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Hockey Set To Be Axed From 2026 Commonwealth Games. Report Reveals Possible Reason

Hockey is set to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the host city of Glasgow looks to cut costs, several media reports here stated but both the the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) remained tight-lipped on the matter. Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on the budget.

Exclusive: Mohammed Shami Keen On Australia Tour, Set To Take Domestic Cricket Route

The ongoing Test series against New Zealand is a good opportunity for India to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. The five-match Test series will be played in the Down Under, starting from November 22. The conditions in Australia will be challenging but Rohit Sharma and co are highly confident, courtesy of India's victory over there in the previous two editions of the BGT. Ahead of the highly-anticipated series, fans around the world are waiting for the return of India pacer Mohammed Shami.

"We're Here To Make Amends": Pat Cummins Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy vs India

Australian skipper Pat Cummins is determined to "make amends" against India in the upcoming five-match Test series, as he aims to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in over a decade. The two teams will face off in a five-match series starting November 22 in Perth. India will come into the contest with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy firmly in their grasp, having held it for nearly a decade and winning two consecutive series in Australia. "We've had a bit of a break, so I'm excited for the five match Test series. Excited to get into it," the 31-year-old said in Star Sports' Press Room.