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Women's ODI WC: India’s quest for maiden ICC title set to begin with opener against Sri Lanka (preview)

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:36 PM

Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) 2025 has belonged to those sporting teams that previously missed out on winning trophies and have transformed into title winners in their respective competitive leagues. For India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, it's more or less the same – a chance to shed the weight of history and live up to the hope of a nation yearning for its first senior women’s global championship glory. That quest begins again when India open their 2025 Women's ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium here on Tuesday.

Smiles on people faces back home is our trophy: SKY reacts on Asia Cup trophy row

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav responded to the Asia Cup trophy row following their five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, stating that the team's main goal was to play good cricket and win. He emphasised that whether they received the trophy or not was unimportant, adding that seeing smiling faces back home is the real reward for the team.

Tamil Thalaivas are motivated to build momentum in Chennai, says captain Arjun Deshwal

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:15 PM

Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 caravan returns to Chennai after two years, and the kabaddi stars are ready to hit the ground running at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium. The focus will be on Tamil Thalaivas as the home team prepares to take the mat in front of their beloved fans.

Dayawanti finishes fourth in women’s Discus Throw F64 with Asian record; Gnezdilov takes F40 Shot Put gold with world record

IANS | September 29, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Dayawanti had the best placing, a 27.94m effort on her last attempt saw her finish fourth in the women’s Discus Throw F64 final. It fetched her the Asian Record, but 1.51m separated her from the bronze medallist, Alicia Guerrero of America.

Prime Volleyball League: This team can surprise a lot of people, says Bengaluru Torpedoes captain Matt West

IANS | September 29, 2025 2:11 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) American setter Matt West, the newly appointed captain of the Bengaluru Torpedoes, is prepared to lead the team in the upcoming fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League, which starts in Hyderabad on October 2. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has accumulated over ten years of professional experience across nine countries.

'He brought a positive change to his game style', says all-rounder's childhood coach Satish Sawant

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Shivam Dube's childhood coach Satish Sawant praised his ward's performance against Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup, saying that the allrounder brought a positive change to his game style, while also lauded Tilak Varma for his match-winning innings.

'Fitting response to terrorism supporter Pakistan': BJP leaders hail India’s Asia Cup victory

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) BJP leaders across the country hailed India’s dramatic victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, calling it not just a cricketing win but a symbolic triumph of national pride. Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi led the reactions, calling the victory a powerful message to a nation that has long been supporting terrorism.

Swiss para-athlete Catherine Debrunner bags 5000m T54 gold at World Para Athletics C'ships

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Catherine Debrunner is a star para-athlete, demonstrating her talent at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday. In the women’s 5000m T54 Final at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Swiss athlete secured another gold, further cementing her impressive career.

When youths make up their minds, challenges turn into opportunity: Gautam Adani congratulates Team India for Asia Cup win

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, congratulated Team India for their record ninth Asia Cup title win after beating Pakistan by five wickets in the summit clash, highlighting the resilience of the young squad.

Heart rate was at its peak, felt like it’d burst anytime: Gavaskar on India-Pak Asia Cup final

IANS | September 29, 2025 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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Women's ODI WC: India’s quest for maiden ICC title set to begin with opener against Sri Lanka (preview)

Smiles on people faces back home is our trophy: SKY reacts on Asia Cup trophy row

Tamil Thalaivas are motivated to build momentum in Chennai, says captain Arjun Deshwal

Dayawanti finishes fourth in women’s Discus Throw F64 with Asian record; Gnezdilov takes F40 Shot Put gold with world record

Prime Volleyball League: This team can surprise a lot of people, says Bengaluru Torpedoes captain Matt West

'He brought a positive change to his game style', says all-rounder's childhood coach Satish Sawant

'Fitting response to terrorism supporter Pakistan': BJP leaders hail India’s Asia Cup victory

Swiss para-athlete Catherine Debrunner bags 5000m T54 gold at World Para Athletics C'ships

When youths make up their minds, challenges turn into opportunity: Gautam Adani congratulates Team India for Asia Cup win

Heart rate was at its peak, felt like it’d burst anytime: Gavaskar on India-Pak Asia Cup final

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