India edged past Japan by two runs in a thrilling five‑over one‑off T20I, with Axar Patel defending eight runs in the final over after Japan restricted the reigning champions to 32/4.

India secured its first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final by 147 runs.

Opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name into history at the Asian Games 2026 during India’s gold‑medal clash against Sri Lanka Women at the Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya.

India won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision reflecting their confidence after marching into the final unbeaten, having thrashed Japan and Bangladesh in the group stages.

The Chennai Super Kings on Monday announced Zaheer Khan as its new head coach, succeeding Stephen Fleming, who ha now joined England as the new Test coach.