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2nd Test: West Indies’ batters need to get that start and kick on to be fine, says skipper Chase

IANS | October 9, 2025 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ahead of the second Test against India starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, the West Indies find themselves under pressure for both on and off-field reasons. In their crushing defeat by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, the West Indies failed to cross 200 in either innings, which collectively lasted just 89.2 overs.

Women's WC: South Africa elect to bowl against India as rain delays start

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:50 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (IANS) South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in Match 10 of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.

2nd Test: Want to give Reddy game time in India to prepare him for overseas tours, says Gill

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill emphasised the importance of grooming seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in home conditions, stating that it is better to give him game time at home and use that as preparation for overseas tours.

I'm making good progress: Richardson eyes return to competitive cricket after shoulder injury

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:27 PM

Melbourne, Oct 9 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is nearing a long-awaited return to competitive cricket after recovering from shoulder surgery, with hopes of being available for the later stages of the Ashes series if Australia need fast-bowling reinforcements.

At 36th Regional Sports meet, CM Yogi honours outstanding players, offers success mantra

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:13 PM

Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the closing ceremony of 36th Regional Sports Meet, organised by Vidya Bharati Eastern Uttar Pradesh in Jhansi on Thursday and gave the mantra of self-reliance and success to the athletes.

Women's WC: Toss to be held at 3.15 pm, play to start at 3.45, no overs lost in Vizag

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:09 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (IANS) The toss for the India v South Africa match here at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam to be conducted at 3.15 pm. Play is expected to start at 3.45 pm with no loss of overs.

Jaipur Polo clinch convincing win over Kanota Polo at BM Birla Cup

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:59 PM

Jaipur, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur showcased trademark poise and precision as he led the Jaipur Polo Team to a dominant 8-2 win against Kanota Polo in their latest match at the BM Birla Cup.

I want to succeed for India in all formats and win ICC titles: Gill

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Tests against the West Indies to the end of the all-format series against South Africa, Shubman Gill will be constantly playing in all formats for India – either as the captain in Tests and ODIs or vice-captain in T20Is.

Hockey India remembers the first Adivasi icon of Indian Hockey - Jaipal Singh Munda

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The enigmatic Jaipal Singh Munda, born as Pramod Pahan, in a Munda (tribal) family in Pahan Toli Village, Kunti sub-division of Ranchi district in the then Bengal Presidency, was the first true hero of Indian hockey, for his team went on to win the first Olympic gold medal in 1928. The Marang Gomke Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is a befitting tribute to this iconic leader.

‘All countries wear the flag on competition wear': SFI brushes off controversy over tricolour on swimming trunks

IANS | October 9, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After the controversy sparked by the display of the national flag on the swimming trunks of the Indian men's water polo team during the Asian Aquatics Championship in Ahmedabad, the Swimming Federation of India has clarified the matter, saying the inclusion of the national flag on the athletes' competition wear adheres strictly to the World Aquatics regulations governing sportswear.

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2nd Test: West Indies’ batters need to get that start and kick on to be fine, says skipper Chase

Women's WC: South Africa elect to bowl against India as rain delays start

2nd Test: Want to give Reddy game time in India to prepare him for overseas tours, says Gill

I'm making good progress: Richardson eyes return to competitive cricket after shoulder injury

At 36th Regional Sports meet, CM Yogi honours outstanding players, offers success mantra

Women's WC: Toss to be held at 3.15 pm, play to start at 3.45, no overs lost in Vizag

Jaipur Polo clinch convincing win over Kanota Polo at BM Birla Cup

I want to succeed for India in all formats and win ICC titles: Gill

Hockey India remembers the first Adivasi icon of Indian Hockey - Jaipal Singh Munda

‘All countries wear the flag on competition wear': SFI brushes off controversy over tricolour on swimming trunks

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