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If Dhoni comes to watch the match, we’ll get more excited, says Rahul ahead of Ranchi ODI

IANS | November 29, 2025 2:52 PM

Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) Stand-in skipper KL Rahul said the team will be ‘more excited’ if the legendary MS Dhoni turns up to watch the opening ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium on Sunday. India are looking to rebound from a 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa through the ODI series opener in Dhoni’s hometown.

Aditi tied-11th as Avani moved into top 20 at Open de Espana

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:52 PM

Malaga (Spain), Nov 29 (IANS) Aditi Ashok was just outside the top 10, but Avani Prashanth made a good move up to get into the top 20 at the halfway stage of the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana. Aditi, a former winner of this event who was invited, shot 2-under 70, moved to 5-under 139, and was T-11.

KIUG 2025: Father broke his FD for a dream, judoka Jaanvi repays it with gold in Udaipur

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:37 PM

Udaipur, Nov 29 (IANS) In 2022-23, hundreds of school students and their parents endured a distressing ordeal at a city hotel in New Delhi after being duped of their hard-earned money and misled with false promises of participation in an international event. Their visas for France never arrived on time for the 19th ISF World School Gymnasiade in Normandy, leaving many crushed and financially strained. Among them was young Jaanvi Yadav, whose family is still waiting for the return of the Rs 2.5 lakh her father had scraped together, partly by breaking his Fixed Deposit and partly through personal loans.

Was nervous during the bidding, but felt valued when GG picked me via RTM card: Bharti Fulmali

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India batter Bharti Fulmali revealed she was nervous during the WPL 2026 auction and said she felt valued when Gujarat Giants (GG) used the Right to Match (RTM) card to secure her for the upcoming season, which will take place from January 9 to February 5, 2026.

Winger Bede Amarachi Osuji joins Punjab FC ahead of Super Cup semis

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:59 PM

Mohali, Nov 29 (IANS) Punjab FC have bolstered its attack with the signing of Bede Amarachi Osuji for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. The 29-year-old joins on a free transfer after his latest stint with Manisa FK in Turkey and will be available for selection ahead of the AIFF Super Cup semifinal vs East Bengal FC on December 4.

Ashes: Khawaja faces CA notice after dubbing Perth pitch ‘piece of...’

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Usman Khawaja is expected to receive a formal notice from Cricket Australia after bluntly labelling the Perth Stadium surface for the first Ashes Test a “piece of s**t” during a charity lunch this week.

Exciting to be part of different energy when Rohit, Virat are around: Bavuma

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:44 PM

Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said it will be exciting to be part of a different kind of energy on the field when India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are present for the ODI series opener, to be held at the JSCA International Stadium on Sunday.

Dale Steyn picks his IND-SA combine XI ahead of ODI series opener

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Former South African quick Dale Steyn picked a combined playing XI ahead of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa, which will be played on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The Proteas legend acknowledged that picking an XI from the two teams was a ‘tricky’ task and that both sides had ‘lots of fantastic players’.

Jess Jonassen to miss remainder of WBBL season due to shoulder surgery

IANS | November 29, 2025 12:01 PM

Brisbane, Nov 29 (IANS) Brisbane Heat have been dealt a major blow with captain Jess Jonassen ruled out of the rest of the ongoing WBBL season due to a right shoulder surgery.

Australia pacer Lauren Cheatle extends contract with Sydney Sixers for two more seasons

IANS | November 29, 2025 11:14 AM

Sydney, Nov 29 (IANS) Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Lauren Cheatle has extended her contract with Sydney Sixers for at least two more seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), said the club on Saturday. Lauren joined the Sixers in 2017 after two seasons with Sydney Thunder and has been a mainstay with the side.

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If Dhoni comes to watch the match, we’ll get more excited, says Rahul ahead of Ranchi ODI

Aditi tied-11th as Avani moved into top 20 at Open de Espana

KIUG 2025: Father broke his FD for a dream, judoka Jaanvi repays it with gold in Udaipur

Was nervous during the bidding, but felt valued when GG picked me via RTM card: Bharti Fulmali

Winger Bede Amarachi Osuji joins Punjab FC ahead of Super Cup semis

Ashes: Khawaja faces CA notice after dubbing Perth pitch ‘piece of...’

Exciting to be part of different energy when Rohit, Virat are around: Bavuma

Dale Steyn picks his IND-SA combine XI ahead of ODI series opener

Jess Jonassen to miss remainder of WBBL season due to shoulder surgery

Australia pacer Lauren Cheatle extends contract with Sydney Sixers for two more seasons

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