HIL Governing Council and Kalinga Lancers look to make strong start with blend of experience and young talent

IANS | December 29, 2025 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) kicks off another exciting season, the HIL Governing Council Team (HIL GC) and Kalinga Lancers strive for strong beginnings and a place in the playoffs. Both teams are composed of a mix of seasoned international players and experienced Indian athletes.

RR's captaincy will likely be between Riyan and Jadeja: Uthappa

IANS | December 29, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that leadership will be the defining factor for the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) success in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

ICC rates MCG pitch ‘unsatisfactory’ after Boxing day Test ends in two days

IANS | December 29, 2025 2:03 PM

Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS) The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where the fourth Ashes Test is held, has been rated as 'unsatisfactory' and the venue received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

If you keep thinking about WC, the next one won't come: Mandhana

IANS | December 29, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes that thinking about the World Cup after a successful campaign will not help them win the next one and said that the Indian team has a lot of scope to improve as they prepare for the global T20 event scheduled for next year.

Concession tickets for students, specially abled spectators in NZ v IND final ODI: MPCA

IANS | December 29, 2025 1:38 PM

Indore, Dec 29 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is offering concessionary tickets for students and a dedicated ticketing initiative for specially-abled spectators for the final match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium.

'This season is about courage, not caution,' says Salima Tete ahead of Soorma Hockey's HIL opener against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:36 PM

Ranchi, Dec 29 (IANS) For the women’s team of Soorma Hockey Club, the new season doesn’t begin with big declarations – it starts with familiarity, trust and a group that knows how close it came. As they take the field for their first match of the Hockey India League 2025-26, against Shrachi Bengal Tigers on Monday, Soorma are focused less on making statements and more on settling into their rhythm.

'Motto is to score runs and provide good finish,' says Richa on being promoted to No. 3

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 (IANS) India’s wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh spoke about her promotion up the order by head coach Amol Muzumdar in the recently concluded T20I against Sri Lanka, and said that her aim, batting at any position, is to "score runs and provide a good finish for the team."

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HIL Governing Council and Kalinga Lancers look to make strong start with blend of experience and young talent

RR's captaincy will likely be between Riyan and Jadeja: Uthappa

ICC rates MCG pitch ‘unsatisfactory’ after Boxing day Test ends in two days

If you keep thinking about WC, the next one won't come: Mandhana

Concession tickets for students, specially abled spectators in NZ v IND final ODI: MPCA

'This season is about courage, not caution,' says Salima Tete ahead of Soorma Hockey's HIL opener against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

'Motto is to score runs and provide good finish,' says Richa on being promoted to No. 3

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