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Koustav Sengupta

Koustav Sengupta is a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers sports. With over five years of experience in digital journalism, he has a knack for live coverage and player interviews. Before joining India TV, he worked with CricTracker. Koustav holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Sister Nivedita University. He can be reached at koustavsengupta@indiatvnews.com.

Seema clinches bronze in Women's 10,000m at Asian Games 2026, India secures first medal in athletics
Other Sports | Sep 24, 2026, 07:25 PM IST
Seema Kumari won bronze in the women’s 10,000m, giving India its first athletics medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Asha Ilango finished fourth in the triple jump, while India’s mixed 4x400m relay team later secured silver in 3:14.46.
'I don’t care' - Gaffer Khalid refuses to comment on Ancelotti's observation on Indian football
Football | Sep 24, 2026, 06:04 PM IST
India coach Khalid Jamil brushed aside Carlo Ancelotti’s observations on Indian football, saying he only wants to focus on the Panama friendly. Jamil also stressed the need for India to balance defending and attacking against stronger opposition.
Rinku Singh sets eye on Test cricket, expects Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to play ODI World Cup 2027
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 05:03 PM IST
Rinku Singh has set his sights on Test cricket, insisting he can thrive across all three formats. The batter also hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign and help the team lift the title.

When and where to watch England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI live on TV and stream online in India?
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 03:51 PM IST
England lead Sri Lanka 1-0 in the ODI series after an 89-run win in Chester-le-Street. Sri Lanka’s batting remains a concern, while England’s Will Jacks impressed with a five-wicket haul. The second ODI in Leeds is crucial for Sri Lanka. Check where to watch.
Prema Rawat fails to impress as Dehradun vs Mussoorie set for women's UPL 2026 final
Cricket | Sep 24, 2026, 01:57 AM IST
Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors will clash in the UPL 2026 women’s final on September 24. Mussoorie remain unbeaten after topping the league, while Dehradun secured second place with two wins in three matches.
No Rybakina, no party as Spain knocks out Kazakhstan to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup semis
Tennis | Sep 23, 2026, 09:57 PM IST
Spain beat Kazakhstan 2-1 in a dramatic Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final in Shenzhen to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2008. Without Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan fell in the deciding doubles after a tense battle.

13-year-old Chinese athlete Yu Zidi wins three gold medals at Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2026, 05:11 PM IST
Thirteen-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games by winning the 400m individual medley in a Games-record 4:28.56. She had earlier triumphed in the 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley.
India settles for bronze in men's badminton after Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty fail to impress
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2026, 04:29 PM IST
India won a second straight Asian Games men’s team badminton medal after losing 3-1 to China in the semi-final. Satwik-Chirag secured India’s lone win, while Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun lost their respective ties.
South Africa announce updated squad for Australia ODIs after Kwena Maphaka ruled out
Cricket | Sep 23, 2026, 03:13 PM IST
South Africa have updated their ODI squad for the Australia series after Kwena Maphaka was ruled out with a hamstring strain. Lizaad Williams replaces him, with Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi also unavailable.

Australia pacers to not play all three ODIs vs South Africa to manage workload for Test series
Cricket | Sep 23, 2026, 01:27 PM IST
Australia are set to rotate Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood during the ODI series against South Africa to manage their workload ahead of the Tests. Nathan Ellis is expected to play all three ODIs as Australia balance World Cup preparation with Test priorities.
Mirabai Chanu clinches historic silver at Asian Games, ends India's 28-year-long medal jinx
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2026, 01:02 PM IST
Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya, ending India’s 28-year wait for a weightlifting medal. Karnam Malleswari was the last Indian to win a medal at Asiad. Meanwhile, Chanu's 198kg total also completed her collection of all major international medals.
How Mongolia's late arrival cost India a potential esports medal at Asian Games? What happened
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2026, 11:36 AM IST
India’s eFootball medal hopes at the 2026 Asian Games ended after Mongolia arrived late for their Group F match. India received a 0-0 forfeit win, but the result failed to boost their goal difference enough to secure qualification.

New Zealand announce T20I squad for India series, Rachin ruled out with injury during promo shoot
Cricket | Sep 23, 2026, 10:13 AM IST
New Zealand have announced their T20I squad for the India series, with Rachin Ravindra ruled out after suffering a shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Bevon Jacobs replaces him, while Adam Milne returns to the squad.
Jay Meena assures India's first-ever medal in soft tennis at Asian Games, skeet team secures bronze
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2026, 11:02 AM IST
Jay Meena assured India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis by reaching the men’s singles semi-finals, while the women’s skeet team won bronze. Manu Bhaker also entered the 10m air pistol final as India progressed across shooting, rowing and canoe sprint.
Linda Noskova, Marie Bouzkova win as Czechia eliminate Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup
Tennis | Sep 22, 2026, 09:14 PM IST
Czechia defeated Great Britain 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Shenzhen, with Marie Bouzkova and Linda Noskova winning their singles matches. The 11-time champions advanced to the semi-finals.

What's the wide controversy in India vs Japan T20I match? Was the umpire right to reverse decision?
Cricket | Sep 22, 2026, 06:39 PM IST
India beat Japan by two runs after an umpiring controversy over a wide call in the final over. The decision was corrected before the next ball, with ICC guidelines allowing reverse-hit deliveries to be judged, with both sides treated as offside.
Naorem Roshibina Devi secures Asian Games medal in Wushu for third consecutive edition
Other Sports | Sep 22, 2026, 05:25 PM IST
Naorem Roshibina Devi assured India of another Asian Games medal after reaching the women’s Sanda 60kg semifinals with a 5-0 win. The Manipuri athlete is now set for a third straight medal at the continental Games.
Mark Wood announces international retirement, explains reason behind sudden announcement
Cricket | Sep 22, 2026, 04:38 PM IST
England pacer Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old noted that it is difficult to reach the same level that's required to play international cricket and hence the decision was made. He plans to play domestic and franchise-based T20 cricket now.
India confirms Asian Games 2026 medal in men's badminton, stuns Japan with historic 3-0 win
Other Sports | Sep 22, 2026, 03:28 PM IST
India's men's badminton team reached the Asian Games 2026 semifinals and secured a medal with a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Japan. Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty secured tremendous wins.
India avoid humiliation against Japan, scrape through by barest of margins to lift Suzuki Cup
Cricket | Sep 22, 2026, 02:08 PM IST
India narrowly beat Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened five-over Suzuki Cup final. After posting just 32, India held Japan to 30 despite late pressure, with Washington Sundar taking key wickets and Axar Patel defending eight runs in the final over.