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Hockey, Shooting, Cricket, Badminton Among Major Sports Axed From 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly. Table tennis, squash, cricket, netball, and road racing have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece. The total number of events at the Games will be nine fewer compared to the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Polly Inglis Earns Maiden Call-Up As New Zealand Name Squad For Women's ODI Series Against India

Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up as recently-crowned Women's T20 World champions New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Inglis, 28, was rewarded for consistent performances with both bat and gloves for Otago Sparks in the women's Super Smash and New Zealand A, leading to her first New Zealand Cricket central contract in June. “We're really excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” Head coach Ben Sawyer said in a statement.

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.

"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.

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders Among Five IPL Franchises Bidding For Teams In The Hundred: Report

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams in the English Cricket Board-run The Hundred, according to a report. The GMR Group, recently named the new owner of Hampshire, and Avram Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United Football Club, also submitted bids before the ECB's October 18 deadline for potential investors, reported ESPNCricinfo. The ECB has invited bids for a 49 per cent stake in each of the eight franchises, with the board retaining majority control.

Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Behind Sachin Tendulkar: Cheteshwar Pujara's Stunning Feat

As debate and discussion regarding India's Test team continues following their 46 all out collapse against New Zealand, a castaway man has delivered a reminder of his class. Cheteshwar Pujara, now 36, slammed a double century for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy. Pujara's double century was his ninth double century in first-class cricket, making him the Indian batter with the joint-highest double centuries. He also edged closer to legendary Indian batter Rahul Dravid in an elite list, where he is only behind Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.

"Was Seated On His Bed": Sakshi Malik On Sexual Harassment By Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The 2016 Rio Olympics medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has unfolded some of the most heartwrenching chapters of her career in her memoir, Witness. Malik, who quit the sport a few months ago, made an explosive claim, alleging former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. In her autobiography, the wrestler spoke of an incident from the 2012 Asian Junior Championship in Almaty (Kazakhstan) where the then wrestling body chief, Brij Bhushan, tried to harass her in his hotel room sexually.

"Optimistic Of Being Fully Fit Before Australia Tour": Mohammed Shami To NDTV

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Hockey, Shooting, Cricket, Badminton Among Major Sports Axed From 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Polly Inglis Earns Maiden Call-Up As New Zealand Name Squad For Women's ODI Series Against India

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

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

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders Among Five IPL Franchises Bidding For Teams In The Hundred: Report

Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Behind Sachin Tendulkar: Cheteshwar Pujara's Stunning Feat

"Was Seated On His Bed": Sakshi Malik On Sexual Harassment By Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

"Optimistic Of Being Fully Fit Before Australia Tour": Mohammed Shami To NDTV