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DDCA’s 2025–26 AGM focuses on govt approvals, key appointments, and special gesture towards Delhi Police

IANS | December 23, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2025–26 term at its registered office at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozeshah Kotla Ground in New Delhi. The meeting focused on several essential governance matters, which were discussed and approved by the members.

Dutch retain top spots, India men suffer sharp drop -- a look at how FIH World Rankings shook things up in 2025

IANS | December 23, 2025 5:31 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), Dec 23 (IANS) The Netherlands men and women teams maintained their top positions, winning trophies and titles to keep chasers at bay as the FIH World Rankings experienced many upheavals in a crucial year before the 2026 World Cups.

Thomas Rew named captain as England names U19 World Cup squad

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:57 PM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s U19 World Cup, set to be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15, 2026.

PM Modi hosts javelin ace Neeraj Chopra, wife Himani, at his residence

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor, here at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, on Tuesday.

All-format ambition a driving force behind Karnataka's run machine Smaran Ravichandran

Niharika Raina | December 23, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Smaran Ravichandran has never been interested in choosing between formats. For Smaran, 22, the goal has always been to be a batter who excels in all three formats of the game.

All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Bengaluru moved from Chinnaswamy to BCCI CoE

IANS | December 23, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches that were set to take place at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium have been relocated to the BCCI Centre of Excellence, due to a directive from the Karnataka government citing security issues.

Deepti crowned new No. 1 T20I bowler, Wolvaardt dethrones Mandhana as top ODI batter

IANS | December 23, 2025 2:38 PM

Dubai, Dec 23 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt emerged as the major gainers, reaching the top and securing the No.1 position in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings.

Karnataka Police deny permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:41 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) Karnataka Police have denied permission for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra Pradesh at Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing serious safety and crowd control concerns.

Junior World Cup star Sunil PB vies to carry forward Karnataka's hockey legacy

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) From a state that boasts of rich legacy in hockey, with stalwarts like MP Ganesh, MM Somaya, AB Subbiah, Ashish Ballal, Arjun Halappa, and more recently Raghunath VR, SK Uthappa, Nikkin Thimmaiah and SV Sunil - all four featured in the Indian team for Rio Olympics in 2016, a new and promising entrant in the mix PB Sunil, is vying to be the torchbearer for Karnataka in hockey.

Distancing myself, there's not much point in picking up a bat: Tahlia McGrath opens up on ‘toughest’ phase of career

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath has candidly acknowledged she is navigating the most challenging stretch of her international career, conceding a loss of confidence following a disappointing World Cup campaign.

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DDCA’s 2025–26 AGM focuses on govt approvals, key appointments, and special gesture towards Delhi Police

Dutch retain top spots, India men suffer sharp drop -- a look at how FIH World Rankings shook things up in 2025

Thomas Rew named captain as England names U19 World Cup squad

PM Modi hosts javelin ace Neeraj Chopra, wife Himani, at his residence

All-format ambition a driving force behind Karnataka's run machine Smaran Ravichandran

All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Bengaluru moved from Chinnaswamy to BCCI CoE

Deepti crowned new No. 1 T20I bowler, Wolvaardt dethrones Mandhana as top ODI batter

Karnataka Police deny permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Junior World Cup star Sunil PB vies to carry forward Karnataka's hockey legacy

Distancing myself, there's not much point in picking up a bat: Tahlia McGrath opens up on ‘toughest’ phase of career

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