India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand after suffering a low-grade right adductor strain during the opening match. The BCCI confirmed that its medical team is monitoring his recovery. The second match is scheduled for October 24 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Kishan scored just one run in the series opener, which India won by four wickets while chasing 226 runs. His absence could provide young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity to enter the playing XI as India aim to extend their 1–0 series lead. (PC: ANI)

India’s medal tally crossed the 100-mark at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting the strong performance of the country’s para-athletes. Indian competitors delivered notable results across athletics, shooting, archery, badminton and other disciplines. The achievement reflects the athletes’ determination, preparation and competitive spirit on the continental stage. India entered the Games aiming to improve on its previous record of 111 medals at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China. The performances of experienced champions and emerging talents have strengthened India’s campaign and brought renewed attention to para-sports nationwide. (PC: X)

Indian squash player Anahat Singh registered the biggest victory of her professional career by defeating Egypt’s eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini at the Silicon Valley Open 2026 in Redwood City, California. The 18-year-old, ranked World No. 15, defeated the tournament’s top seed and World No. 3 in straight games, winning 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in just 30 minutes. The victory secured her place in the women’s singles quarter-finals. Following her historic silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, Anahat will next face Egypt’s Salma Hany for a place in the semi-finals. 

India’s Anahat Singh pulled off the biggest win of her career by defeating Egyptian squash star Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the PSA Gold Chicago Open on Thursday.   The 18-year-old, ranked world No. 15, beat the tournament’s top seed and world No. 3 player 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 to enter the quarter-finals. El Sherbini is an 8-time world champion and a player Anahat has admired since childhood.   Anahat controlled the match with disciplined play and followed her game plan. The victory adds to her growing achievements after winning silver at the 2026 Asian Games and the World Junior Championship title earlier this year.  (PC: NDTV)

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), led by Mohsin Naqvi, has declined permission for Pakistan’s over-50s team to participate in the International Masters Cricket World Cup scheduled in India in January 2027. Pakistan won the previous edition, held in Sri Lanka last year. Fawad Ijaz, head of the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA), said organisers had been informed of the withdrawal so an alternative team could be arranged. According to Ijaz, organisers and Indian authorities had assured the team of visas and high-level security. However, Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister, reportedly told the association it could not travel to India. Pakistan’s hockey federation recently made a similar decision. (PC: AFP)

Suvarna Raj won gold in the women’s discus F54 event on Day 4 of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, delivering a strong start for India with a best throw of 15.66 metres. She defeated Iran’s Shahid Habibi by just 21 centimetres, taking India’s gold medal tally to 15. A wheelchair user, Suvarna has represented India at three Asian Para Games and competed internationally since 2017. Her recent achievements include discus gold and shot put silver at the Canberra Track Meet in January 2026, followed by bronze at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Beyond sport, she advocates accessibility and disability rights, having conducted over 1,000 accessibility audits nationwide. (PC: X)

Indian athletes Dilip Gavit and Mohammad Basil won gold and silver respectively in the men’s 100m T47 race at the 2026 Asian Para Games on October 21, securing a double podium for India at Paloma Mizhu a Stadium in Nagoya. The pair repeated their achievement from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Gavit also won gold and Basil claimed silver in the same event. The T45–47 classifications cover athletes with upper-limb impairments. Gavit underwent a right-arm amputation at age five after falling from a tree, while Basil was born without a limb. Their latest victories added to India’s successful campaign at the ongoing continental para-sports event. (PC: IANS)

India continued its impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as athletes Simran Sharma and Dilip Gavit won gold medals on October 21. Simran secured her second gold by winning the women’s 100m T12 final in a Games-record time of 12.02 seconds, following her 200m victory. Dilip Gavit clinched gold in the men’s 100m T47 event, finishing in 10.69 seconds. Mohammed Morssinganakath won silver in 10.72 seconds, completing an Indian one-two finish. Pranav Desai also earned bronze in the men’s 100m T64, strengthening India’s growing medal tally. (PC: PCI)

India continued its medal-winning run at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday. Ayush Verma won gold in the men’s shot put F53 event with a throw of 8.16 metres, securing India’s 10th gold medal. Para-archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag claimed silver in the women’s compound doubles after losing 141-150 to China in the final. India also secured medals in athletics, including a bronze for Anubhav Choudhary in the men’s 100m T35 event. Indian athletes continued competing across multiple sports as the country aimed to improve its overall medal tally. (PC: NDTV)

India continued its impressive campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with outstanding performances in para-athletics. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won gold in the men’s shot put F46 event with a Games-record throw of 15.87 metres. Mohammed Yasser secured silver with 15.06 metres, while Parveen claimed bronze with 14.94 metres, completing an all-Indian podium sweep. Meanwhile, Ayush Verma won gold in the men’s shot put F53 event, taking India’s gold tally to 10. Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag also earned silver in women’s compound doubles, strengthening India’s medal campaign. (PC: PTI)