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'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Lon Saikia congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing the ceremony as a “historic” and “momentous occasion” attended by over one lakh people in the presence of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several distinguished dignitaries.

'We did not take advantage of a good start': Pakistan skipper Masood after 104-run defeat to Bangladesh

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:49 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood acknowledged that his team could not take advantage of key moments after they lost to Bangladesh by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur. This defeat gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series and marked their third consecutive Test win over Pakistan.

Italian Open: Rafael Jodar storms into QF, matches Djokovic feat

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:47 PM

Rome, May 12 (IANS) Spanish teen sensation Rafael Jodar continued his rapid rise on clay by powering into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over American youngster Learner Tien on Tuesday.

Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard announces retirement from international football

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:33 PM

Copenhagen, May 12 (IANS) Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard has announced his retirement from international football with Denmark following the team’s failure to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11.

'Shan Masood should step down himself': Fans slam Pakistan captain after historic Bangladesh defeat

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:24 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shan Masood found himself at the centre of massive social media criticism after his side suffered a crushing 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match of the two-match series played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, near Dhaka.

3-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling to pursue nursing

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Scottish cycling great Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from the sport, bringing an end to one of Britain’s most successful track careers despite having already been selected for Scotland’s squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

‘CA should have done a better job,’ admits chief Greednberg amid growing BBL privatisation divide

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has admitted that the board failed to clearly communicate its vision for privatising the Big Bash League (BBL), as disagreements among state associations over the competition's future structure persist.

Badminton: Meiraba, Suveer advance on Day One of Baoji China Masters

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:06 PM

Baoji (China), May 12 (IANS) India's Maisnam Luwang Meiraba and Tushar Suveer made winning starts while Dhruv Negi made an early exit from the 2026 Baoji China Masters, the BWF World Tour Super 100 event that has a total purse of $120,000 and started at the Baoji City Gymnasium in Baoji, China, on Tuesday.

Nahid Rana's five-for inspires Bangladesh to 104-run victory over Pakistan

IANS | May 12, 2026 5:45 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their recent resurgence against Pakistan as pace sensation Nahid Rana produced a match-winning spell of fast bowling to seal a dramatic 104-run victory in the first Test at Mirpur on Tuesday.

Somerset's Riley Meredith to miss six T20 Blast games after Australia call-up

IANS | May 12, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Somerset's plans for the start of their T20 Blast title defence have suffered a major setback after Australia selected Riley Meredith for next month’s white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

'We did not take advantage of a good start': Pakistan skipper Masood after 104-run defeat to Bangladesh

Italian Open: Rafael Jodar storms into QF, matches Djokovic feat

Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard announces retirement from international football

'Shan Masood should step down himself': Fans slam Pakistan captain after historic Bangladesh defeat

3-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling to pursue nursing

‘CA should have done a better job,’ admits chief Greednberg amid growing BBL privatisation divide

Badminton: Meiraba, Suveer advance on Day One of Baoji China Masters

Nahid Rana's five-for inspires Bangladesh to 104-run victory over Pakistan

Somerset's Riley Meredith to miss six T20 Blast games after Australia call-up

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