup on Monday.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

BWF World Championships: Ayush Shetty beats defending champion Shi Yu Qi

21-year-old Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty knocked out top seed Shi Yu Qi in three games at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

We got the results in the end: Manav Suthar

Suthar, who made his debut against Afghanistan earlier this year, grabbed four wickets

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Babar Azam Out Of 1st England Test ? Report Reveals Possible Pakistan Captaincy Picks

Pakistan suffered a huge setback before the start of their Test series with England and will be without their skipper Babar Azam, who suffered an injury to his hand, in the first Test starting in Leeds.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at potential retirement from professional football

Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may be in his final year of professional football, revealing post-retirement plans while aiming to leave behind a legacy

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Antonsen: India Open Needs New Schedule Due To Delhi Smog

World No. 4 badminton player Anders Antonsen has called for the India Open tournament to be moved from its traditional January-February slot due to severe winter pollution in New Delhi. He described the conditions as insane and ot pleasant to play in, causing a burning sensation and poor visibility. Antonsen believes the current time of year is much better for hosting such events.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Hockey WC: Indias 32-year England jinx continues as late goals seal 2-4 defeat

England secured a 4-2 victory over India in their Hockey World Cup Pool D match. India led 2-1 at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh. England responded strongly in the second half, scoring three times to seal the win. This defeat means India must draw against Pakistan to advance. The result extends India's winless streak against England in the World Cup.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Will Babar Azam be available for 1st England Test?

Babar Azam's participation in Pakistan's opening Test against England is still uncertain, as per Cricinfo.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

Vallab eliminates Ayan

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi in a thrilling opening-round clash at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Monday.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Meet Ayush Shetty, The 20-Year-Old Indian Who Entered Badminton Asia Championships Final

At just 20 years old, Ayush Shetty has already made a name for himself on the international badminton stage, most recently stunning the world by defeating World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Ayush Shetty: India's Badminton Star Who Stunned World No. 1 Shi Yuqi At BWF World Championships

India's 21-year-old badminton star Ayush Shetty stunned defending champion and World No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in the BWF World Championships 2026 Round of 64 clash.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

Shetty Stuns World No. 1, Sindhu Cruises At World Championships

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty caused a major upset on the opening day of the BWF World Championships by defeating world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also comfortably advanced to the second round in women's singles, while other Indian doubles pairs, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, secured their spots in the next round.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 8:00 pm

Manav Suthar press conference: 4 wickets, first-ball breakthrough & more

Manav Suthar reflects on his four-wicket haul, first-ball breakthrough, bowling plans and his learnings from Sri Lankas spinners after Day 3 of the first Test.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Mohun Bagan Edge Spirited Jamshedpur FC in Durand Cup Thriller

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Jamshedpur FC 9-8 in a penalty shootout after their Durand Cup quarterfinal match ended 1-1 in regulation time. Sahal Abdul Samad scored for Mohun Bagan and Devendra Murgaonkar for Jamshedpur. Mohun Bagan secured their spot in the semifinals after a dramatic sudden-death shootout.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 7:09 pm

PV Sindhu makes stunning start at Badminton Worlds

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu commenced her 2026 Badminton World Championships journey with a commanding straight-game victory over Sophia Noble in New Delhi.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja decimate Sri Lanka in Galle: Stats

In a riveting display, spinner Manav Suthar led the Indian bowling attack as the visitors bowled out Sri Lanka for 284.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Top stars for WA Continental Tour meet

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 7:01 pm

Seize The Grey and Bezawada Sultan please

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

Ravindra Jadeja Scripts History With 350 Test Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja added another remarkable achievement to his Test career after becoming the latest Indian to enter the 350-wicket club during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Jadeja reached the milestone on Day 3 after dismissing Keshara Nuwantha for

Oneindia 17 Aug 2026 6:50 pm

PV Sindhu gets off to stellar start at Badminton World Championships, registers exceptional win in round 1

The Badminton World Championships 2026 kicked off in perfect fashion for ace India shuttler PV Sindhu. Taking on Irish star Sophia Noble in the first round, PV Sindhu registered a straight-sets win. The two stars met at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on August 17th.

India TV 17 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

IND vs SL: Indian spinners shine as visitors secure 178-run lead against SL

India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test to claim a commanding 178-run lead, powered by Manav Suthar's 4/76 and Ravindra Jadeja's 3/57

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

IND vs SL 1st Test: Sri Lanka scored 284 runs after losing 90 wickets in 5 overs; Sonal Dinusha scored her first century

Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Despite a poor start, Sri Lanka scored 284 runs in the first innings. India took a 178-run lead in the first innings.Sri Lanka's innings was restricted to 284 runs.Sri Lanka was all out for 284 in their first innings on the third day of the first Test at the...

Kalam Times 17 Aug 2026 6:27 pm

Sindhu Cruises Into Second Round At Worlds

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu commenced her campaign at the BWF World Championships with a dominant victory over Ireland's Sophia Noble. Sindhu, a five-time World Championships medallist, is aiming for a historic sixth medal at the event. Other Indian pairs, including Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, also advanced.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 6:26 pm

Babar Azam remains in doubt for first Test against England

Pakistan are set to make a late selection call over Babar as they await clearance of his finger injury from the medical panel

Espn CricInfo 17 Aug 2026 6:22 pm

Barcelona reach agreement with Manchester City to sign Ballon d'Or winner Rodri

Barcelona have agreed a package deal of 76.5 million with Manchester City for Spanish midfielder Rodri, who is expected to arrive in Catalonia in the coming days

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

India vs England LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India Aim To Break 32-Year Curse, Face England In Blockbuster Clash

India vs England LIVE Score Updates, Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India face England in a blockbuster Hockey World Cup pool game.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 6:06 pm

U-11 Table Tennis Quarterfinals: Top Seeds Advance

Rajvardhan Tiwari and Debanshu Chakraborty secured quarterfinal victories in the Under-11 Boys category at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. The tournament also saw thrilling five-game matches and a remarkable comeback by unseeded Inaaya in the girls' section, highlighting emerging talent.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 6:05 pm

PV Vishnu header sends East Bengal FC into Durand Cup semifinals

East Bengal FC secured a 1-0 victory over Indian Army FT, courtesy of a first-half PV Vishnu header at the Salt Lake Stadium, to book their spot in the Durand Cup semifinals

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 5:59 pm

Ricky Ponting Shows The Mirror To Australia After 'Embarrassing' Bangladesh Defeat

Australia's batting has been facing growing scrutiny recently, and it all compounded when the Aussies were catapulted in their own backyard despite being at full strength as Bangladesh scripted a nine-wicket victory.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Afghanistan's Asian Games Cricket Squad: Mohammad Nabi's Son Hassan Eisakhil Included

Middle-order batter Darwish Rasooli has been named captain of the Afghanistan squad for the men's cricket event at the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja Sparkle, India Take Commanding Lead In 1st Test Despite Sonal Dinusha's 100

Indian bowlers met an unexpected obstacle in centurion Sonal Dinusha but the Manav Suthar-led unit carried enough grunt to establish a sizable 178-run lead over Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test on Monday.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

Galle Test: India bowl out SL, lead by 178 runs

Being reduced to 90/5 in response to India's 462, Sri Lanka avoided a follow-on on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 5:41 pm

We've Got A Huge Role To Play In Developing Cricket Across Europe: Glenn Maxwell On ETPL

Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin and Scott Edwards have expressed optimism about the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL)

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Dickwella-Sonal headline Day 3 of Galle Test, resilient knocks help keep Sri Lanka afloat

Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka proved to be a roller coaster of emotions for the fans. The day began with India losing their final wicket and posting a...

India TV 17 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

Sovereign King and Noraiah catch the eye

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

All-round numbers that define Ravindra Jadeja's stature in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fifth Indian to complete 350 wickets in Test matches.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev In Elite List, Becomes 4th Player Ever To Achieve This Feat

Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite group in Test cricket as the India all-rounder completed 350 wickets in the longest format during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 5:24 pm

Arsenal outclass Manchester City 3-0 to win Community Shield in Cardiff

Arsenal made a powerful statement ahead of the new season, defeating Enzo Maresca's Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to retain the Community Shield

Mid Day 17 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Jadeja scripts history with 350th wicket, joins Kapil, Botham, Vettori in elite club

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone in Test cricket. He became the fourth player ever to score 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja joins an elite group of all-rounders with this achievement. His efficiency is highlighted by reaching this landmark in under 100 matches.

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 4:53 pm

Ravindra Jadeja etches name in history books, joins elite list as he clinches major Test milestone

The Indian team took on Sri Lanka on the third day of the ongoing first Test between the two sides. Taking on each other in Galle, India came in to bat in the first innings...

India TV 17 Aug 2026 4:38 pm

Sciver-Brunt to sit out Ireland ODIs as Dean takes charge again

Regular captain rested for three-match series as England name 'forward-looking' squad

Espn CricInfo 17 Aug 2026 4:37 pm

East Bengal Women Secure Strong Start In AFC Champions League

East Bengal's women's team secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Rajshahi Stars FC of Bangladesh in their AFC Women's Champions League Preliminary Round opener, with Olivia Anokye scoring a brace and India internationals Astam Oraon and Soumya Guguloth adding to the tally.

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Niroshan Dickwella slams fighting half-century on Test return

Sri Lankan batter Niroshan Dickwella showcased his resistance against India's bowling attack on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

Mohun Bagan vs Jamshedpur FC LIVE Score, Durand Cup Quarter-final MBSG vs JFC Updates: Sahal's 2nd Minute Strike Keeps MB Ahead

Mohun Bagan vs Jamshedpur FC LIVE Updates: Mohun Bagan lead Jamshedpur FC in the first-half

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm

PV Sindhu vs Sophia Noble Live Streaming BWF World Championships 2026 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

PV Sindhu vs Sophia Noble Live Streaming BWF World Championships 2026 Live Telecast: PV Sindhu will start her campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026 with a Round of 64 clash against Ireland's Sofia Nobel.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Charlie Dean to lead England in Ireland WODI series: Details here

All-rounder Charlie Dean has been appointed as England's captain for their upcoming three-match Women's ODI series against Ireland.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

'Probably our worst performance': Harry Maguire slams Manchester United after pre-season loss to AC Milan

The Premier League 2026-27 season is right around the corner, and ahead of the season, the various sides are hard at work preparing for it. 20-time league winners Manchester United are in the middle of their pre-season currently, and the side recently took on AC Milan.

India TV 17 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Ravindra Jadeja becomes fifth Indian with 350 Test wickets

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has unlocked another massive achievement in international cricket.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Armand Duplantis Secures 4th Successive European Title, Breaks Championship Record

World record-holding, multi-time Olympic and world champion pole vault superstar Armand Duplantis broke the championship record to capture the European Championship for the fourth successive time at Birmingham.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 3:49 pm