Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, praising their achievements and saying the country was emerging as a stronger sporting nation and a credible host for major international events. Congratulating the contingent, he highlighted the contribution of women athletes, who won 38 of India's 85 medals, including 11 golds, and lauded the cricket teams, hockey teams and archers. Modi also reiterated India's resolve to host the 2036 Olympics, crediting the country's growing sporting ecosystem, hard work and transparent system for its increasing presence on the global stage.

The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies ended in a 2–2 draw, with both teams sharing the trophy after a washed-out decider on Saturday in Bengaluru. India might have missed out on winning the series outright, but the four matches offered several key takeaways.

WPL 2027 Player Auction: A total of 146 players will go under the hammer for the remaining 27 available slots. The auction pool comprises 119 Indian players, including 22 capped and 97 uncapped players, but there are only 20 slots left.

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