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If India needs bowling all-rounder, Nitish Reddy can be that: Pujara

IANS | October 22, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes India’s choice between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube for the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand should depend on the conditions and the team’s balance, while backing Varun Chakaravarthy over Kuldeep Yadav as a spin option. Pujara explained that New Zealand’s playing conditions and the opposition’s familiarity with India’s bowlers could influence selection decisions and determine the roles assigned to the all-rounders.

Lalit Upadhyay-led Rajdhani Royals take on Nyayadhani Knights in Chhattisgarh Hockey League opener

IANS | October 22, 2026 11:24 AM

Raipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympian Lalit Upadhyay-led Rajdhani Royals will take on Nyayadhani Knights, led by Olympic medallist Surender Kumar, in the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) on Thursday.

Megan Schutt gets two-match suspension over prescription medication breach

IANS | October 22, 2026 11:15 AM

Melbourne, Oct 22 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match suspension for failing to adhere to requirements around the use of prescription medication, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Dube will be more effective in NZ conditions: Nayar

IANS | October 22, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Shivam Dube to make a greater impact than Nitish Kumar Reddy with the ball in New Zealand conditions, citing the all-rounder’s international experience, ability to extract bounce and performances in high-pressure matches. Nayar also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist-spin as a potential advantage for India, particularly when the ball offers limited movement off the pitch.

Asian Para Games: Sanjana, Abhijeet bag bronze, Naveen, Nitesh-Thulasimathi storm into para badminton final

IANS | October 22, 2026 10:44 AM

Naghoya, Oct 22 (IANS) India added to its para badminton medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Sanjana Kumari and Abhijeet Sakhuja secured bronze medals, while Paris Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar and the mixed doubles combination of Nitesh and Thulasimathi Murgesan advanced to their respective finals.

Asian Para Games: Sheetal-Toman clinch compound mixed team gold

IANS | October 22, 2026 10:27 AM

Nagoya, Oct 22 (IANS) Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar, world's bronze medallists, won gold in the Compound Mixed Team at the Asian Para Games here on Thursday.

'Sonic' technology to be part of DRS for first time in IND-NZ series

IANS | October 22, 2026 10:17 AM

Christchurch, Oct 22 (IANS) 'Sonic' technology will be used for the first time as part of the Decision Review System (DRS) during the multi-format series between New Zealand and India, starting Thursday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Anahat stuns 8-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in Silicon Valley squash

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:51 AM

Redwood City, Oct 22 (IANS) Women’s world No 15 Anahat Singh stunned Egyptian eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in straight games to move into the quarterfinals of the Silicon Valley Open squash in Redwood City (US).

Para Asian Games: Suvarna wins gold in women’s F54 discus throw; Swati bags women's W1 archery bronze

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:25 AM

Nagoya, Oct 22 (IANS) India’s Suvarna Raj clinched the gold medal in the Women’s Discus Throw F54 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an impressive throw of 15.66 metres.

Champions League: Real Madrid and Betis win to keep up perfect starts

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:00 AM

Madrid, Oct 22 (IANS) Real Madrid warmed up for Sunday's vital 'Clasico' away to FC Barcelona with a convincing 4-1 home win over RB Leipzig, maintaining their 100 percent record in the Champions League under Jose Mourinho.

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If India needs bowling all-rounder, Nitish Reddy can be that: Pujara

Lalit Upadhyay-led Rajdhani Royals take on Nyayadhani Knights in Chhattisgarh Hockey League opener

Megan Schutt gets two-match suspension over prescription medication breach

Dube will be more effective in NZ conditions: Nayar

Asian Para Games: Sanjana, Abhijeet bag bronze, Naveen, Nitesh-Thulasimathi storm into para badminton final

Asian Para Games: Sheetal-Toman clinch compound mixed team gold

'Sonic' technology to be part of DRS for first time in IND-NZ series

Anahat stuns 8-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in Silicon Valley squash

Para Asian Games: Suvarna wins gold in women’s F54 discus throw; Swati bags women's W1 archery bronze

Champions League: Real Madrid and Betis win to keep up perfect starts

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