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Gujarat Titans’ bet on Holder is interesting, his six-hitting abilities have improved, says Pathan

IANS | December 28, 2025 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have shown immense faith in West Indies’ fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder, noting that his improved six-hitting ability alongside his new-ball bowling will benefit the side in the 2026 season.

Senior National Badminton: Surya Charishma, Rithvik Sanjeevi clinch singles titles

IANS | December 28, 2025 6:03 PM

Vijayawada, Dec 28 (IANS) Surya Charishma Tamiri rode on strong local support to register a come-from-behind win over Tanvi Patri while Ritvik Sanjeevi S. defeated Bharat Raghav to clinch the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively in the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada on Sunday.

Novelty of Rashid Khan has worn off a little, not as intimidating as before, says Kumble ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | December 28, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) can no longer lean heavily on leg-spinner Rashid Khan, saying that the Afghanistan star's impact has diminished and the novelty factor has ‘worn off a little’.

Football transfer watch: Flamengo midfielder Carrascal linked with Marseille move

IANS | December 28, 2025 4:33 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Colombian international midfielder Jorge Carrascal could leave top Brazilian football club Flamengo to join France's Marseille in Europe's January transfer window, according to media reports.

Army Boys Sports Company, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club enter Sub-jr Men Academy C'ships final

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:27 PM

Surat, Dec 28 (IANS) After winning their semi-final matches, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Army Boys Sports Company advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, held at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday.

Head reveals he reached out to Duckett after Noosa backlash 'to see if he was going alright'

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:00 PM

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia opener Travis Head said he reached out to England's Ben Duckett after a social media video surfaced before the Melbourne Test that appeared to show Duckett intoxicated.

Indian junior men’s hockey team cap off a successful 2025 with two major international medals

IANS | December 28, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team concluded 2025 on a high note, earning two major international medals and preparing extensively for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in December.

Fit India Sundays on Cycle wraps up 2025 with high-energy fitness festival

IANS | December 28, 2025 2:36 PM

Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, along with other Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from Bengal, gathered at the Sports Authority of India's Kolkata Regional Centre on Sunday for the final Fit India Sundays on Cycle event of 2025.

Had it been 2mm shorter, it might have been alright: Smith gives his take on under-fire MCG pitch

IANS | December 28, 2025 1:56 PM

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith gave his take on the MCG wicket after the Boxing Day Test lasted just two days, with England winning by four wickets. He said that had the 10mm grass been 2mm shorter, it might have made a difference in the match.

Ashleigh Gardner up for Australia captaincy ‘if got asked to do it’

IANS | December 28, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Australian Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner stated she would be willing to accept the captaincy if offered, despite not having ever envisioned herself in such a role.

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Gujarat Titans’ bet on Holder is interesting, his six-hitting abilities have improved, says Pathan

Senior National Badminton: Surya Charishma, Rithvik Sanjeevi clinch singles titles

Novelty of Rashid Khan has worn off a little, not as intimidating as before, says Kumble ahead of IPL 2026

Football transfer watch: Flamengo midfielder Carrascal linked with Marseille move

Army Boys Sports Company, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club enter Sub-jr Men Academy C'ships final

Head reveals he reached out to Duckett after Noosa backlash 'to see if he was going alright'

Indian junior men’s hockey team cap off a successful 2025 with two major international medals

Fit India Sundays on Cycle wraps up 2025 with high-energy fitness festival

Had it been 2mm shorter, it might have been alright: Smith gives his take on under-fire MCG pitch

Ashleigh Gardner up for Australia captaincy ‘if got asked to do it’

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