India secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in a cricket match in Mohali. Despite the win, concerns were raised about the team's fielding and catching, with implications for their prospects in the upcoming World Cup.

The Indian cricket board is set to host two women's Tests where India will play against England and Australia this month. However, there is an irony in the fact that the board does not conduct any domestic red-ball tournament.

Minerva Academy Football Club made history by becoming the first Indian team to win the Gothia Cup (U-13), defeating Brazilian team Ordin FC 3-1 in the final of the tournament, which is also known as the 'World Youth Cup'.

The inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup concluded with BLV Blasters winning the trophy at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali, witnessed by a packed crowd. The tournament, which had a low-key start, ended on a high note with the final match played under floodlights.

India secured a five-wicket win over Australia in a cricket match, with a notable performance from Shami. The victory is seen as a good workout, though concerns were raised about the need for improved fielding and catching ahead of the World Cup.

Anmolpreet Singh's remarkable 61-ball 113 and Nehal Wadhera's quickfire 27-ball 61, along with Arshdeep Singh's four wickets, led Punjab to a 20-run victory over Baroda in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy at the PCA Stadium.

Punjab secured their first national cricket title since 1993 by winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 title, with Anmolpreet Singh and Arshdeep Singh playing pivotal roles. Anmolpreet scored 113 runs, and Arshdeep took three crucial wickets in the 19th over, leading to Punjab's victory. The Punjab Cricket Association announced a prize of ₹80 lakh for the team, aiming to match the Board of Control for Cricket in India's prize money.

Former interim coach Nooshin Al-Khadeer discussed the impact of Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh's two-match ban on the team's prospects at the Hangzhou Asian Games T20 competition. She expressed that the ban would not hurt the team but rather provide an opportunity for other players to demonstrate their abilities. Nooshin highlighted the potential of players like medium-pacer Titas Sadhu and all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar, and praised Smriti Mandhana's leadership qualities. She also noted the importance of spinners in the expected hot and humid conditions of Hangzhou. The women's tournament will run from September 19 to 25, with India among the teams with a direct entry into the quarter-finals.

17-year-old cricket player Gaur, who has played for Manchester Originals in The Hundred and moved from UAE to England for education, has been selected for the England women's cricket team. She will play against Sri Lanka in upcoming T20I and ODI series. Gaur, who made her international debut for the UAE at age 12, has been recognized for her talent and is expected to attract attention in the Women's Premier League auction. Her selection is seen as a positive step for South Asian women in the sport.