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Shashank Nair
Shashank Nair works as a sports journalist with Indian Express.
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Harry Kane serves a reminder of why he’s England’s most valuable player
June 18, 2026 05:01 IST
Harry Kane was already England’s greatest striker before the move to Bayern Munich, but inexplicably has become a complete version of himself.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
How World Cup debutants Cape Verde frustrated Spain for 90 minutes
June 16, 2026 00:40 IST
World Cup debutants stun Spain in resilient draw, silence doubts around the tournament's expansion.
Tue, Jun 16, 2026
Germany at the 2026 World Cup: Neuer un-retires, Musiala returns, and a nation holds its breath
June 13, 2026 19:59 IST
A 40-year-old goalkeeper dragged from retirement, a generation of midfield generals gone, and Jamal Musiala carrying everything. Germany arrive in America held together by hope
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
How FIFA turned the World Cup into a rich man’s game
June 07, 2026 07:30 IST
Dynamic pricing, a resale marketplace and a 15% commission on both ends — the business of football's biggest event
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
Meet new FIFA World Cup ball: AI-sensor for better decisions, improved design for fewer surprises
June 06, 2026 07:00 IST
Over several World Cups, the ball has attracted more attention than the football. The Trionda is expected to bring the focus back to the game.
Sat, Jun 06, 2026
2022-2026: Will the real France, full of attacking talent, step up on big stage
June 04, 2026 11:38 IST
Didier Deschamps has 'only' a World Cup trophy to show in a decade of getting to the business end of tournaments; he has now decided to give his forward line a bit more creative freedom
Thu, Jun 04, 2026
Will biggest be the best? How 48-team draw changes dynamics of the FIFA World Cup
June 03, 2026 09:39 IST
FIFA World Cup: Lot of great players never played on the greatest stage; the biggest argument for the 2026 tournament is its inclusivity.
Wed, Jun 03, 2026
Six finalists, zero complacency: Coach Nieva warns India’s women boxers real fight starts nowSubscriber Only
April 19, 2026 07:00 IST
“Every country is going to improve from here until the Los Angeles Olympics. We need to make sure we improve more than the others,” says Nieva, now well into his second stint coaching in India.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Ryan Williams showed how a quality player can make a difference in Indian footballSubscriber Only
March 31, 2026 23:53 IST
Ryan Williams, a naturalized player, not only scored a goal but lifted the midfield play of the Indian men's football team in the 2-1 over Hong Kong
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Navy officer takes a jab at selection of Army boxers for Asian ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2026 08:20 IST
Vice Admiral writes to Sports Secy; Boxing Federation of India defends process
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
‘Stay away from all windows and glass’: Inside PV Sindhu’s Dubai ordeal and All England Super 1000 absenceSubscriber Only
March 03, 2026 22:36 IST
Back in India after a few days stuck in a war zone after being unable to move to Birmingham, badminton ace reflects on the difficult period with explosions all around her
Wed, Mar 04, 2026
Asian Shooting Championships: In quest to reach potential, Anish Bhanwala takes the rough with the smoothSubscriber Only
February 11, 2026 22:12 IST
“I think maturity comes with time. How we think about the sport, how we approach a competition or the value of medals,” says Anish Bhanwala.
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
‘People are dropping things when you shoot’: ISSF rule tweaks draw Indian ire at Asian Shooting Championships as 50m 3P shooters struggle to adaptSubscriber Only
February 10, 2026 21:09 IST
The ISSF's latest change to the 50m 3P event has not gone down well with issues cropping up at the Asian Championship in New Delhi
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
A friend in need: Behind Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta’s team rifle gold at Asian Shooting Championships, a familial bondSubscriber Only
February 08, 2026 20:11 IST
It was in 2017 that both Babuta and Elavenil started shooting together in the same ranks as juniors. Almost ten years and two Olympic Games have passed since then. Both shooters have grown up together
Sun, Feb 08, 2026
Rudrankksh Patil copes with pressure, wins Asian Championship gold in 10m air rifleSubscriber Only
February 06, 2026 22:01 IST
A break last year helped Rudrankksh Patil overcome stress and find joy again
Fri, Feb 06, 2026
Asian Shooting Championship: Caught unawares by changed format, but Suruchi Phogat and Samrat Rana still manage 10m air rifle mixed team silverSubscriber Only
February 05, 2026 21:23 IST
The youngsters thought a place in final ensured a medal, but had to play a four-team contest to ensure a podium finish and continue their impressive run
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
Shooter Esha Singh skipped four finals to find her shot. Then she won Asian Championships GoldSubscriber Only
February 04, 2026 21:58 IST
Four missed finals. Four days of mental prep. One dominant gold medal. Inside Esha Singh's return to form.
Wed, Feb 04, 2026
“We had to make cuts, hammer it”: Delhi winter, new ISSF rules affect shooters at Asian Shooting ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
February 03, 2026 23:22 IST
Due to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)’s rule changes, the time to usually prove the jacket stiffness was earlier one minute, but that was amended recently to 15 seconds.
Tue, Feb 03, 2026
Indian shooters to focus on recovery, longer breaks with eye on big medalsSubscriber Only
February 03, 2026 22:05 IST
With the Asian Championships, Asian Games and the World Championships looming, India's top shooters — divided into two groups — will participate in a maximum of two World Cups
Tue, Feb 03, 2026
I-League gets new name, new format, new governing councilSubscriber Only
January 28, 2026 21:50 IST
Second tier of domestic game now called Indian Football League with clubs having say in commercial aspects
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Yui Susaki’s India mission: Some light tourism, eat butter chicken and scope out Indian wrestlersSubscriber Only
January 24, 2026 20:17 IST
Japanese legend and Tokyo Olympic champion, who suffered her only international loss to Vinesh Phogat in Paris, keen to grapple with upcoming youngsters at Pro Wrestling League
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Pro Wrestling League: Double points in final minute add spice to traditional formatSubscriber Only
January 17, 2026 00:21 IST
Trailing competitors can turn around a bout in the last stages by getting twice the point one usually earns for moves, adding intrigue and strategy to contests
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Shiva Thapa vs Abhinash Jamwal: When nine minutes of violence met years of brotherhoodSubscriber Only
January 05, 2026 23:04 IST
The result of the bout is a foregone conclusion. Abhinash Jamwal has become too good. But for Shiva Thapa, boxing has now become about more than the wins and losses.
Mon, Jan 05, 2026
Boxing nationals delayed by more than four hours after delay in arrival of equipment and steel wire snapped at venueSubscriber Only
January 04, 2026 21:15 IST
A Boxing Federation of India official who was present at the venue told The Indian Express that the delay in bringing the equipment meant work could only begin in the morning on Sunday.
Sun, Jan 04, 2026
Looking ahead at 2026: Fan experiences, lack of a Test No. 3, political instability – the messes, on and off field, that need cleaning upSubscriber Only
January 01, 2026 10:18 IST
In this three-part series, The Indian Express team outlines what they look forward to in 2026
Thu, Jan 01, 2026
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