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Women's World Cup: Will forget about today and focus on all the good we’ve been doing, says SA captain Wolvaardt on defeat to Australia

IANS | October 25, 2025 8:42 PM

Indore, Oct 24 (IANS) After a heavy defeat to Australia in their final league match of the Women’s ODI World Cup, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the team would focus on the positives and quickly move on as they prepare for the semifinals despite suffering an embarrassing defeat to Australia in Indore on Saturday.

Badminton Asia U15, U17: India in line for two gold as Diksha Sudhakar, Lakshya Rajesh set up all-Indian summit clash

IANS | October 25, 2025 8:12 PM

Chengdu (China), Oct 25 (IANS) India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category of the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday.

'You don't talk when a player is selected, only when dropped': MSK Prasad on political row surrounding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Former chairman of the national selection committee, MSK Prasad, was very vocal about his stance on players being selected based on their name, surname, or religion, and said that such a thing never happens during the selection process. This comes after a politician levied allegations on the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel, accusing them of the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan owing to the cricketer’s surname.

Women’s World Cup: Alana King spins Australia to the top, set up semifinal showdown with India

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:23 PM

Indore, Oct 24 (IANS) Alana King’s historical spell of 7-18 and Beth Mooney’s 42 guided Australia to a massive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their last league match of the Women’s World Cup at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Saturday.

Coach Radhika Kanitkar confident as India prepare for historic Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:01 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 25 (IANS) Top performer Ankita Raina, alongside rising stars Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Riya Bhatia, will be dreaming of success as India is set to make history by hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru, from November 14 to 16, 2025.

PVL 2025: Stage set for epic clash as Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes gear up for grand showdown

IANS | October 25, 2025 6:09 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 25 (IANS) The stage is set for a blockbuster finale to the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) as the Mumbai Meteors go head-to-head with the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Ahead of the final clash, the coaches and captains of both finalists exhibited an atmosphere of excitement, mutual respect, and determination at a virtual press conference.

‘No one anticipated, should never happen to anyone’: BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla after Australian cricketers get molested in Indore

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla has expressed regret over the incident of molestation of Australia’s women cricketers after the event unfolded recently in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The team is in Indore for their ongoing Women’s World Cup match against South Africa, played at the Holkar Stadium.

Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:46 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King was delighted to extract some spin from the pitch after delivering a sensational spell of 7 for 18 to dismantle South Africa for 97 all out in the Women’s World Cup clash at Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. She became the first woman cricketer to claim a seven-wicket haul in the 50-over quadrennial tournament.

Women's World Cup: Alana King's magical seven-fer wraps South Africa for 97

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:35 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Spinner Alana King's magical spell of 7-18 resulted in South Africa slumping to 97 all out in 24 overs against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Alana became the first bowler in the history of the Women’s ODI World Cup to scalp seven wickets in a match.

‘Deeply painful’: MPCA condemns molestation of Australian women cricketers (Lead)

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:22 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Saturday expressed profound dismay over the alleged molestation involving two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

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Women's World Cup: Will forget about today and focus on all the good we’ve been doing, says SA captain Wolvaardt on defeat to Australia

Badminton Asia U15, U17: India in line for two gold as Diksha Sudhakar, Lakshya Rajesh set up all-Indian summit clash

'You don't talk when a player is selected, only when dropped': MSK Prasad on political row surrounding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion

Women’s World Cup: Alana King spins Australia to the top, set up semifinal showdown with India

Coach Radhika Kanitkar confident as India prepare for historic Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs

PVL 2025: Stage set for epic clash as Mumbai Meteors and Bengaluru Torpedoes gear up for grand showdown

‘No one anticipated, should never happen to anyone’: BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla after Australian cricketers get molested in Indore

Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18

Women's World Cup: Alana King's magical seven-fer wraps South Africa for 97

‘Deeply painful’: MPCA condemns molestation of Australian women cricketers (Lead)

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