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Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth start their Denmark Open 2026 campaigns on Tuesday. Lakshya faces Chou Tien Chen, while Srikanth plays Arnaud Merkle in the Round of 32. Fans can watch these matches live on the BWF TV YouTube channel or the FanCode app from the SJF Bank Arena.
Ollie Pope withdrew from the Afghanistan Premier League draft following moral concerns raised by the ECB. Rob Key said, "It becomes a moral judgement and players have to be prepared to take the right moral stance." While Will Smeed and David Willey also pulled out, Dawid Malan remains available for selection.
Rhythm Sangwan finished fourth in the women’s 25m sports pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo on Monday. The shooter missed the bronze medal by two hits after a tough final series. Other Indian rifle and pistol shooters also failed to reach the finals in their respective events.
Cindy Hook will step down as CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organizing committee when her four-year contract ends this year. Organizers announced her decision on Tuesday. Hook said, “The foundations for success have been well laid.” The committee started recruiting a new leader to manage the next project stages.
Jos Buttler faces a long recovery after surgery on his left hamstring, injured during the September ODI series against Sri Lanka. The 36-year-old shared a hospital photo on Monday, saying, "Feeling more motivated than ever!" He will miss upcoming tours in Pakistan and Australia following this abrupt season end.
Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel scored a century against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. After reaching the milestone, he broke down in tears. Reflecting on his emotional reaction, Porel said, "I didn't want to cry, but the tears came out on their own." He now wants to focus on cricket.
Former fielding coach R Sridhar warned that India’s fielding woes could worsen during the upcoming New Zealand tour. He said, "I think our fielders will have to adapt." Players must adjust to chilly, windy conditions that make catching difficult. Sridhar suggested using hand warmers to stay ready between the deliveries.
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a historic hat-trick against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. He became the first Bangladeshi pacer to achieve this feat in Test cricket. Hasan dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, and Ziaur Rahman in three consecutive deliveries, helping his team gain momentum on the third day.
Indian athletes are busy across multiple sports on October 13, 2026. Players started their opening rounds at the BWF Denmark Open, while the ISSF World Cup continues in Cairo. Meanwhile, the Archery Premier League in Hyderabad, the National Hard court championships in Delhi, and the Senior Nationals in Panchkula also continue.
Sarah Dambanevana, the first Zimbabwean female umpire in a Women's T20 World Cup, died in Harare on Monday, October 12, at age 36. She spent months in hospital after a March medical procedure. Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said, "Sarah served Zimbabwe with distinction, first as a player and then."
Sunil Gavaskar shared memories of the late Garry Sobers at the Bombay Gymkhana on Monday. Gavaskar recalled how Sobers dropped him twice during his 1971 debut series. “I owe my career to him,” he said. The batting legend also shared funny stories about dressing room visits and team luck.
Rishabh Pant is out of the India A squad for the first two New Zealand matches due to injury, the BCCI said on Monday. Kumar Kushagra will replace him for these games. Pant sustained a left-side strain while leading the Rest of India squad and is now recovering under medical care.