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Odisha Masters 2025: Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah, Tasnim Mir shine with big upsets; Unnati, Tanvi, Kiran too advance

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:29 PM

Cuttack, Dec 10 (IANS) India’s young brigade lit up the opening day of the main draw at the Odisha Masters 2025 with a series of impressive wins and major upsets, headlined by Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah, and Tasnim Mir. Top performers Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, and Kiran George also moved confidently into the next round.

You'd be foolish to treat ILT20 as a warm-up for T20 World Cup, says DC all-rounder Neesham

Niharika Raina | December 10, 2025 8:13 PM

Dubai, Dec 10 (IANS) James Neesham, the New Zealand seam-bowling all-rounder currently turning out for Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 *(ILT20), said the ongoing tournament can’t be viewed as a warm-up for next year’s T20 World Cup, stressing that the mega event in India and Sri Lanka will pose challenges entirely different from the UAE conditions.

Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: Thangaraja moves to the top with day’s best 66

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan N. Thangaraja moved to the top of the leaderboard after firing the second day’s best score of six-under 66 at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025 presented by Kapil Dev, an INR 2 crore event organised by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) in New Delhi on Wednesday.

World Boxing Championships’ medal-winning women boxers felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu honoured the Indian women boxers on Wednesday for their achievements at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

Kazuma Kato-Stafford to captain Japan in 2026 U19 WC

IANS | December 10, 2025 5:19 PM

Tokyo, Dec 10 (IANS) Kazuma Kato-Stafford has been named as Japan’s captain for the 2026 Men’s Under-19 World Cup, scheduled to be played in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6.

IOA and Italian National Olympic Committee sign MoU to strengthen bilateral sports cooperation

IANS | December 10, 2025 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sports.

Allen could miss part of NZ’s T20Is against India if Scorchers reach BBL finals

IANS | December 10, 2025 4:36 PM

Perth, Dec 10 (IANS) New Zealand opener Finn Allen may miss part of the five-match T20I series in India, scheduled for January 2026, due to his upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) commitments with Perth Scorchers.

‘95 pc tickets sold,’ confirms PCA chief as Mullanpur set to host first-ever men’s international match

IANS | December 10, 2025 4:35 PM

Mohali, Dec 10 (IANS) Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Amarjit Singh Mehta said that tickets for the forthcoming second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh’s Mullanpur are 95 per cent sold out, with the venue set to witness an almost-packed stadium.

Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16

IANS | December 10, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI) is set to be held from February 16 to 26, 2026, with the dates now aligned with the ISSF’s 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major international competitions.

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar is a tremendous addition to RCB, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | December 10, 2025 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Pooja Vastrakar’s move to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is a tremendous addition to the side ahead of 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), saying that she brings in a strong batting quality which isn’t found in other seam bowling options in the country.

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Odisha Masters 2025: Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah, Tasnim Mir shine with big upsets; Unnati, Tanvi, Kiran too advance

You'd be foolish to treat ILT20 as a warm-up for T20 World Cup, says DC all-rounder Neesham

Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: Thangaraja moves to the top with day’s best 66

World Boxing Championships’ medal-winning women boxers felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu

Kazuma Kato-Stafford to captain Japan in 2026 U19 WC

IOA and Italian National Olympic Committee sign MoU to strengthen bilateral sports cooperation

Allen could miss part of NZ’s T20Is against India if Scorchers reach BBL finals

‘95 pc tickets sold,’ confirms PCA chief as Mullanpur set to host first-ever men’s international match

Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar is a tremendous addition to RCB, says Aakash Chopra

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