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Another productive day unfolded for India as they took complete control of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel’s first Test hundred on Lankan soil highlighted the second day of the Test, while Rishabh Pant also added an element of entertainment with his rapid 63-run knock as India piled up a mammoth 503/9 before declaring their first innings. Jurel shared 112 with Rishabh Pant to lift India from 307 for six to 419, before adding 39 with Suthar. Jurel’s 177-ball innings showcased remarkable composure, risk-free run accumulation and excellent situational awareness. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8 for two at stumps after Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar dismissed Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya respectively. Kamil Mishara was unbeaten on five as the hosts ended the extended session at 5:51 pm, still trailing India by 495 runs.

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FC Barcelona began their La Liga 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero. Captain Raphinha set the tone early, converting a 14th-minute penalty after being fouled inside the box. New signing Karim Adeyemi marked his debut in style just before the interval, latching onto a pass from Raphinha to double the visitor's advantage. The second half continued similarly as Hansi Flick's side capitalized on their attacking depth. Raphinha netted his second of the night in the 67th minute from an assist by substitute Anthony Gordon. Super-sub Fermín López then took over, rounding off the night with a quick-fire double in the 71st and 79th minutes to seal a five-star opening display.

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During the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Rishabh Pant bounced back from a retired-hurt score of three on Day 1 to hit an unbeaten 63 off 88 balls by lunch on Day 2. En route to his 21st Test fifty, Pant surpassed MS Dhoni (2,496 runs) to become India's leading run-scorer in away Tests as a designated wicketkeeper-batter, reaching 2,534 runs. He now sits third globally behind Sarfaraz Ahmed and Adam Gilchrist. Furthermore, Pant moved closer to a major milestone in the World Test Championship (WTC). With 2,948 runs, he needs just 52 more runs in the ongoing Test to become the first Indian and the first designated wicketkeeper-batter worldwide to amass 3,000 runs in the WTC.

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Enzo Maresca enjoyed an opening win in the Premier League as Manchester City manager, coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. The reigning heavyweights found themselves on the back foot early on when Marcus Tavernier capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the Cherries a shock 26th-minute lead, a goal that threatened to completely derail City's opening weekend ambitions. As the match wore on, Bournemouth's disciplined defensive structure frustrated City's waves of attacks. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 84th minute when Marc Guéhi rose to power home a header from Rayan Cherki corner, leveling the score. City continued to press forward in search of a winner, and their persistence paid off in stoppage time. Joško Gvardiol latched onto a defense-splitting pass from Rayan Cherki before coolly slotting past the keeper. Though the strike faced a tense VAR review for a potential offside build-up, the goal ultimately stood.

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Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in a pulsating Premier League 2026-27 season-opener at St. James' Park. Newcastle drew first blood inside five minutes when Anthony Elanga capitalized on a turnover in the final third to arrow a clinical shot past Alisson Becker.  Liverpool responded after the break when Cody Gakpo leveled terms with a well-struck effort in the 55th minute. However, the parity lasted merely moments as Joe Willock quickly restored the hosts' advantage in the 57th minute. Just as Newcastle looked bound to secure all three points, a dramatic stoppage-time breakthrough arrived when Dominik Szoboszlai held his nerve to convert a high-pressure penalty in the 9th minute of added time, rescuing a dramatic point for the visitors

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This photo gallery captures the festive preparations, from decorated shops and bustling marketplaces to artisans making rakhis and families shopping as they get ready to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters.

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At the ongoing World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, more than 2,000 humanoid robots are taking part in an Olympic-style showcase featuring sprinting, football, table tennis, martial arts and other events. The competition has already produced some eye-catching records, with a humanoid robot clocking 9.39 seconds in the 100 metres, faster than Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second human world record, while another robot achieved a 2.88m standing high jump. The five-day event features 51 disciplines and more than 1,000 competitions, with participants from 16 countries. Beyond the spectacle, the Games highlight China’s rapid progress in robotics, while also testing how effectively humanoid machines can perform complex physical and real-world tasks.

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Devdutt Padikkal once again stood tall for India, scoring a determined 117 off 193 balls as the visitors reached 300/5 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. After India opted to bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal made a brisk 45, while captain Shubman Gill added 50 in a crucial 120-run partnership with Padikkal. Ravindra Jadeja contributed 43, but India suffered a late blow when Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by Lahiru Kumara. Padikkal’s second consecutive Test century, after his 167 in Galle, ensured India recovered strongly from early setbacks. Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain were unbeaten overnight.

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Kyle Kirkwood produced a commanding drive to win the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., making history on IndyCar’s first race around the National Mall. The Andretti Global driver led 128 of the 147 laps and crossed the line 3.0906 seconds ahead of Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard, with teammate Will Power completing the podium. The 250-mile race was interrupted by six caution periods, but Kirkwood repeatedly maintained control, including after late restarts. Championship leader Alex Palou endured a nightmare afternoon, suffering a drive-through penalty, a slow pit stop and a crash on his way to 20th place. Kirkwood’s victory reduced Palou’s championship lead from 133 points to 91, with three races remaining.

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