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'This season is about courage, not caution,' says Salima Tete ahead of Soorma Hockey's HIL opener against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:36 PM

Ranchi, Dec 29 (IANS) For the women’s team of Soorma Hockey Club, the new season doesn’t begin with big declarations – it starts with familiarity, trust and a group that knows how close it came. As they take the field for their first match of the Hockey India League 2025-26, against Shrachi Bengal Tigers on Monday, Soorma are focused less on making statements and more on settling into their rhythm.

'Motto is to score runs and provide good finish,' says Richa on being promoted to No. 3

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 (IANS) India’s wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh spoke about her promotion up the order by head coach Amol Muzumdar in the recently concluded T20I against Sri Lanka, and said that her aim, batting at any position, is to "score runs and provide a good finish for the team."

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey becomes first-ever to register 8-wicket haul in T20I

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Bhutan’s left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey has etched his name into cricket history, becoming the first bowler ever to claim eight wickets in a T20 match, international or otherwise.

Australia pace duo Cummins, Hazlewood set to be named in T20 WC squad

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:30 AM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) The experienced pace duo of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are set to be included in Australia’s provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite injury concerns.

Ashes: Australia like to be consistent with selection, says McDonald ahead of SCG Test

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:24 AM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Head coach Andrew McDonald was wary of making too many changes for the series finale, with valuable ICC World Test Championship points at stake as the Aussies strive for a third successive appearance in the final.

NZ allrounder Doug Bracewell retires from all forms of cricket

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:59 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old called time on a career that saw him play 28 Tests, 21 and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023.

Ashes: Atkinson ruled out of SCG Test with hamstring injury

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:31 AM

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) England have suffered a blow with news that fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final Test of the Ashes series at the SCG due to injury.

Women’s HIL: SG Pipers shows sensational teamwork to register 2-0 win over Ranchi Royals in opener (Ld)

IANS | December 28, 2025 11:25 PM

Ranchi, Dec 28 (IANS) SG Pipers produced a masterclass of defensive steel and attacking flair to overpower Ranchi Royals 2-0 in the opening match of the 2025-26 Season to open their campaign in style in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.

4th T20I: Should give credit to Smriti and Shafali for the start they gave, says Harmanpreet

IANS | December 28, 2025 11:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma for their blistering 162-run partnership, taking the side to a 30-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in the fourth women’s T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.

4th T20I: Fifties from Smriti, Shafali take India to 30-run win over spirited Sri Lanka (ld)

IANS | December 28, 2025 10:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 (IANS) Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck fluent half-centuries to set up India’s record total of 221/2 before the bowlers held off a spirited Sri Lankan chase to clinch a 30-run victory in the fourth women’s T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.

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'This season is about courage, not caution,' says Salima Tete ahead of Soorma Hockey's HIL opener against Shrachi Bengal Tigers

'Motto is to score runs and provide good finish,' says Richa on being promoted to No. 3

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey becomes first-ever to register 8-wicket haul in T20I

Australia pace duo Cummins, Hazlewood set to be named in T20 WC squad

Ashes: Australia like to be consistent with selection, says McDonald ahead of SCG Test

NZ allrounder Doug Bracewell retires from all forms of cricket

Ashes: Atkinson ruled out of SCG Test with hamstring injury

Women’s HIL: SG Pipers shows sensational teamwork to register 2-0 win over Ranchi Royals in opener (Ld)

4th T20I: Should give credit to Smriti and Shafali for the start they gave, says Harmanpreet

4th T20I: Fifties from Smriti, Shafali take India to 30-run win over spirited Sri Lanka (ld)

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