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Afghanistan players and ACB chair offer prayers for victims of Paktika tragedy

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chairman Mirwais Ashraf and players of the national team condoled the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah and Haroon, who lost their lives in the cross-border airstrikes by Pakistan in Paktika province of Afghanistan, and offered prayers for the victims of the tragedy.

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes eye strong finish to league stage against Mumbai Meteors

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:02 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IANS) With both sides already assured of semi-final spots, Bengaluru Torpedoes will aim to finish the league stage on a high when they face Mumbai Meteors in their final Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest rankings

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:44 PM

Dubai, Oct 21 (IANS) India's opener Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings as the top players in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup made progress in the latest rankings update.

Women's World Cup: Khaka replaces Klaas for South Africa as Pakistan opt to bowl

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:51 PM

Colombo, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in the 22nd match of the Women's World Cup here at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Women’s World Cup: Alyssa Healy ruled out of England clash

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:26 PM

Indore, Oct 21 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the team’s upcoming Women’s World Cup encounter against arch-rivals England after sustaining a minor calf strain during a training session last Saturday.

Deeply saddened, hard to believe: Pragg offers condolences on the passing of GM Daniel Naroditsky

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, saying it was hard to believe he would no longer witness his chess challenges.

Khaleel, Gurnoor added to India 'A' squad for first four-day game against South Africa 'A'

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:01 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar have been added to the India A squad for the first of the two four-day games against South Africa A, to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 2. The duo are now a part of the squad for both Tests.

'I’d be lying if I said I wasn't excited', says Scott Boland ahead of Ashes

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:07 PM

Melbourne, Oct 21 (IANS) Australian pacer Scott Boland has shared his excitement of facing England in the iconic Ashes series at home coming summer. The 36-year-old also stated that he doesn’t mind being the 12th man on the side and making way for someone, who deserves a place in the XI.

Indian pugilists leave for Bahrain to compete at Asian Youth Games

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has dispatched a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The team will represent India across 14 weight categories, seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group.

Pant to lead India 'A' in four-day matches against South Africa 'A"

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:41 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant is set to return to competitive cricket after a long injury layoff, as the BCCI Selection Committee has named the wicketkeeper-batter captain of the India A squad for the two four-day matches against South Africa.

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Afghanistan players and ACB chair offer prayers for victims of Paktika tragedy

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes eye strong finish to league stage against Mumbai Meteors

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest rankings

Women's World Cup: Khaka replaces Klaas for South Africa as Pakistan opt to bowl

Women’s World Cup: Alyssa Healy ruled out of England clash

Deeply saddened, hard to believe: Pragg offers condolences on the passing of GM Daniel Naroditsky

Khaleel, Gurnoor added to India 'A' squad for first four-day game against South Africa 'A'

'I’d be lying if I said I wasn't excited', says Scott Boland ahead of Ashes

Indian pugilists leave for Bahrain to compete at Asian Youth Games

Pant to lead India 'A' in four-day matches against South Africa 'A"

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