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.
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Team India moves one step closer to gold, defeats South Korea 2-0 to reach women's hockey final
Hockey | Sep 30, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe Indian women's hockey team put forth a brilliant performance and defeated South Korea in the semi-final of the event at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. The side will be taking on China in the final for the gold medal clash.
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John Campbell breaks Ricardo Powell's 27-year-old record with sensational ton against India
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTStar West Indies batter John Campbell performed brilliantly and scored the fastest-ever century by a Windies batter against India in ODI cricket. He broke the 27-year-old record of Ricardo Powell with his knock as well.
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Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where does India stand after winning its 10th gold?
Other Sports | Sep 30, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTThe Indian team has been brilliant at the Asian Games 2026. On the 11th day of the event, India secured four gold medals in the early stages of the day, with the compound archery team winning the gold in the men's, women's, and mixed team events.
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IND vs WI 2nd ODI Highlights: India chase 406 runs with 39 balls remaining against West Indies
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe West Indies came in to bat first against team India in the second ODI of the series, smashing three centuries in the first innings, the visitors posted a total of 405 runs, giving the Indian team a mammoth target to chase down.
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India clinches gold in men's compound archery event, defeats China in thrilling final
Other Sports | Sep 30, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTIndia clinches gold in men's compound archery event, defeating China in a thrilling final. The trio of Sahil Jadhav, Kushal Dalal, and Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam performed brilliantly in the summit clash and went on to bring India's 10th gold medal.
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Yashvir Singh settles for silver medal in men's javelin at Asian Games, Rohit Yadav grabs bronze
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTYashvir Singh brought home the silver medal for India in the men's Javelin final, while his compatriot Rohit Yadav grabbed the bronze medal. The two Indians were surpassed by Sri Lanka's Pathirage who is in the form of his life.
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WPL Retention 2027: Complete list of players retained and released of all teams
Cricket | Sep 28, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTThe stage is set for the mini-auction of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2027, ahead of the auction, the various sides have announced their retentions and releases ahead of the auction slated to be held on October 28.
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Kagiso Rabada returns as South Africa name preliminary squad for 1st Australia Test
Cricket | Sep 28, 2026, 04:10 PM ISTSouth Africa is all set to take on Australia in a three-game Test series shortly after the conclusion of the ongoing ODIs. Ahead of the series, CSA took centre stage and named an 18-man preliminary squad for the first Test.
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Ian Bishop heaps massive praise on Virat Kohli after latter's sensational century in first WI ODI
Cricket | Sep 28, 2026, 03:23 PM ISTFormer West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop recently came forward and hailed the performance of star batter Virat Kohli after he smashed his 86th international century while taking on the West Indies in the first ODI.
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From Wushu to Kurash: How India is making its mark in Asian Games' unconventional sports
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTThe Indian contingent has surprised many with a variety of medals at the Asian Games 2026, the country has scripted history by clinching medals in MMA, Kurash, Wushu. On the same note, let us have a look at what the unconventional sports that India is excelling in are.
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Esha Singh barely misses out on gold medal glory, brings home silver in air pistol final
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTEsha Singh won the silver medal for India in the women's 25m air pistol as she barely missed out on the gold after a loss in the shootout. Furthermore, Pinky Balhara secured a bronze medal in Kurash as well.
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Asian Games 2026, Day 9 Highlights: Yashvir Singh-Rohit Yadav grab silver and bronze medals in men's
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTThe 9th day of the ongoing Asian Games 2026 saw the Indian contingent put forth some brilliant performances in the athletics department. The nation brought home two medals in javelin, and several in a vareity of races as well.
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Asian Games' cricket quarter-final gets abandoned due to rain, team India achieve qualification
Cricket | Sep 28, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTThe Indian team achieved automatic qualification to the Asian Games' cricket semi-final as their clash against Afghanistan was washed out due to adverse weather in Japan. The side will be taking on the winner of Sri Lanka vs Nepal in the semi-final.
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Shubman Gill smashes 10th ODI century, leads India from the front in run chase against WI
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 08:59 PM ISTStar India skipper Shubman Gill performed exceptionally well as the Men in Blue took on the West Indies in the first ODI of the series. Completing his century, Gill led India from the front in the run chase.
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Shreyas Iyer opens up as India prepare to kick off Asian Games' cricket campaign against Afghanistan
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTIndia's T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer recently came forward and talked about his side's upcoming quarter-final clash against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 and opened up about his team's preparations.
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Linda Noskova's Czechia slams Ukraine, registers dominant 2-0 win to clinch Billie Jean King Cup
Tennis | Sep 27, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTCzechia continued its brilliant run at the Billie Jean King Cup 2026, taking on Italy in the summit clash of the tournament. Czechia was once again crowned the BJK Cup champions with a 2-0 win over Italy.
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Ancy Sojan grabs silver medal in women's long jump at Asian Games 2026, Shaili Singh misses out
Other Sports | Sep 27, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTIndia's Ancy Sojan performed brilliantly in the women's long jump final at the Asian Games 2026. Despite leading up until the last round, Sojan missed out on the gold as she missed the mark in the final round and had to settle for silver.
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Campbell-Greaves join elite list with solid opening stand against India in first ODI
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 04:40 PM ISTThe duo of Campbell and Greaves performed brilliantly against India in the first ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides. Building a solid partnership, the two joined an elite list in the process as well.
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Anahat Singh scripts history, clinches silver medal in singles squash at Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Sep 27, 2026, 02:53 PM ISTIndia's star squash player, Anahat Singh, clinched the silver medal for India in the women's singles squash final at the Asian Games 2026. Furthermore, Abhay Singh missed out on the gold medal clash as well, settling for silver.
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IND vs WI 1st ODI LIVE score: Virat Kohli's blistering ton helps India beat West Indies by 8 wickets
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 10:59 PM ISTRiding on centuries by Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, India managed to comfortably defeat West Indies by eight wickets at the Greenfield International Stadium.