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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.

Will new PCA stadium in Mullanpur be batter's paradise again as it's set to host maiden ODI game?
Cricket | Oct 02, 2026, 06:39 PM IST
The new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur is expected to favour batters in its maiden ODI, though the pitch could tire after 20-25 overs. Naman Dhir feels 290-300 may be a competitive total, while Ravindra Jadeja advised him to adapt his bowling to match situations.
'It's really been bat-versus-bat contest, not ideal' - WI coach Daren Sammy on batting fest in India
Cricket | Oct 02, 2026, 06:03 PM IST
West Indies coach Daren Sammy said the India series has become a “bat-versus-bat contest” due to flat pitches. He urged his bowlers to be more disciplined and consistent, while noting conditions worsen for bowlers under lights.
India make changes to ODI, T20I squad for ongoing series vs West Indies
Cricket | Oct 01, 2026, 05:45 PM IST
India have made changes to their squads for the ongoing West Indies series, with Anshul Kamboj replacing injured Prasidh Krishna for the final ODI. Naman Dhir has also been added to the T20I squad in place of Washington Sundar.

Nitish Siwach settles for silver in Greco-Roman 97kg category, men's squash team claims bronze
Other Sports | Oct 01, 2026, 05:18 PM IST
Nitesh Siwach won silver in Greco-Roman wrestling after losing to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato in the final, extending India’s 64-year wait for gold. The men’s squash team also took bronze after a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Malaysia.
India win 4-3 in Asian Games SF, extend unbeaten run against Pakistan in hockey since 2016
Hockey | Oct 01, 2026, 03:31 PM IST
India edged Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling Asian Games hockey semifinal, overcoming a late comeback after leading 3-0. Abhishek scored with just 49 seconds left to send Harmanpreet Singh’s side into the men’s hockey final.
India's tennis contingent returns without medal in Asian Games for first time in 40 years
Tennis | Oct 01, 2026, 01:57 PM IST
India’s tennis campaign ended without a medal at the Asian Games for the first time since 1986. Sumit Nagal’s 4-6, 4-6 quarterfinal loss to China’s Yibing Wu ended India’s hopes, with the doubles teams also exiting earlier.

India annihilate Sri Lanka in Asian Games cricket semi-final, book gold medal match against PAK
Cricket | Oct 01, 2026, 12:41 PM IST
India stormed into the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games after a dominant win over Sri Lanka. Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 helped India post 169 before Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting unit. India to play Pakistan in the final.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp in anger, releases strong statement on social media
Football | Oct 01, 2026, 11:20 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp ahead of the Denmark clash, saying he will reveal the reasons later. His exit follows speculation over his relationship with coach Jorge Jesus after he was left out of the win over Norway.
Prince, Manu secure India's first-ever medal in sailing at Asian Games, squash team wins bronze
Other Sports | Oct 01, 2026, 10:54 AM IST
India won two medals at the Asian Games on Thursday, with Prince Noble and Manu Francis securing a silver in sailing, the country’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. The women’s squash team also won bronze after losing to Hong Kong in the semifinals.

Asian Games 2026, Day 12 Highlights: India win five medals today, 65 in total
Other Sports | Oct 01, 2026, 05:48 PM IST
India beat Pakistan 4-3 in the Asian Games hockey semi-final. Abhishek scored with 49 seconds remaining to send India to the final. Meanwhile, India lost the opening round of the squash semi-final against Malaysia.
Rohit Sharma reveals Ravindra Jadeja's hilarious celebration advice for century against West Indies
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 11:28 PM IST
Rohit Sharma revealed that Ravindra Jadeja jokingly asked him to slide and jump while celebrating his century against West Indies. Rohit instead kept his celebration simple after smashing a 72-ball ton and sharing a 255-run stand with Shubman Gill. India eventually beat West Indies by eight wickets.
Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Football | Sep 30, 2026, 11:07 PM IST
Brazil forward Raphinha will miss the October 3 friendly against India in Kolkata after suffering a minor thigh injury against Australia. He has returned to Barcelona for treatment, while Brazil will not name a replacement for the historic clash.

India register second-highest chase in ODI history as Shubman Gill hits 224* and Rohit smacks ton
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 10:18 PM IST
India chased down 406 against West Indies in Guwahati to record the second-highest successful chase in ODI history. Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223, while Rohit Sharma scored 101, as India won by eight wickets with 39 balls remaining.
Shubman Gill smacks fastest double century in ODI history, only second to Rohit Sharma in most 200s
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 09:52 PM IST
Shubman Gill became only the second cricketer to score two ODI double centuries. He recorded the feat in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. He also broke Ishan Kishan’s record for the fastest 150 in ODIs, reaching the mark in 89 balls.
Rohit Sharma bridges gap with Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI centuries with ton against West Indies
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 08:44 PM IST
Rohit Sharma smashed his 35th ODI century against West Indies in Guwahati, moving within 14 tons of Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He also became the first cricketer to hit 200 ODI sixes at home, while Shubman Gill struck a rapid century off 62 balls.

Rohit Sharma becomes third Indian after Sachin, Kohli to achieve stunning feat in ODI history
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 07:57 PM IST
Rohit Sharma smashed a half-century against West Indies and completed 12,000 ODI runs, becoming the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to reach the landmark. He also became the first batter to hit 200 ODI sixes at home.
Auqib Nabi sets unwanted record on ODI debut against West Indies in Guwahati
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 07:03 PM IST
Auqib Nabi endured a tough ODI debut against West Indies in Guwahati, conceding 84 runs in 8.5 overs to set an unwanted record for the most runs conceded by an Indian on ODI debut. West Indies piled up 405, with centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo.
Shai Hope breaks Brian Lara's record with century vs India in second ODI in Guwahati
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 05:39 PM IST
Shai Hope smashed a century against India in the second ODI in Guwahati, surpassing Brian Lara to become West Indies’ second-highest ODI centurion with 20 tons. Amir Jangoo also hit a 70-ball century, while John Campbell completed a ton as West Indies dominated the innings.
Sunil Kumar wins bronze medal in Greco-Roman 87 kg at Asian Games, beating Philippines 9-0
Other Sports | Sep 30, 2026, 04:27 PM IST
Sunil Kumar won bronze in the men’s 87kg Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating the Philippines’ Callum Roberts 9-0 by technical superiority. The medal made him the first Indian to win two Greco-Roman medals at the Asian Games.
India wins sixth gold medal at Asian Games through women's 4x400 relay team; men, mixed win bronze
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2026, 06:05 PM IST
India won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games, clocking 3:29.69. The men’s 4x400m and mixed 4x100m relay teams added bronze medals, taking India’s athletics tally higher with three podium finishes.