CAC recommends Ramesh Powar's name for India women's coach post

Aman was four shots clear of Gaganjeet Bhullar, the most successful Indian in history on the Asian Tour with 11 wins. Yet Aman said, "Bhullar can come back from any deficit. He is an amazing player. He showed that last year in the IGPL with his consistency."

India's speed was on full display in the first quarter as they put immense pressure on their opponents with quick breakaways, despite a high press from the Welsh team. The hosts took the lead as early as the seventh minute when Salima Tete orchestrated a move down the right flank before Sakshi Rana unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give India the advantage.

Parthib Gogoi gave NorthEast United FC the lead at the hour mark, only to see home-side Punjab FC's Nigerian striker Nsungusi Jr.

Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars--as the key factors to her success.

The Punjab shooter, who qualified eighth and last finalist, edged out the experienced Divya 37-36 to finish on top in the eight-shooter final.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet Kaur said the team started well in the T20Is, which they won 2-1, but couldn't maintain the momentum in the Test, though she described the series as a valuable and enjoyable experience. She highlighted the confidence gained from multi-format tournaments and also acknowledged the challenge of pink-ball cricket.

Annabel Sutherland continued to produce heroics on the WACA ground after an imperious century was followed by superb bowling under lights as Australia restricted India to 105/6 at stumps on Day 2 of the Only Test in Perth on Saturday.

Australia Women won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Women in their one-off Test, beginning on Thursday at Perth's WACA Ground. Notably, India named four debutants in the pink-ball Test. The match also marks veteran Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy's final international appearance for Australia.

Rajesh's second win on the NexGen saw him bag the winning cheque worth Rs 3,17,875 that moved him into third position in the 2026 PGTI NexGen Order of Merit. Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, who finished joint runner-up alongside Pankaj Maandiya in Phillaur, now leads the NexGen Order of Merit with season's earnings of Rs 4,87,000.

As the Indian Women's Hockey Team gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and help India secure qualification for the World Cup.