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Women's World Cup: Heather Knight anchors England to tense win over Bangladesh

IANS | October 7, 2025 10:23 PM

Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) England Women made it two wins out of two in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, holding their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium here on Tuesday. It was former skipper Heather Knight who stood tall amid the pressure, guiding England home with a composed unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, as they chased down 178 in 46.1 overs to move to the top of the points table with four points, level with India.

PKL 12: Deshwal's career-best 26 helps Thalaivas to a big home win over Pirates

IANS | October 7, 2025 10:11 PM

Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Arjun Deshwal, who registered his career best performance with 26 points as Tamil Thalaivas signed off from their home leg with a dominant 56-37 win against Patna Pirates in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

I want to play every match India is playing, says spinner Varun Chakravarthy

IANS | October 7, 2025 8:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Fresh off India’s dramatic Asia Cup 2025 victory, spinner Varun Chakravarthy stands at the intersection of form, flair and controversy. His performance in the final, combined with his cheeky social media gesture, has amplified his standing as a key spin weapon for India — one he hopes extends across formats in the coming years.

Newly elected BCB director removed over political links

IANS | October 7, 2025 8:35 PM

Dhaka, Oct 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) found itself embroiled in controversy mere hours after announcing the results of its board elections on Monday. One of the most talked-about developments came when the government swiftly removed Ishfaq Ahsan, a newly elected director, from his post.

Women's World Cup: Mostary hits gritty 60 but Ecclestone's three-for restricts Bangladesh to 178

IANS | October 7, 2025 6:49 PM

Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) Sobhana Mostary stood tall amid Bangladesh’s batting collapse, crafting a fighting half-century, but her effort wasn’t enough as the side was bundled out for 178 in 49.4 overs after being asked to bat first against England Women in their Women’s World Cup clash at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati.

Abhishek, Kuldeep, Smriti nominated for Player of the Month for September

IANS | October 7, 2025 4:50 PM

Dubai, Oct 7 (IANS) India’s Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and Smriti Mandhana have been named among the ICC Player of the Month nominees for September.

Vishy Anand and Garry Kasparov go head-to-head after 30 years in New York

IANS | October 7, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Two former world champions, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov, will turn back the clock as they go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess: The Legends exhibition match, celebrating the legacy of a once-in-a-generation clash.

It is a proud moment to witness Indian hockey complete 100 years, says legend Gurbux Singh

IANS | October 7, 2025 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday launched a month-long campaign leading up to the centenary celebrations on November 7, a day that marks 100 years of Indian hockey.

Wuhan Open: Raducanu retires from opener with dizziness, Li advances

IANS | October 7, 2025 3:33 PM

Wuhan, Oct 7 (IANS) British number one Emma Raducanu retired midway from her first-round match against American Ann Li at the Wuhan Open due to dizziness after having her blood pressure and temperature checked.

PKL 12: Defence wins matches, says Patna Pirates coach Randeep Dalal

IANS | October 7, 2025 3:22 PM

Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Patna Pirates registered a convincing 36–28 win over UP Yoddhas at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Coach Randeep Dalal was delighted with the team’s performance and credited the defence for playing a key role in the victory.

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Women's World Cup: Heather Knight anchors England to tense win over Bangladesh

PKL 12: Deshwal's career-best 26 helps Thalaivas to a big home win over Pirates

I want to play every match India is playing, says spinner Varun Chakravarthy

Newly elected BCB director removed over political links

Women's World Cup: Mostary hits gritty 60 but Ecclestone's three-for restricts Bangladesh to 178

Abhishek, Kuldeep, Smriti nominated for Player of the Month for September

Vishy Anand and Garry Kasparov go head-to-head after 30 years in New York

It is a proud moment to witness Indian hockey complete 100 years, says legend Gurbux Singh

Wuhan Open: Raducanu retires from opener with dizziness, Li advances

PKL 12: Defence wins matches, says Patna Pirates coach Randeep Dalal

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