Sports Bulletin For August 13: From cricket comebacks and record-breaking feats to high-profile appointments and international bids, August 13 brought
a flurry of action across the sporting spectrum. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made headlines both on and off the field, Gulveer Singh shattered a 17-year-old national record, and football fans geared up for continental clashes and fierce domestic rivalries.
Meanwhile, major legal developments, high-stakes bids, and heartfelt apologies added extra drama to the day's sports stories. Here's a roundup of the top headlines.
1) Rohit Sharma Gearing Up For ODI Return! Picture With Abhishek Nayar Goes Viral
Rohit Sharma, India's one-day captain, is putting in serious work to regain peak fitness as he prepares for his comeback to competitive cricket. His recent Instagram update has created a buzz among fans, featuring a snapshot from a Mumbai gym where he was spotted chatting with former Mumbai colleague and ex-India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.
2) India Formally Enters Race to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
India has moved closer to bringing the 2030 Commonwealth Games to its shores, as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially endorsed the nation's bid. The approval was granted during the IOA's Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 13.
3) Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Sushil Kumar in Sagar Dhankar- Chhatrasal Murder Case
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail of Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar in the 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar. The court has ordered Kumar to surrender within seven days.
4) Rohit Sharma Beats Babar Azam To Claim No. 2 Spot In ODI Rankings
Despite being away from international cricket for the past five months, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has climbed up the ICC ODI Batting Rankings, released on Wednesday. Rohit, who has bid farewell to Test and T20I cricket, last featured in an ODI during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in March, where India defeated New Zealand to lift the trophy.
The latest update sees Rohit move up one place to claim the No. 2 spot among ODI batters. Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam slipped to third after a disappointing run in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, which Pakistan lost 1-2 in Trinidad.
5) Suresh Raina Under ED Scanner Over Promotion of Banned Betting Apps
Ex-India cricketer Suresh Raina, famously dubbed "Mr. IPL," has found himself embroiled in a legal controversy after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued him a summons over his alleged involvement in promoting a prohibited betting application.
6) Khalid Jamil signs full-time contract as Indian senior men's team head coach
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has named Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Indian men's football team on a two-year contract, with an option to extend by a year.
Jamil will work full-time with the national side, starting a training camp on August 15 in Bengaluru. His first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup, where India faces Tajikistan (Aug 29), IR Iran (Sep 1) and Afghanistan (Sep 4). In October, India will play crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Singapore on Oct 9 and 14.
7) FC Goa To Face Oman's Al Seeb In Knockout Clash For ACL 2 Group Stage Spot
FC Goa are set to make their comeback in Asian football on Wednesday, taking on Oman's Al Seeb Club in the AFC Champions League 2 preliminary round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao.
This marks the Gaurs' first outing on the continental stage since 2021, when they created history by becoming the first Indian club to compete in the AFC Champions League group stage.
8) Gulveer Singh Breaks Surendra Singh's 17-Year-Old 3000m National Record
Reliance Foundation athlete Gulveer Singh delivered a stunning performance on Tuesday (August 12), adding the 3000m national record to his existing 5000m and 10000m marks. Competing at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, a Continental Tour Gold event, the long-distance star clocked 7:34.49 to secure fifth place.
Remarkably, this was Gulveer's debut appearance in the 3000m event on European soil. In doing so, he erased Surendra Singh's long-standing national record, which had remained unbroken since 2008.
9) Durand Cup 2025 Quarter-Final Schedule Released, East Bengal To Face Rivals Mohun Bagan
The Durand Cup 2025 quarter-final fixtures were released on Tuesday and East Bengal will be going head-to-head with rivals Mohun Bagan on Sunday, 17th August.
10) Sha'Carri Richardson Issues Apology For 'Shoving' Boyfriend Christian Coleman At Airport
American sprint sensation Sha'Carri Richardson has publicly apologised to her partner, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman, for an altercation at Tacoma International Airport last month that led to her arrest on domestic violence charges.
The 25-year-old took to Instagram to express remorse over the incident, acknowledging her mistake and extending a heartfelt apology to Coleman. He, in turn, chose not to press charges and maintained that Richardson should never have been taken into custody in the first place.
