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Akshit Bhatnagar

Akshit Bhatnagar is a Sub-Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers sports. A passionate follower of cricket and football, he can talk about both for hours. With 3.5 years of experience in digital media, he has previously worked with CricTracker and FirstSportz Media. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from JECRC University, Jaipur. He can be reached at akshitbhatnagar@indiatvnews.com.

Team India bags silver medal in mixed 4x400m relay race at Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Sep 24, 2026, 07:41 PM IST
The squad of Machettira Poovamma, Vishal Thennarasu, Ramraj Vithya, and Thekkinalil was brilliant for India as the contingent grabbed its second medal in athletics. After Seema Kumari's bronze, team India brought yet another medal in athletics.
'I just want to play': David Miller committed to feature in ODI World Cup despite no contract
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 05:44 PM IST
Veteran South Africa batter David Miller took centre stage and talked about how he is looking to play in the ODI World Cup and is looking to compete for the national team for as long as he can after being named in the playing XI for 1st Australia ODI.
Elina Svitolina's Ukraine seals spot in Billie Jean King Cup semi-final after hard-fought win
Tennis | Sep 24, 2026, 03:59 PM IST
Team Ukraine performed brilliantly at the Billie Jean King Cup 2026, defeating Belgium across three matches, Ukraine booked their spot in the BJK Cup semi-final, where they will be taking on either Italy or China.

'I'd love to see him on pacy wickets': Rob Walter challenges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of NZ vs IND
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 02:30 PM IST
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter recently came forward and talked about how he is looking forward to seeing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play for India as the side gears up to take on New Zealand in the multi-format series.
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his decision to not retire from Portugal after FIFA World Cup 2026
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 02:19 PM IST
Veteran Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently came forward and talked about his decision to not take retirement from the national team after his side's loss at the FIFA World Cup 2062 as he gears up for a comeback at the Nations League.
Lisa Keightley steps down as Mumbai Indians' head coach ahead of WPL 2027, side names replacement
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 01:38 PM IST
In a major development, Mumbai Indians women came forward and announced that Lisa Keightley has stepped down as the head coach of the franchise ahead of WPL 2027, with Luke Williams being named as his replacement.

Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal clinch bronze medal in mixed skeet final
Other Sports | Sep 24, 2026, 12:46 PM IST
The duo of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal added a bronze medal to India's tally at the Asian Games 2026, the duo finished ahead of Qatar but lost the tiebreaker against Korea to secure third place in the event.
Where to watch South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI live on TV and stream online in India?
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 11:44 AM IST
With South Africa all set to take on Australia in the first of three ODI matches on September 24, let us have a look at the live broadcast, streaming, and where to watch details of the upcoming clash between the two sides.
BCCI set to hold IPL 2027 auction in Goa in December; Check details
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 01:24 PM IST
The BCCI's (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Devajit Saikia came forward and talked about how the IPL (Indian Premier League) auction is slated to be held in Goa in December after the previous three editions were held overseas.

Zaheer Khan appointed Chennai Super Kings head coach ahead of IPL as franchise looks to bounce back
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 season looming on the horizon, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings came forward and named former India cricketer Zaheer Khan as their head coach for the upcoming IPL season.
IND vs JPN weather report: How will weather in Sano fare as Japan eye top-flight cricket action?
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 06:55 PM IST
The Indian team is all set to take on Japan in a one-off T20I clash ahead of the upcoming Asian Games men's cricket event. The two sides will take on each other in Sano for the clash, and ahead of the game, let us have a look at the weather report for the game.
Jack Edwards added to Australia ODI squad to face SA, pace duo released from the team
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 04:49 PM IST
With Australia all set to take on South Africa in a three-game ODI series next, CA (Cricket Australia) took centre stage and revealed that they are adding all-rounder Jack Edwards to Australia's squad ahead of the series.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers clinch ETPL 2026 title after stellar 7-wicket win against Belfast Wolves
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 03:05 PM IST
The Edinburgh Castle Rockers put forth a brilliant showing in the ETPL (European T20 Premier League) 2026 final, taking on Belfast Wolves in the summit clash. Rockers registered a seven-wicket victory to clinch the title.
'Absolutely pathetic': Gary Neville slams Manchester United after latter's run of subpar form
Football | Sep 21, 2026, 01:50 PM IST
Former Manchester United player Gary Neville took centre stage and talked about his former side's form in the ongoing season of the Premier League. He slammed the side for their subpar run of form after the draw against Fulham.
'That would be my aspiration': Stephen Fleming reflects on his long-term vision as England coach
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 12:59 PM IST
England's newly appointed Test head coach Stephen Fleming took centre stage and opened up on his long-term vision for the side and what is the first thing on his agenda as England begin their Test rebuild.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons clinch CPL 2026 title, register dominant eight-wicket win
Cricket | Sep 21, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons took on Jamaica Kingsmen in the summit clash of the CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2026, putting forth a brilliant performance. Falcons registered an eight wicket victory to clinch the title.
Himanshu Dhillon, Rudrankksh Patil add to India's medal tally, clinch silver and bronze medals
Other Sports | Sep 21, 2026, 10:54 AM IST
The duo of Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon performed brilliantly and won the bronze and silver medals, respectively, in the men's 10m air rifle individual final, taking India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 to six.
Josh Inglis slams magnificent century, achieves massive feat with brilliant knock against ZIM
Cricket | Sep 20, 2026, 08:58 PM IST
Star Australia batter Josh Inglis put in a good showing against Zimbabwe in the third ODI of the series between the two sides, scoring a ton in the second innings. Inglis also achieved a massive feat as well.
Alexander Zverev shines as Germany book place in Davis Cup 2026 final eight
Tennis | Sep 20, 2026, 08:27 PM IST
Germany put forth an exceptional showing in the ongoing Davis Cup 2026 round 2 qualifier and managed to defeat Croatia across four matches as they booked their ticket for Bologna for their second straight time in the Davis Cup finals.
Asian Games 2026: Elavenil Valarivan's silver medals highlight India's excellent start
Other Sports | Sep 20, 2026, 07:14 PM IST
The Asian Games 2026 kicked off for several sports on September 20, and the Indian contingent put forth a good showing on day 1. Elavenil Valarivan was the highlight of the day as she clinched two silver medals for India on the first day.