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Ist Test: Rahul is looking in very good shape and will surpass his personal best year of 2017, says Parthiv Patel

IANS | October 2, 2025 8:19 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Senior opener K.L. Rahul’s calm and composed unbeaten half-century on Thursday drew high praise from former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, who believes the right-hander is in the midst of his finest year in Test cricket. Rahul’s 53 not out off 114 balls steered India to 121/2 in 38 overs at stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, trailing the visitors by just 41 runs.

Sr Men Inter-Departmental Nationals: Punjab & Sind, Services, Food Corp, and SAI win on Day 3

IANS | October 2, 2025 7:35 PM

Jamshedpur, Oct 2 (IANS) Punjab & Sind Bank, Services Sports Control Board, and Food Corporation of India secured convincing wins on the third day of the 5th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2025. Meanwhile, the match between Steel Plant Sports Board and Central Secretariat ended in an exciting draw.

Namibia secure berth in T20 World Cup 2026 with dominant win over Tanzania

IANS | October 2, 2025 7:16 PM

Harare, Oct 2 (IANS) Namibia became the first team from the Africa qualifiers to book their place at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after brushing aside Tanzania in the semifinal in Harare on Thursday. The victory sealed Namibia’s fourth appearance at the global tournament, having featured in the 2021 (Super 12s), 2022 (group stage), and 2024 (group stage) editions.

1st Test: Siraj, Bumrah, and Rahul ensure India seize control over West Indies (Lead)

IANS | October 2, 2025 6:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Standout performances from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and K.L. Rahul ensured India seized control on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.

Women’s World Cup: Bowlers shine as Bangladesh bundle out Pakistan for paltry 129

IANS | October 2, 2025 6:35 PM

Colombo, Oct 2 (IANS) Bangladesh bowlers put on a brilliant show as they ran through the batting lineup to restrict Pakistan to a paltry total of 129 in the third match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Thursday.

1st Test: Rahul hits unbeaten 53 as India reach 121/1, trail West Indies by 41 runs

IANS | October 2, 2025 6:11 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) An unbeaten 53 off 114 balls by senior opener KL Rahul guided India to 121/2 in 38 overs, just 41 runs behind West Indies at stumps on Day One of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.

Indian junior women’s hockey team ends Australia tour with 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill

IANS | October 2, 2025 6:01 PM

Canberra, Oct 2 (IANS): The Indian junior women’s hockey team narrowly lost 4-5 to Canberra Chill in their final match on the Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra. For India, goals were scored by Sukhveer Kaur (6'), Kanika Siwach (42'), Sunelita Toppo (54'), and Ishika (57'), while Canberra Chill’s scorers included Canhess Lauren Yee (12', 19'), Canhess Josie Lawton (24'), Hunter Baldwin (28'), and Amukawton (34') goalscorers.

Manish, Vaishnavi storm into semis of National Tennis Championship

IANS | October 2, 2025 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s Manish Sureshkumar and top seed Vaishnavi Adkar of Maharashtra advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing 30th National Tennis Championship after registering impressive wins in their respective quarterfinal matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Open: Arjun Prasad opens up six-shot lead on day three

IANS | October 2, 2025 5:19 PM

Coimbatore, Oct 2 (IANS) Delhi’s Arjun Prasad, in pursuit of his maiden title, struck the day’s best score of four-under 68 to expand his lead to a daunting six shots after the penultimate round of the Rs 1 crore Tamil Nadu Open 2025 being played at the Coimbatore Golf Club.

Yuzi Chahal, Conway sign up with Northamptonshire for 2026 campaign

IANS | October 2, 2025 5:06 PM

Northampton, Oct 2 (IANS) Indian legspinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been re-signed by Northamptonshire as an overseas player for their upcoming 2026 campaign. Chahal has committed to rejoining the Northants for the second part of their season, continuing to compete in the One-Day Cup and County Championship for a third straight summer. He has taken seven List A wickets and 44 first-class wickets with the team.

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Ist Test: Rahul is looking in very good shape and will surpass his personal best year of 2017, says Parthiv Patel

Sr Men Inter-Departmental Nationals: Punjab & Sind, Services, Food Corp, and SAI win on Day 3

Namibia secure berth in T20 World Cup 2026 with dominant win over Tanzania

1st Test: Siraj, Bumrah, and Rahul ensure India seize control over West Indies (Lead)

Women’s World Cup: Bowlers shine as Bangladesh bundle out Pakistan for paltry 129

1st Test: Rahul hits unbeaten 53 as India reach 121/1, trail West Indies by 41 runs

Indian junior women’s hockey team ends Australia tour with 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill

Manish, Vaishnavi storm into semis of National Tennis Championship

Tamil Nadu Open: Arjun Prasad opens up six-shot lead on day three

Yuzi Chahal, Conway sign up with Northamptonshire for 2026 campaign

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