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UP Warriorz Make the Biggest Move at the WPL 2027 Auction The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction concluded in Kochi on 28 October, with franchises strengthening their squads ahead of the upcoming season. The biggest headline was Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux joining UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore , making her the most expensive player sold at the auction.  With limited squad places available, the auction focused on strategic recruitment, overseas balance and adding depth to key departments. Sophie Molineux Becomes the Biggest Signing UP Warriorz secured Molineux after a bidding contest with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Her left-arm spin, batting ability and international experience make her a significant addition to the franchise. UP Warriorz also brought back explosive Australian all-rounder Grace Harris for ₹30 lakh and signed Indian all-rounders Sneh Rana and Asha Sobhana for ₹30 lakh each. These moves give the team more options in both batting and bowling....

A Memorable 199 That Put India A in Command Cricket can deliver extraordinary achievements and heartbreaking near-misses in the same innings. Devdutt Padikkal experienced both on 26 October 2026, scoring a brilliant 199 against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test at Lincoln, New Zealand, before missing out on a double century by just one run. Padikkal's innings helped India A recover from a difficult start and take control of the contest. His performance was supported by important contributions from Sai Sudharsan, Yash Rathod and Washington Sundar. Padikkal's Outstanding Comeback India A had endured a difficult first innings, being dismissed for just 113 runs. New Zealand A responded with 317, establishing a substantial first-innings lead of 204 runs. The visitors needed a strong response, and Padikkal delivered under pressure. The left-handed batter scored 199 runs off 248 balls , hitting 24 fours and three sixes. His innings demonstrated patience, concentration and the...

India vs West Indies: Shai Hope and Keemo Paul Lead a Powerful Comeback West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026, bringing the five-match series level at 2–2. With one match remaining, the series will now be decided in Bengaluru on 17 October. Shai Hope Powers West Indies to 247/3 After India elected to field, West Indies delivered a dominant batting performance, scoring 247/3 in 20 overs . Captain Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls , while Sherfane Rutherford added an unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries. Their partnership provided a powerful finish and left India with a challenging target of 248 runs. India’s bowling struggled to contain the West Indies batters, who struck 16 sixes during the innings. Sanju Samson’s Explosive Start Goes in Vain India began the chase aggressively, with Sanju Samson scoring 56 off just 23 balls . However, his dismissal proved crucial as West Indies began taking wickets at regular inte...

With the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup approaching, India's pace-bowling combination is becoming one of the biggest selection questions for the team management. The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India will need bowlers who can exploit the new ball, maintain pressure in the middle overs, generate bounce and execute their plans at the death. Jasprit Bumrah is the natural starting point of India's pace attack. The bigger question is which bowlers should accompany him. Should India prioritise Mohammed Siraj's seam bowling, Arshdeep Singh's left-arm angle, Mohammed Shami's experience, Prasidh Krishna's bounce, Harshit Rana's aggression or Bhuvneshwar Kumar's swing? Let's examine the combinations India could evaluate before finalising its World Cup attack. 1. Jasprit Bumrah + Mohammed Siraj + Arshdeep Singh The balanced three-pacer combination This combination offers India three different styles of fast bowling. Jaspri...

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan have come to an end, bringing more than two weeks of intense sporting action to a close. For India, the Games were defined by a slow start, a dramatic late surge, historic firsts, dominant performances in traditional strengths and gold medals across several team sports. India eventually finished fourth in the overall medal standings with 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze . Although India fell short of its record 106-medal haul from the previous Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya produced India's second-highest medal total in Asian Games history and delivered several performances that will be remembered for years. India’s Final Medal Tally Medal Count Gold 21 Silver 27 Bronze 37 Total 85 Overall Position 4th India finished behind China, Japan and South Korea, while staying ahead of Uzbekistan, Iran and Thailand. The Indian contingent won medals across 21 different sports , highlighting the increasing depth of Indian sport beyond a hand...

India enjoyed a memorable Day 11 at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya , adding eight medals to its tally, including two gold medals. The day's biggest highlights came from Neeru Dhanda in shooting and India's women's 4x400m relay team in athletics , while Gulveer Singh, boxing and relay teams added more medals to India's growing tally. At the end of September 29, India had 53 medals — 6 gold, 21 silver and 26 bronze — and moved into 10th position in the overall medal standings. Neeru Dhanda Makes History with Gold The biggest individual achievement of the day came from Neeru Dhanda . Dhanda won the women's trap individual gold medal , becoming India's first Asian Games champion in women's trap shooting. Competing in difficult rainy conditions, Dhanda produced a composed performance and finished with 28 hits , setting an Asian Games record in the final. Her victory also gave India its first individual shooting gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games. Earlie...