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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.

'It's the last World Cup': Virat Kohli makes massive statement around his future ahead of ODI WC
Cricket | Sep 26, 2026, 02:42 PM IST
Veteran India batter Virat Kohli took centre stage and talked about his future, reflecting on the upcoming edition of the ODI World Cup 2027, also revealing the upcoming World Cup will be his last.
Afghanistan qualify for Asian Games cricket quarter-final, set up clash against team India
Cricket | Sep 26, 2026, 01:12 PM IST
The Indian cricket team is all set to take on Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final, after the clash between Japan and Nepal was washed out, it was Afghanistan and Nepal who qualified for the knockouts.
Hardik Pandya's injury woes continue, shin injury rules him out of upcoming New Zealand series
Cricket | Sep 26, 2026, 12:19 PM IST
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's upcoming assignments, including the multi-format tour to New Zealand, as he sustained a fresh shin injury that has ruled him out for the next three weeks.

India clinches third gold medal, registers dominant win over Iran in women's Kabaddi final
Other Sports | Sep 26, 2026, 10:55 AM IST
The Indian team was brilliant as they took on Iran in the women's Kabaddi final. Defeating the side with a score of 37-34, the women's side won the country's third gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
Asian Games 2026, Day 7 LIVE: India look for fourth gold in men's kabaddi final
Other Sports | Sep 26, 2026, 02:32 PM IST
Day 7 of the ongoing Asian Games 2026 sees the Indian contingent hoping to put in their best performances in hopes of adding to their medal tally. Day 6 ended with India on 25 medals, and it could be interesting to see whether some gold medals follow on Day 7.
'Already building': Prasidh Krishna weighs in on India's preparation for BGT 2027
Cricket | Sep 25, 2026, 03:20 PM IST
Star India pacer Prasidh Krishna recently came forward and talked about the side's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027, and the upcoming ODI World Cup that is slated to be held in South Africa.

Will Yashasvi Jaiswal get a chance in India's XI ahead of WI series? Former cricketer opines
Cricket | Sep 25, 2026, 02:27 PM IST
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra took centre stage and talked about the recent performances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and opined on his chances of making the India playing XI ahead of the side's series against the West Indies.
Daren Sammy opens up on WI's chances ahead of India series, reflects on his side's preparations
Cricket | Sep 25, 2026, 01:36 PM IST
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy took centre stage and opened up on his side's chances as they gear up for a multi-format white-ball series against the West Indies, and opened up on how it could help with the preparations as well.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where does India stand after winning its second gold?
Other Sports | Sep 25, 2026, 12:52 PM IST
The Indian contingent added its second gold medal to its tally after a brilliant performance by Kamalkeet and Suruchi as they finished first in the 10m air pistol mixed team final. With more wins on the cards, let us have a look at where India stands in the medal tally after its second gold.

Asian Games 2026, Day 6 Highlights: India secure historic bronze medal in women's pole vault
Other Sports | Sep 25, 2026, 11:43 PM IST
Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026 saw the Indian contingent put forth some brilliant performances once more, bringing home the second gold medal for the country, the Indian team continues to showcase its brilliance at the event.
Kamaljeet-Suruchi strike gold for India, clinch top spot in 10m air pistol mixed team final
Other Sports | Sep 25, 2026, 09:27 AM IST
Putting forth a dominant performance, the duo of Kamaljeet and Suruchi performed brilliantly and won the gold medal for India in the 10m air pistol mixed team final. With 484.6 points, India finished ahead of Korea and Iran in the event.
Marco Jansen scripts history, achieves unique feat with exceptional show against Australia
Cricket | Sep 25, 2026, 08:57 AM IST
Star South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen performed brilliantly against Australia in the first ODI of the ongoing series, putting forth an all-round performance. Jansen joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Clarke, and many more.

Spot for Billie Jean King Cup 2026 final up for grabs as Spain take on Czechia today
Tennis | Sep 25, 2026, 08:08 AM IST
With Spain all set to take on Czechia in the semi-final of the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup 2026, let us have a look at the live streaming, broadcasting, and where to watch details of the upcoming clash between the two sides.
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.