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It was our luck that we were able to lift the trophy, says India all-rounder Sneh Rana

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) It's been nearly three weeks since India lifted the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, and the euphoria around the epochal victory hasn’t died down. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana candidly said that winning the trophy was in their luck and that years of persistent efforts culminating in a title win left her with a great feeling.

PM Modi sends heartfelt wishes to Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal ahead of their wedding

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warm wishes to World Cup–winning cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal, marking a special moment for the couple ahead of their expected wedding on November 23.

Steve Smith warns Australia must ‘keep Stokes quiet’ as Ashes begins in Perth

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has identified England captain Ben Stokes as the “man to keep quiet” as his side gears up for the opening Test of the Ashes at Perth Stadium on Friday. With regular skipper Pat Cummins injured, Smith will lead Australia for the 41st time in Test cricket and is acutely aware of the threat England’s talisman poses.

Diksha Dagar wins her second successive gold in Deaflympics, says it's fantastic to defend her title

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:26 PM

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 20 (IANS) Indian golfer Diksha Dagar on Thursday made history by defending her gold medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. Diksha produced rounds of 68, 65, 72 at the par-72 Wakasu Golf Links in Tokyo to top the podium by a whopping 14-stroke margin in the women’s individual strokeplay competition.

2nd Test: Mushfiqur, Litton centuries power Bangladesh before spinners seize control against Ireland

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:35 PM

Mirpur, Nov 20 (IANS) Centuries by seasoned batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das propelled Bangladesh to a strong position on the second day of the second Test, before the hosts’ spinners reduced Ireland to 98 for 5 in reply to the home side’s 476 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Thursday.

IGPL Mumbai: Pranavi makes history by beating men and winning title

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Pranavi Urs got the better of overnight leader Karandeep Kochhar, producing a brilliant performance when it mattered most, and made history by winning the IGPL Mumbai Invitation, becoming the first Indian woman golfer to win a professional golf tournament while playing alongside men on the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Tour.

World Boxing Cup Finals: Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati, Nupur win gold as Indian women shine bright on historic final day (Ld)

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:34 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 20 (IANS) Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) powered to gold medals as India’s women boxers delivered riches on a landmark day for the nation at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in front of a packed house at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

Kotak hopeful on Gill’s recovery, slams ‘agenda-driven’ criticism of Gambhir ahead of second Test

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:14 PM

Guwahati, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has offered guarded optimism on skipper Shubman Gill’s fitness even as he launched a fierce defence of head coach Gautam Gambhir amid growing scrutiny following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata.

Sub-jr Women Academy C'ship: Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Vadipatti Raja Academy win on Day 6

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:40 PM

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 20 (IANS) Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, and Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy bagged important wins on Day Six of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana.

Next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, says Kuldeep Yadav

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that the next 4-5 years are very important for him in red-ball cricket, and he wants to shape those years by focusing on fitness and performance. Kuldeep, who has long been overlooked in Test cricket, acknowledged that playing across formats for India is a luxury and he is enjoying every bit of it.

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It was our luck that we were able to lift the trophy, says India all-rounder Sneh Rana

PM Modi sends heartfelt wishes to Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal ahead of their wedding

Steve Smith warns Australia must ‘keep Stokes quiet’ as Ashes begins in Perth

Diksha Dagar wins her second successive gold in Deaflympics, says it's fantastic to defend her title

2nd Test: Mushfiqur, Litton centuries power Bangladesh before spinners seize control against Ireland

IGPL Mumbai: Pranavi makes history by beating men and winning title

World Boxing Cup Finals: Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati, Nupur win gold as Indian women shine bright on historic final day (Ld)

Kotak hopeful on Gill’s recovery, slams ‘agenda-driven’ criticism of Gambhir ahead of second Test

Sub-jr Women Academy C'ship: Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Vadipatti Raja Academy win on Day 6

Next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, says Kuldeep Yadav

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