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PKL 12: Nitin Kumar, Ali Samadi star as Jaipur Pink Panthers outclass UP Yoddhas

IANS | October 17, 2025 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Jaipur Pink Panthers put on a clinical performance to outclass UP Yoddhas in a Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), winning comprehensively at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Friday’s final match. From the opening minutes to the final whistle, the two-time champions were in complete control as Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi both scored Super 10s on the way to the win.

Women's World Cup 2025: Wolvaardt, Brits guide South Africa to clinical 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

IANS | October 17, 2025 11:38 PM

Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and her opening partner Tazmin Brits produced calm, composed knocks to steer South Africa Women to a convincing win over Sri Lanka in a rain-curtailed clash in the ICC Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

PKL 12: Ayan’s career-best 27-point masterclass helps Patna Pirates sink Bengal Warriorz despite Devank’s 25 points

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Patna Pirates prevailed in a high-scoring encounter against Bengal Warriorz, prevailing 51-49 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The match saw a total of 100 points scored (the most this season), and also witnessed marquee raiders - Ayan and Devank - score 20+ points each, making this the third time in PKL history when two raiders have scored 20+ points in the same match.

Women's World Cup: Gunaratne’s composed knock guides Sri Lanka to 105 in rain-marred 20 overs

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:20 PM

Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Vishmi Gunaratne’s composed start and Sri Lanka’s late surge after the rain break helped the hosts post 105 for 7 in their 20 overs in a rain-marred clash against South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday.

India slips to 136 in FIFA rankings -- worst in nearly a decade: Spain holds top spot

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Indian football’s dismal run on the international stage continued as the men’s senior national team slumped to 136th in the latest FIFA World Rankings — their lowest position since November 2016.

India Championship Golf: Shubhanka shines with 66; Tommy Fleetwood takes the lead on Day Two

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma’s grand comeback cheered up Indian fans in the second round of the US$4 million DP World India Championship 2025 being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC).

India storm into final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with win over Malaysia

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:01 PM

Johor (Malaysia), Oct 17 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team produced a fine performance, as they defeated Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia, on Friday. The win takes India into the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, where they will face Australia.

World Junior C'ships: Tanvi Sharma becomes first Indian female in 17 years to be assured of a medal

IANS | October 17, 2025 7:37 PM

Guwahati, Oct 17 (IANS) Tanvi Sharma became the first Indian female player to be assured of a 2025 BWF World Junior Championships medal in 17 years when she fought back from a game down to beat Japan’s Saki Matsumoto and reach the girls' singles semifinals at the National Centre of Excellence here on Friday.

Women’s World Cup: It's about character now for India, says Hussain ahead of clash against England

IANS | October 17, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes the remainder of India’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, starting from their clash against England on Sunday, will now hinge on a psychological perspective on their character and ability to bounce back from consecutive defeats in Visakhapatnam.

Being a selector is the biggest challenge of my career, says India selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar

IANS | October 17, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Ajit Agarkar, India’s chief selector, has called his current role the “biggest challenge” of his cricketing journey, admitting that the pressures of shaping careers and making tough calls far outweigh the demands of his playing and commentary days.

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PKL 12: Nitin Kumar, Ali Samadi star as Jaipur Pink Panthers outclass UP Yoddhas

Women's World Cup 2025: Wolvaardt, Brits guide South Africa to clinical 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

PKL 12: Ayan’s career-best 27-point masterclass helps Patna Pirates sink Bengal Warriorz despite Devank’s 25 points

Women's World Cup: Gunaratne’s composed knock guides Sri Lanka to 105 in rain-marred 20 overs

India slips to 136 in FIFA rankings -- worst in nearly a decade: Spain holds top spot

India Championship Golf: Shubhanka shines with 66; Tommy Fleetwood takes the lead on Day Two

India storm into final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with win over Malaysia

World Junior C'ships: Tanvi Sharma becomes first Indian female in 17 years to be assured of a medal

Women’s World Cup: It's about character now for India, says Hussain ahead of clash against England

Being a selector is the biggest challenge of my career, says India selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar

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