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French Open Badminton: Unnati Hooda advances to pre-quarters; Ayush Shetty makes early exit

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:29 PM

Paris, Oct 22 (IANS) Rising Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda continued her impressive run on the international circuit, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Cesson-Sevigne on Wednesday. The 18-year-old displayed grit and composure as she came from behind to defeat Malaysia’s Letshanaa Karupathevan 11-21, 21-13, 21-16 in her opening women’s singles round.

Golf: Udayan Mane among men and Vani Kapoor to make IGPL debut in Jaipur

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:54 PM

Jaipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympian Udayan Mane and Vani Kapoor, who has the best record on the domestic Tour among all active Indian women professionals, will make their debut at the IGPL Tour in Jaipur this week. The Tour will visit the Pink City for the IGPL Invitational Jaipur this week after stops in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens Noida, and Pune.

Abhinav Bindra named torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22.

2nd Test: South Africa's Muthusamy and Rabada turn tables on Pakistan with record-laden fightback

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:07 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 22 (IANS) Senuran Muthusamy and Kagiso Rabada engineered a stunning lower-order revival that left Pakistan reeling on the third day in Rawalpindi, as South Africa seized control of the second and final Test of the series with a 71-run first-innings lead.

Women’s World Cup: Plan was to keep stumps in play as much as possible, says Alana King

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:43 PM

Indore, Oct 22 (IANS) Australian leg-spinner Alana King has credited a stump-to-stump strategy and collective discipline in the middle overs for keeping England to 244/9 in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday.

Only Test: Ngarava’s five-for powers Zimbabwe to first home Test win since 2013

IANS | October 22, 2025 6:55 PM

Harare, Oct 22 (IANS) Richard Ngarava produced a spell to remember as Zimbabwe crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at the Harare Sports Club to seal their first home Test victory since 2013 and their biggest-ever Test win.

India Down Under: The comeback clock ticks for Rohit & Virat in Adelaide!

Chetan Sharma | October 22, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The clock is ticking for Indian cricket’s most celebrated pair. After a faltering comeback in Perth, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli head into Adelaide with both form and future under the spotlight.

2025 Lanka Premier League postponed to prioritise venue readiness for Men’s T20 World Cup

IANS | October 22, 2025 5:45 PM

Colombo, Oct 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not be held this year as originally scheduled. The decision comes in light of preparations for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka will co-host with India in February–March next year.

Matt Renshaw away ‘as much as possible’ from the Ashes selection headache

IANS | October 22, 2025 5:26 PM

Adelaide, Oct 22 (IANS) Matt Renshaw has found peace in not chasing the dream that once consumed him. As talk builds around a possible recall for the Ashes, the 29-year-old Australian batter remains unfazed — a far cry from the anxious youngster who once obsessed over scorecards and selection chances.

Big series for their future in white-ball cricket: Monty Panesar on Rohit and Kohli’s poor show in Perth

IANS | October 22, 2025 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former England cricketer Monty Panesar believes that India’s ongoing three-match ODI series against Australia is crucial for veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said that the duo’s white-ball career depends on the remaining two games.

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French Open Badminton: Unnati Hooda advances to pre-quarters; Ayush Shetty makes early exit

Golf: Udayan Mane among men and Vani Kapoor to make IGPL debut in Jaipur

Abhinav Bindra named torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

2nd Test: South Africa's Muthusamy and Rabada turn tables on Pakistan with record-laden fightback

Women’s World Cup: Plan was to keep stumps in play as much as possible, says Alana King

Only Test: Ngarava’s five-for powers Zimbabwe to first home Test win since 2013

India Down Under: The comeback clock ticks for Rohit & Virat in Adelaide!

2025 Lanka Premier League postponed to prioritise venue readiness for Men’s T20 World Cup

Matt Renshaw away ‘as much as possible’ from the Ashes selection headache

Big series for their future in white-ball cricket: Monty Panesar on Rohit and Kohli’s poor show in Perth

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