Iyer, who took over as India's T20I captain from Suryakumar Yadav in June, has scored 632 runs in 22 matches as skipper this year.
Brazilian striker Igor Thiago’s journey from poverty in Brazil to Premier League stardom has been shaped by family sacrifice, personal loss and resilience. After a record-breaking season with Brentford earned him his first Brazil call-up, a difficult World Cup left him facing renewed scrutiny. Now, the 25-year-old is drawing strength from his wife and children as he looks to rebuild his form.
Kushagra was part of the India A squad set to face New Zealand A in a three-match unofficial Test series beginning on Saturday in Lincoln. He will now join the senior team for the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Tom Brady collected $170,000 for a speaking gig at Salem State University, generously donating the entire sum to charity. He allocated $50,000 to Best Buddies and distributed the remaining funds to various other organizations. With approximately 4,000 attendees present, ticket sales effectively covered his speaking fee. However, the event was notable for Brady facing questions about the NFL's Deflategate saga. The university reported a financial profit from hosting the event.
From securing international teams to managing logistics, sponsorships and ticket sales, the recent high-profile international football matches that brought Panama, Brazil and Uruguay to India are expensive propositions. The promoter explains why commercial returns are not always guaranteed and why government backing could be crucial to building the market.
India’s Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won the silver medal in the women’s compound doubles event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Indian pair lost 141-150 to China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final.
On October 21, India aims to build on its momentum during the Asian Para Games. A variety of athletes are set to compete across disciplines such as athletics, swimming, and powerlifting. Following a successful previous day, the team is eager to boost its medal count, with numerous medal events lined up that highlight emerging talent across various sports.
India's para archer Sheetal Devi broke a seven-year-old world record by scoring 149 in the women's compound elimination round at the Asian Para Games 2026. Sheetal surpassed the previous record of 148, set by Jessica Stretton, during her pre-quarterfinal match against Chan Yuen.
Bhavina Patel won a bronze medal in the women's singles Class 4-5 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games 2026. She lost in the semi-finals to Zhang Bian of China, finishing her singles campaign. Previously, Bhavina was the flag bearer for India at these Games. Her notable achievements include winning silver at the Tokyo Paralympics and gold at the Commonwealth Games.
