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.
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India register second-highest chase in ODI history as Shubman Gill hits 224* and Rohit smacks ton
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 10:18 PM ISTIndia 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.
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Shubman Gill smacks fastest double century in ODI history, only second to Rohit Sharma in most 200s
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 09:52 PM ISTShubman 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.
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Rohit Sharma bridges gap with Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI centuries with ton against West Indies
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 08:44 PM ISTRohit 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.
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Rohit Sharma becomes third Indian after Sachin, Kohli to achieve stunning feat in ODI history
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTRohit 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.
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Auqib Nabi sets unwanted record on ODI debut against West Indies in Guwahati
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 07:03 PM ISTAuqib 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.
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Shai Hope breaks Brian Lara's record with century vs India in second ODI in Guwahati
Cricket | Sep 30, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTShai 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.
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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 ISTSunil 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.
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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 ISTIndia 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.
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Gulveer claims bronze in men's 5000m, becomes 1st Indian since 1986 to win 3 medals in one Asiad
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTGulveer Singh won bronze in the men’s 5000m at the Asian Games 2026, clocking 13:32.75. The medal marked his third at the Games, making him the second Indian to win three medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.
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Mohmmad Rizwan asks Pakistan cyber cell to return phone, enquires about ongoing investigation
Cricket | Sep 29, 2026, 04:13 PM ISTMohammad Rizwan has asked Pakistan’s NCCIA to return his confiscated mobile phone and clarify the investigation involving him. His request comes after the Lahore High Court directed him to cooperate with the agency while protecting him from harassment.
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Sree Charani creates history as she becomes number-one ranked bowler in T20Is
Cricket | Sep 29, 2026, 02:00 PM ISTSree Charani has become the highest-rated bowler in Women’s T20Is, reaching a record 817 points after starring in India’s Asia Cup and Asian Games triumphs. She surpassed Megan Schutt’s 806-point mark, set in November 2018.
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Rohit Sharma opens up on his enduring bond with Virat Kohli and the road to ODI World Cup
Cricket | Sep 29, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTRohit Sharma opened up on his enduring bond with Virat Kohli, recalling their shared humour, mutual support and cricketing conversations. With the 2027 ODI World Cup ahead, Rohit said Kohli needs no reminder about the tournament’s importance.
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Parveen, Ankush qualify for boxing final, Narender Berwal settles for bronze in 90+ category
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTParveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal reached the Asian Games boxing finals in the 65kg and 80kg categories, respectively, assuring India of either gold or silver medals. Meanwhile, Narender Berwal lost his +90kg semifinal but secured bronze after his 5-0 defeat to Airel Oralbay.
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All 4 Asian Games cricket quarterfinals washed out, India set for semi-final clash against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Sep 29, 2026, 11:49 AM ISTAll four Asian Games men’s cricket quarterfinals were washed out, sending India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh into the semi-finals. India will face Sri Lanka, while Pakistan take on Bangladesh on October 1. The conditions are expected to get better for the semis.
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Neeru Dhanda secures India's first individual gold at Asian Games 2026 in women's trap shooting
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTNeeru Dhanda won India’s first individual gold at the Asian Games 2026, triumphing in women’s trap shooting. She topped the final with 26 points, beating China’s Sun Yunong and Kuwait’s Hajar Abdulmalik, who both finished on 21. Meanwhile, this was Dhanda's second medal in this Asian Games.
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Australia duo ruled out of third ODI vs South Africa, Pat Cummins likely to return
Cricket | Sep 29, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTNathan Ellis and Joel Davies have been ruled out of Australia’s third ODI against South Africa after suffering side and hamstring injuries, respectively. Pat Cummins is likely to return, while Mitchell Starc could feature and Josh Hazlewood may be rested.
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India bags silver in women's trap event at Asian Games, archery duo qualifies for quarters
Other Sports | Sep 29, 2026, 09:40 AM ISTIndia won silver in the women’s trap team event at the Asian Games, with Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer finishing behind China. Archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Neeraj Chauhan also reached the men’s recurve quarterfinals.
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When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan, Asian Games cricket match live on TV and stream online
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTIndia face an inexperienced Afghanistan side in the Asian Games quarter-finals after winning their recent T20I series 3-0. Afghanistan are without Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi, while Washington Sundar returns for India. Check where to watch.
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Tom Banton hits maiden ODI century as England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs to seal ODI series 2-1
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTTom Banton smashed his maiden ODI century as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval to seal the series 2-1. Banton scored 126, while Harry Brook and Jordan Cox hit fifties before Liam Dawson and Gus Atkinson took three wickets each.
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'Feels awkward to receive POTM' - Kuldeep Yadav reacts to Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's century
Cricket | Sep 27, 2026, 10:35 PM ISTKuldeep Yadav admitted it felt “awkward” to receive Player of the Match after Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill smashed centuries against West Indies. Kuldeep took four wickets for 40 runs as India secured an eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram.