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Since Dey's permanent roots are in Tripura, questions have arisen about whether she qualifies under UP’s August 2024 order for state rewards.

LUCKNOW, Aug. 7 -- It's been a roller coaster ride for spinner Zeeshan Ansari, who first drew attention with tidy leg-spin performances in domestic cricket, but his path has not been linear.

Harmanpreet and Co head into the Hockey World Cup next week aiming for a podium finish after a 51-year gap

Read this exciting story from Hindustan Times Mumbai August 08, 2026 issue. As India heads into the hockey World Cup next week aiming for a podium finish after a 51-year gap, chief selector RP Singh is confident the team have the balance, temperament, and tactical flexibility to compete for medals.

Ashish Yadav of Uttar Pradesh won silver in men's javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships, marking him as India's second male javelin medallist.

LUCKNOW, Aug. 8 -- Uttar Pradesh's Ashish Yadav claimed silver in the men's javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on

He is in form and his skills will be needed in southern African pitch conditions, but he will be 37 when the tournament starts

India, Aug. 9 -- Bhuvneshwar Kumar's chances of making it to India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad are slim, hinging on whether selectors value experience and swing in southern African conditions over age and long-term planning.

Lucknow, Aug. 11 -- Vishal Nishad's rise from Gorakhpur's dusty nets to an IPL contract is the sort of story that keeps talent scouts awake at night.

The 22-year-old is keen to impress in the UPT20 League starting on Friday and in IPL for Punjab Kings to build his reputation