Siddi community's Shalina Sayer's KIUG 2025 bronze celebrates inclusivity and identity

IANS | November 30, 2025 2:33 PM

Bharatpur, Nov 30 (IANS) The Khelo India Games once again demonstrated their commitment to inclusivity as Shalina Sayer Siddhi of Karnatak University, Dharwad, clinched her first medal at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) on Friday. Competing in the women’s 57kg freestyle wrestling event at Lohagarh Stadium, Shalina secured bronze, an achievement that carries symbolic weight for the Siddi community she represents.

From Women's ODI WC to Deaflympics: PM Modi highlights India’s historic sporting success in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

IANS | November 30, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) In the 128th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated what he described as a “super hit month” for Indian sports, applauding a series of landmark achievements by athletes across disciplines.

Root questions need for pink-ball Test in Ashes: A series like this, does it need it?

IANS | November 30, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) England batter Joe Root questions the necessity of a pink-ball Test in the Ashes as England prepares for their day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane.

KKR star Andre Russell announces IPL retirement, to join franchise as 'power coach'

IANS | November 30, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) power hitter Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini auction slated for December 16 but added that he would join the three-time champions as the power coach.

1st ODI: Pant misses, Ruturaj comes in as South Africa opt to bowl first against India

IANS | November 30, 2025 1:21 PM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

'Virat, Rohit bhai will do their talking with bats...', says Arshdeep ahead of 1st ODI vs SA

IANS | November 30, 2025 11:56 AM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) As India's three-match ODI series against South Africa gets underway here on Sunday afternoon at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, India pacer Arshdeep Singh reflected on Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form and said the duo will "do the talking with their bats rather than words."

SMAT: Abhishek Sharma blasts 12-ball fifty en route to 32-ball century against Bengal

IANS | November 30, 2025 11:21 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma unleashed carnage with a record-breaking half century enroute to his 32-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against an experienced Bengal bowling attack here on Sunday at the Gymkhana Ground.

Faf du Plessis opts out of IPL 2026, set to play PSL

IANS | November 29, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis has chosen not to participate in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has decided not to put his name in the auction pool, with the event set to take place next month.

Massive privilege for current South African team to go up against Virat and Rohit: Steyn

IANS | November 29, 2025 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) On the eve of the first ODI between India and South Africa, former Proteas pacer Dale Steyn praised the impact of senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling their presence both a significant challenge and a privilege for the visiting side.

WPL auction had special significance attached due to recent success of women’s team: Saikia

IANS | November 29, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the recent success of the Indian women’s team lent special significance to the WPL auction held on Thursday, adding that the tournament can take women’s cricket to a different level in the coming years.

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Siddi community's Shalina Sayer's KIUG 2025 bronze celebrates inclusivity and identity

From Women's ODI WC to Deaflympics: PM Modi highlights India’s historic sporting success in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Root questions need for pink-ball Test in Ashes: A series like this, does it need it?

KKR star Andre Russell announces IPL retirement, to join franchise as 'power coach'

1st ODI: Pant misses, Ruturaj comes in as South Africa opt to bowl first against India

'Virat, Rohit bhai will do their talking with bats...', says Arshdeep ahead of 1st ODI vs SA

SMAT: Abhishek Sharma blasts 12-ball fifty en route to 32-ball century against Bengal

Faf du Plessis opts out of IPL 2026, set to play PSL

Massive privilege for current South African team to go up against Virat and Rohit: Steyn

WPL auction had special significance attached due to recent success of women’s team: Saikia

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