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India enjoyed another productive day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 , adding four medals on Day 2 to take its overall medal tally to six. Shooting once again led India's medal charge, with Himanshu Dhillon winning silver, Rudrankksh Patil taking bronze and the Indian men's 10m air rifle team winning silver . Meanwhile, Suchika Tariyal created history by becoming India's first Asian Games medallist in mixed martial arts . Despite the strong medal haul, India continued to wait for its first gold medal of the Games. Shooting Delivers Three More Medals The shooting range once again proved to be India's strongest medal-producing venue. Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver India's Himanshu Dhillon won the silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle individual event. Dhillon finished with 252.4 points , behind China's Olympic champion Sheng Lihao , who won gold with 254.2 points and set an Asian Games record. The silver gave Dhillon his first Asian Games medal and adde...

India began its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with two silver medals on Day 1, while several Indian teams produced impressive results across cricket, hockey, badminton and mixed martial arts. Shooting provided India's first medals of the Games, with Elavenil Valarivan playing a central role by winning silver in both the women's 10m air rifle team and individual events. India Wins Two Silver Medals in Shooting India's medal campaign began in the women's 10m air rifle team event . The Indian trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod finished second with a score of 1898.0 , securing India's first medal of the Asian Games. China won gold with 1904.2, while Japan took bronze. Elavenil then returned for the individual final and added another silver medal to India's tally. She finished with 252.4 points , just 0.6 points behind Japan's Hinata Taichi, who won gold with an Asian Games record 253.0 . South Korea's Ban Hyoj...

India finished their T20I series against Afghanistan in spectacular fashion. Playing the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi , India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs to complete a commanding 3–0 series sweep . The star of the night was Abhishek Sharma , who produced one of the most explosive T20I innings by an Indian batter, scoring 108 runs from just 34 balls. Abhishek Sharma Produces a Record-Breaking Knock Abhishek walked in with India looking to set a big total and immediately changed the tempo of the innings. The left-hander reached his century in just 30 balls , becoming the fastest Indian to score a T20I century. His 108 came from only 34 deliveries and included 9 fours and 11 sixes . The innings had a strike rate of more than 300 and provided India with an extraordinary start to their innings. Abhishek's performance was particularly impressive because he had already scored 82 in the first T20I and 39 in the second , making him India's leading ...

Indian cricket has received a major boost ahead of the upcoming home ODI series against the West Indies. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have both been included in India's 15-member ODI squad , with Shubman Gill continuing as captain and KL Rahul named vice-captain. The announcement comes as India begin building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup , with the three-match West Indies series scheduled to begin on September 27. Rohit and Kohli Return to ODI Cricket The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is the biggest headline from India's latest squad announcement. Both experienced batters remain available in the ODI format, and their inclusion gives India two of the most experienced players in the international game as preparations for the 2027 World Cup continue. Shubman Gill will lead the side, creating an interesting combination of established experience and the next generation of Indian leadership. Shubman Gill Continues as Captain Gill has been retained as India's ODI captai...

The countdown to the 2026 Asian Games has entered its final stage, and India's men's hockey team has begun its journey to Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Indian team has departed for the Asian Games with two major objectives: defend its continental title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics . The hockey competition will take place from September 19 to October 4, with India entering the tournament as the defending men's champions. India Carry the Defending Champions Tag India won the men's hockey gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, defeating Japan 5–1 in the final. That victory also secured India's direct qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Three years later, the stakes are again extremely high. A gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya would once again provide the Asian Games champion with a direct qualification route to the next Olympic Games. Harmanpreet Singh Leads India The Indian team will be led by captain Harmanpreet Singh , one o...

India's preparations for the 2026 Asian Games have suffered another fitness setback. Star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining T20I matches against Afghanistan after suffering a fresh injury during India's opening match of the series. More importantly, his participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan is now uncertain, giving India's team management another selection headache just days before the squad is scheduled to travel. Varun Injured After Strong Comeback The timing of the injury makes the setback particularly frustrating for Varun. The 35-year-old spinner had only recently returned to India's white-ball setup after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered during the England tour. He made an impressive comeback against Afghanistan, bowling four economical overs for just 16 runs and taking one wicket in India's seven-wicket victory. However, he subsequently reported a fresh injury, with reports indicating a side/rib-area pr...