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Sports updates

Late bloomer Saransh Jain gets India call-up for SL Tests

Saransh Jain, 33, could debut for India in Sri Lanka, aiming to fulfill his lifelong dream and become the oldest Test debutant since 1998.>

'Be bold. Be a changemaker': Vita Dani on building UTT, Butterfly's trust, and the Olympics validation

On the sidelines of UTT Season 7, Vita Dani tells HT how building the league, Butterfly's backing and ChatGPT's partnership are reshaping Indian table tennis.>

From polio and abuse to Commonwealth Games gold: Sharmila Dhankar's extraordinary story

The medal also means Sharmila Dhankar can now fulfil a promise she made to herself before leaving for Scotland>

Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France, lands first coaching role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021

Zinedine Zidane praised Deschamps for winning the 2018 World Cup and stepping down after the recent World Cup, where Les Bleus lost in the semifinals to Spain.>

'Not able to give what was expected': Gurindervir Singh’s coach apologises after disappointing CWG exit

Gurindervir Singh's 2026 Commonwealth Games ended abruptly in Glasgow, finishing 28th in men's 100m heats with a time of 10.39 seconds.>

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates Day 6: Weightlifter Nirupama Devi Seram trailing big time in women's 63kg final

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates Day 6: Nirupama Devi Seram aims to bring India's third gold. She is in action in the women's 63kg final.>

PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu applaud Sharmila Dhankar after India's first CWG para-athletics gold

The PM shared a congratulatory message on X, describing Dhankar's achievement as a historic moment for Indian sport and wishing her success in the future.>

India eye five Commonwealth Games medals on Day 6 as Harjinder Kaur and Gurveer Singh lead charge

After a successful Day 5 with six medals, India's hopes are high for Day 6 at the Commonwealth Games.>

Italy rebuild collapses in only 16 days as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo walk out after FIGC blocks Pirlo appointment plan

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo quit their Italy roles after Andrea Pirlo's rejection shattered trust and ended the FIGC rebuild just 16 days after its launch.>

Open champion Fox welcomed home by thousands after 'whirlwind few days'

Open champion Fox welcomed home by thousands after 'whirlwind few days'>

Credits : HTimes