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SportsOct 26, 2025 10:17 PM

Patna Pirates reach Eliminator 2 of PKL with a commanding win over Pink Panthers

New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Patna Pirates continued their sensational run with a commanding 48-32 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1 to reach Eliminator 2 of the Pro Kabaddi League here on Sunday. Ayan Lohchab led the way with his fifth 20-plus points - a feat only achieved by Pardeep Narwal and Devank Dalal in the PKL - while Navdeep delivered a 'High Five'. For the Pink Panthers, Ali Samadi registered a 'Super 10'. Ayan made his presence felt with a two-point raid, and it only took h ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 10:15 PM

Sports News | India Women Restrict Bangladesh to 119/9 in Rain-hit ICC Women's World Cup Clash | Lat...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): India Women delivered a clinical performance with the ball as they restricted Bangladesh Women to 119/9 in 27 overs in their rain-hit ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash being played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Sharmin Akter (36) top-scored for the visitors while Sobhana Mostary (26) offered some resistance, but the rest of the lineup struggled as India kept applying pressure with regular breakthroughs. Radha Yadav (3/3 ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 09:29 PM

Pakistan players to play against and team up with Ashwin in Australia's Big Bash

Mumbai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six Pakistan players will feature in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, with Shadab Khan teaming up with India's now-retired spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin, the first such occasion in any franchise league, a report has claimed. Allrounder Shadab Khan will line up for Sydney Thunder, the franchise for which Ashwin will also turn up. This will allow the young Pakistan star to share the dressing room with the Indian spin wizard, Telecom Asia Sport said in a re ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 08:34 PM

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Streaming, Women's World Cup 2025 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India Women vs Bangladesh Women LIVE Streaming, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Already through to the semifinals, the Indian women's cricket team will be aiming to finish the league phase on a high as they take on Bangladesh. India can finish no higher or lower than fourth, but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led can register their fourth win by beating Bangladesh. On the other hand, Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh will be aiming to cause an upset and win their second game of the tournament. If Bangladesh lose, th ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 08:34 PM

England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in Women's Cricket World Cup, finishes second in league phase

VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) -- Sophie Devine bid adieu to ODIs in a losing cause as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday in their final league game at the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith took 3-30 as New Zealand was bowled out for 168 runs in 38.2 overs. Skipper Devine scored 23 runs in her final ODI appearance, while Georgia Plimmer top-scored with 43 runs. In reply, England scored 172-2 in 29.2 overs with opener Amy Jones leading the way with 86 not ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 08:34 PM

Tinsukia set to hold Assam vs Services tie after 25 years | Guwahati News - The Times of India

Assam aim for a home victory against Services in Tinsukia, marking the Ranji Trophy's return to the town after 25 years. Led by Denish Das and featuring star Riyan Parag, Assam seek to rebound from their opening draw. Services, fresh off an innings win against Tripura, presents a strong challenge at the newly renovated TDSA Stadium.After opening their Ranji Trophy campaign with a draw against Gujarat in an away game that fetched just a point, Assam will hope to get some home comfort when they ta ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 08:20 PM

Flexible Rohit Sharma stays in control of his fate

Kolkata: The mesmerising thing about Rohit Sharma in one-day cricket isn't so much about his runs and records but how after so many years he can still be in complete control of the tempo he decides to set in the first place. There was the phase of daddy hundreds when Rohit was intent on exploiting the length and breadth of one-day innings, securing a record three double centuries and innumerable wins for India in the process. Had he not moved out of that mode, he would have had more than his 33 ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 08:09 PM

White Ferns' Sophie Devine -- Trailblazer, captain and human

NAVI MUMBAI: February 13, 2023. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine walked into the press conference room at the Boland Park in Paarl after the hammering they received at the hands of South Africa in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 133, New Zealand were bundled out for 67, and with that, all but getting knocked out of the tournament in their very second game. A visibly fuming Devine reflected on the performance without any inhibitions. She called it an "embarrassment" and " not good enough for an inte ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 07:57 PM

'India needed me in Australia': Ajinkya Rahane

Mumbai, Oct 26 (UNI) Veteran Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane today expressed that Team India needed him in Australia, underlining his continued focus on domestic cricket despite being out of national reckoning for over two years. Rahane made the remarks after scoring another century for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh, with his celebrations notably subdued as he simply raised his bat, acknowledged the dressing room, and returned to the crease. "Whether they select me or not, that's their call, but I ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 07:14 PM

A Gold & World Record: Odisha Girl Preetismita Bhoi Shines At Asian Youth Games

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Preetismita Bhoi is making waves globally. The young weightlifter from Dhenkanal added another laurel to her kitty when she clinched the gold medal in 44 kg category at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Sunday. She lifted a total of 158 kg, and in the process, set Asian and World records in clean & jerk with 92 kg. Preetismita, who will turn 17 in November and trains at the Weightlifting High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, had served notice of ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 06:30 PM

Didn't want to risk Ecclestone before huge game, says Sciver-Brunt

Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said the team opted not to risk Sophie Ecclestone's fitness during their eight-wicket win in the final group stage match against New Zealand at the Women's World Cup, citing a crucial semi-final coming up against South Africa in Guwahati on October 29. At the ACA-VDCA Stadium on Sunday, Sophie jarred her left shoulder early in the game, and bowled just four deliveries, including getting the wicket of Brooke Halliday, before ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 06:29 PM

Head coach Wasim on his way out after Pakistan women fail at ODI World Cup

Mumbai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pakistan women's team is set to have a new head coach, with incumbent Mohammad Wasim likely to be removed after a failed World Cup campaign where the team finished winless in seven matches, according to a report. Wasim, the former Pakistan batter and men's chief selector, is set to become the first victim of the disastrous campaign in which the Pakistan women lost, among others, to archrivals India in Colombo, where they played all their matches, Telecom Asia ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 05:34 PM

Abhishek Nayar In Line For Grand Promotion At KKR, Set To Be Named Head Coach: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are poised to appoint Abhishek Nayar as their head coach for the upcoming season, according to a report. It has been claimed that Nayar was informed of the franchise's decision last week, with a formal announcement now imminent. Nayar, the former Mumbai all-rounder, has a long-standing history with KKR. He had worked with the team previously, notably becoming their key figure behind the scenes, responsible for grooming players ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 05:26 PM

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (PTI) New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was "disappointed" not to end her illustrious career on a winning note but expressed pride in witnessing the growth of women's cricket during her journey. She was also grateful for the friendships she built and and memories cherished for nearly two decades in the sport. Devine bid a quiet farewell to her career as New Zealand suffered a eight-wicket loss to England in their final group-stage match of the tournament. Devine said she ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 05:18 PM

'One last time... signing off': Rohit Sharma drops a bombshell on social media | Cricket News - The ...

NEW DELHI: India's star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma set social media abuzz on Sunday with a cryptic post after the conclusion of the three-match ODI series against Australia Down Under. Despite India losing the series 1-2, Rohit clinched both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards in the final ODI in Sydney, highlighting his undiminished class.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sharing a striking image of himself entering Sydney's Airport, ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 04:34 PM

Karnataka's Srishti Kiran clinches maiden international title at ITF J30 in Cabarete

Karnataka's 13-year-old prodigy Srishti Kiran secured her first international junior title, winning the ITF J30 at Cabarete in the Dominican Republic.... Karnataka's 13-year-old prodigy Srishti Kiran secured her first international junior title, winning the ITF J30 at Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. Srishti delivered a commanding performance to defeat the top seed, Stephanie Pumar of Venezuela 6-2, 6-2, securing the championship in straight sets. The victory capped an impressive campaign ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 04:34 PM

BCCI's Strong Statement On Australia Women Cricketers' Molestation Case In Indore

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his discontent with the "unfortunate" incident in which two Australian players competing at the ongoing Women's World Cup allegedly faced "inappropriate behaviour" in Indore. Saikia expressed his displeasure about the entire incident and praised the State Police for its swift action and told ANI, "Very unfortunate incident, and this type of incident brings disrepute. I appreciate the State police for their prompt ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 04:31 PM

Sports News | Women's CWC: India Vs Bangladesh Clash Delayed Due to Rain | LatestLY

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Rain delayed the start of Bangladesh's innings in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash against India at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Earlier, rain had pushed back the toss before India elected to bowl. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh. Since morning, the rain had arrived in patches and returned before the toss. The covers were placed, forcing the toss to be d ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 04:27 PM

Srishti Kiran clinches maiden international title at ITF J30 in Cabarete

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Karnataka's 13-year-old prodigy Srishti Kiran secured her first international junior title, winning the ITF J30 at Cabarete in the Dominican Republic on Saturday. Srishti delivered a commanding performance to defeat the top seed, Stephanie Pumar of Venezuela, 6-2, 6-2, securing the championship in straight sets, according to a KSLTA release. The victory capped an impressive campaign where she had earlier stunned second seed Arina Vansovich of Ru ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 03:34 PM

"Respect In Own Hands": Mohammad Kaif On Eye-Opening Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Post-Match Scene

"It's clear that they have decided their respect is in their own hands," said Kaif on the incident Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes life has come to a full circle for batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they stand in a position in the twilight phase of their careers, where scoring runs will guarantee their spot in India's ODI fold, just like when they broke out into the international circuit. Following the conclusion of the third ODI, which ended with a 9-wicket triumph for I ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 03:19 PM

Women's World Cup: India win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh after rain delay

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh at the ongoing Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The toss was scheduled for 2:30 pm (IST), but doubts remained about the start of the fixture due to the weather forecast. Since morning, the rain had arrived in patches and returned before the toss. The covers were placed, forcing the game to be delayed by more than 30 minu ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 02:34 PM

Never felt like Jemimah was under a lot of pressure, says long-time coach Shetty

New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the pitch at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai being good for batting, it was no surprise to see Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set the foundation for India's crucial 53-run win over New Zealand with scintillating centuries. But there was another important cog in India's wheel of posting a huge 340/3 in 49 overs - local girl Jemimah Rodrigues coming out at number three to hit an unbeaten 76 off 55 balls. It was a game where Jemimah rewrote her World ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 02:28 PM

Every match is do or die: Ayan after Patna Pirates march into Eliminator 1

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Every match is a do-or-die game for the Patna Pirates, and the three-time PKL champions showed exactly why they are still among the most dangerous sides in the league. With a 40-31 win over U Mumba in Play-in 2 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi, the Pirates made it six wins in a row and sealed their place in Eliminator 1 against Jaipur Pink Panthers. Star raider Ayan Lohchab once again led from the front with 14 points, while the defence turned in a c ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 02:17 PM

Abhishek Nayar to manage two franchises? Former India support staff named KKR head coach ahead of IP...

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are set to hand over the overall reins of the franchise to Abhishek Nayar ahead of the upcoming season. The former Mumbai all-rounder will thus replace Chandrakant Pandit, who was released from his role of head coach, earlier this year following a an underwhelming show in IPL 2025. The development came in nearly two months after Nayar was appointed as the head coach of Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise UP Warriorz. Acco ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 01:34 PM

Hardik Pandya Set To Return For White-Ball Series Against South Africa: Report

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who missed the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan and the ongoing white-ball series in Australia, is all set to make a comeback for Team India next month. According to a report in the Times of India on Wednesday (October 22), Pandya will spend the next four weeks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru and is expected to be fit for the limited overs series against the South African team. The Proteas will travel to India next month and play two Tests ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 01:34 PM

Last season's finalists clash first in Super Cup - The Times of India

Panaji: Last season's finalists are drawn in the same group, and they are joined by the Durand Cup champions and I-League winners.Group B, at first glance, looks a difficult one, but defending champions FC Goa are unperturbed as they face Jamshedpur FC in a repeat of last year's final at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday at 7.30pm.Durand Cup champions NorthEast United, among the favourites here, and I-League winners, Inter Kashi FC, complete the group."It's the draw, sometimes it's good, so ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 01:22 PM

AIFF Super Cup 2025-26: Goa face Jamshedpur in a replay of last season's finale

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The 2025 Super Cup finalists, FC Goa, are set to lock horns with Jamshedpur FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday in what promises to be a gripping encounter in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website. The clash will rekindle memories of last season's finale, when FC Goa delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jamshedpur 3-0 in the 2025 Super Cup final, lifting their second title and securing qual ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 01:22 PM

Jaipur played as a complete unit; they deserved this impressive win: Rishank Devadiga

New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Pro Kabaddi League star Rishank Devadiga has lauded Jaipur Pink Panthers' complete team display in edging out defending champions Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1 of the PKL 12. It was a match that went to the wire as the Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a close and impressive 30-27 win over the Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1. The defenders stood tall as Aryan Kumar scored a High Five while Deepanshu Khatri got four points for the Pink Panthers, while Nitin Kum ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 01:12 PM

India Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women ODI World Cup 2025: India look to sharpen their game ahead...

New Delhi: India will enter their final group stage match with relief and renewed confidence. With a semi-final spot already secured, the focus has shifted from qualifying to sustaining momentum. After three challenging games, they Women's team finally found their rhythm against New Zealand, driven by dominant performances from their batters. The venue for both India's semi-final and the final match is in Navi Mumbai, a ground the team knows well and where they seem to have discovered their per ...Read More >

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SportsOct 26, 2025 12:34 PM

India-W vs New Zealand-W Preview: Live Streaming & Match Details

Harmanpreet Kaur's India face Sophie Devine's New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium for a Women's World Cup semifinal spot. Harmanpreet Kaur's India are all set to take on Sophie Devine's New Zealand at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium on Thursday, with a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing Women's World Cup at stake. A victory over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai would see Harmanpreet's team become the fourth side to bag a Women's World Cup semifinal spot at the DY Patil Stadium. If India f ...Read More >

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