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22 Sep

India Defend Total To Seal Epic 2-Run Victory Against Japan In Historic Clash

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Tuesday's historic one-off T20I in Sano saw India eke out a narrow two-run win against Japan in a rain-truncated match where Indian batters struggled against the spin and extra bounce of the Sano International Cricket Stadium to put up 32 for 4 in 5 overs, but the bowlers stepped up to restrict Japan to 30 for 3 led by Washington Sundar's bowling figures of 2 for 13, while in India's innings, captain Shreyas Iyer scored a team-high 16 runs off 12 deliveries with a boundary and Sanju Samson chipped in with 9 runs from 7 balls including one four, as…

19 Sep

Logistical Hiccups for Indian Cricket Team: Kit Delays Met with Private Hotel Arrangements by BCCI in Japan

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Ahead of their departure from New Delhi early Sunday morning, the Indian men's cricket team led by Shreyas Iyer continues to wait on a few final kit adjustments after sizing discrepancies arose with IOA supplier JSW Inspire, though officials assure the remaining items will arrive shortly for the players who need distinct jerseys for both their September 22 T20I against Japan and the subsequent Asian Games starting September 28. Addressing broader logistical challenges in Japan where participants are being housed across hotels, containers, and cruise ships instead of a central village, the BCCI proactively arranged an independent hotel in Nagoya…

17 Sep

India’s ODI Squad vs West Indies Features Aquib Nabi and Mohd Siraj, While Pant and Hardik Miss Out

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Ahead of the three-match ODI series and subsequent five-match T20I assignment against the Caribbean side starting September 27, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has revealed the 15-member national squad, confirming the return of veteran former captain Rohit Sharma despite recent retirement rumors that circulated during the previous England tour, while leadership responsibilities have been handed to Shubman Gill as captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain, with key players like Shreyas Iyer missing out due to his upcoming Asian Games 2026 duties and stars like Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya being sidelined due to tactical omissions and injury…

11 Sep

Manav Suthar Enters First-Class History, Becomes Just the Second Player to Accomplish the Feat

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India’s left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has etched his name in first-class cricket history after achieving a rare feat that had been recorded only once before. Suthar, who recently made his Test debut against Afghanistan, is enjoying an excellent run in red-ball cricket. The Rajasthan-born spinner was part of India’s two-Test series victory over Sri Lanka before heading to England to join Warwickshire for the County Championship. Suthar played a key role in Warwickshire’s emphatic win over Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Warwickshire completed an innings-and-257-run victory after dismissing Glamorgan for just 69 in the first innings and 65 in…

08 Sep

Smriti Mandhana Strengthens Top-Five Spot in T20 Rankings With Stunning Century

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India's Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her hold on a top-five spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings after a record-setting performance against Hong Kong at the Women's Asia Cup. Mandhana smashed 124 from 64 balls as India defeated Hong Kong by 137 runs to advance to the semi-finals. Her impressive innings also helped her achieve a significant milestone in women's international cricket, as she moved past Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer across all formats. The India opener now has 10,880 international runs to her name, overtaking Mithali's total of 10,868. The century was also the 18th of Mandhana's…

07 Sep

Fatima Sana in Trouble After India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match, ICC Takes Action

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Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana has faced disciplinary action from the ICC following the team’s Women’s Asia Cup clash against India in Dubai. She has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The ICC found Fatima in breach of Article 2.5, which covers gestures, actions or language directed at a dismissed batter that could be considered disparaging or capable of provoking an aggressive response. The incident happened in the second over of India’s innings after Fatima dismissed opener Shafali Verma. The Pakistan captain then made a gesture towards the…

04 Sep

Assam Blind & Para Judo Association Opens Fourth Training Centre in Nagaon

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

To bring visually impaired and specially-abled children into the mainstream of sports, the Assam Blind and Para Judo Association has launched its fourth judo training centre in Assam. The new centre has started at Srimanta Sankar Mission Blind School in Nagaon.Previously, the association had opened two centres in Guwahati and one in Moran. On the opening day in Nagaon, a total of 34 students — 21 boys and 13 girls — took part in the training session.The initiative is being led by international judo referee Abhijit Das. He emphasized that the purpose of the programme is not only to prepare…

02 Sep

India vs Brazil Football Friendly: Ticket Booking Details for October 3 Kolkata Clash

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Indian football is set for a historic evening on October 3, 2026, when the Blue Tigers will face five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in a high-profile international friendly at Kolkata's iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, better known as Salt Lake Stadium. The fixture will be a landmark moment for Indian football as Brazil's senior men's national team is set to play an international match in India for the first time. With one of the world's most celebrated football teams coming to Kolkata, the encounter is expected to draw massive attention from fans across the country. The Brazil game is…

31 Aug

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Scripts History, Shatters Duleep Trophy Record

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is continuing to turn heads with his impressive performances in domestic cricket. The 15-year-old once again found himself in the spotlight during the Duleep Trophy after creating a new record with his batting. Representing East Zone against Central Zone, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in Duleep Trophy history to score a half-century. He was also given the responsibility of leading the side as stand-in captain following Ishan Kishan’s wrist injury. The Rajasthan Royals youngster showed remarkable composure despite his age and played with the same attacking intent that has become a feature of his batting. He reached his…

29 Aug

Ishan Kishan’s ‘Risk’ Backfires as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets the Final Laugh: ‘I’m a Wicket-Taker

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly establishing himself as a player capable of making a difference with both bat and ball. The 15-year-old produced another important performance in the Duleep Trophy, this time playing a key role with his left-arm spin for East Zone. East Zone needed wickets against North East Zone, and with the opposition refusing to collapse, skipper Ishan Kishan turned to Sooryavanshi. The decision paid off as the youngster picked up two wickets in just three overs, finishing with figures of 2/11. Sooryavanshi first accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh, who went after the spinner but failed to control his shot…