Women's World Cup: It’s not something new for me, I have played semis before, says Shafali ahead of Australia clash

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:46 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shafali Verma believes her unexpected call-up to India’s World Cup squad for the semifinal against Australia was destined by fate. The explosive opener, who wasn’t even part of the official reserves, was drafted in as Pratika Rawal’s replacement after the young all-rounder suffered a hairline ankle fracture during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh.

MOS Sports Smt. Khadse highlights role of Pune Grand Tour 2026 in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has highlighted the role of ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement in the country. The MoS highlighted this at the event at which the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the logo and jersey for the ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026, the PIB informed in a release on Wednesday.

Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:04 PM

Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain had the final say at the Manuka Oval in the Australian Capital Territory of Canberra, forcing the first T20I between India and Australia to be called off after persistent showers interrupted play twice on Wednesday. India had a promising outing with the bat before the weather intervened, racing to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when the match was abandoned.