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National Shooting C’ship Competitions: Anantjeet, Darshna clinch mixed team skeet gold

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Rajasthan’s team of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Darshna Rathore delivered a steady performance to secure a gold medal in the Senior Skeet Mixed Team event at the 68th National Shooting Championship here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Tuesday. They narrowly defeated Uttar Pradesh 45–43 in a tense gold medal showdown.

From breaking photo frames to cracking record IPL deal, father recalls Kartik Sharma’s Rs 14.20 crore dream

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:18 PM

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Dec 17 (IANS) The journey of Indian Premier League's (IPL) newest sensation Kartik Sharma is not just a cricketing success story; it is a powerful tale of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering belief. Once forced to sleep hungry and stay in night shelters due to lack of money, Kartik today stands among India’s most expensive IPL buys, after being picked for Rs. 14.20 crore in the auction on Tuesday.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar meets T20 blind women’s World Cup champions in Mumbai

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Members of the Indian women’s blind cricket team, who were recently crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, have met Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai -- the interaction marked as a significant milestone for the team.

Ansu Singh hails younger brother Ravi Singh's journey to IPL 2026

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:10 PM

Mau, Dec 17 (IANS) Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh's elder brother Ansu Singh hailed the 24-year-old cricketer's journey, giving credit to his hard work after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.

'India call up is the next aim', says Auqib Dar’s father after blockbuster IPL deal

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:06 PM

Baramulla, Dec 17 (IANS) As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team.

After Junior WC high, players shift focus to Hockey India League with hopes of senior team spot

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) After the high of FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup, where the Indian team clinched a bronze medal, backed by a valiant comeback to beat Argentina 4-2, players are vying to further impress with their outing in the upcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL).

Ashes: It was obviously a really good feeling to score a hundred on home soil, says Alex Carey

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:26 PM

Adelaide, Dec 17 (IANS) Australia batter Alex Carey dedicated his century to his late father and family as he steered the hosts to a dominant position of 326/8 against England at the end of the opening day of the third Test at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Wednesday.

'He’s got a good pedigree at the death': RCB coach Andy flower on acquisition of Jacob Duffy

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Reflecting on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) overall approach and the additions made at the IPL 2026 player auction, head coach Andy Flower said that the acquisition of New Zealand's Jacob Duffy is really exciting, given that the attacking bowler has got "good pedigree at the death".

Team India has benefited immensely from Hardik’s ability: Bangar

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar highlighted Hardik Pandya’s impact with bat and ball, stating that the Men in Blue have benefited massively because of the all-rounder’s abilities.

Top-ranked T20I bowler Chakaravarthy attains career-best rating, Tilak moves to fourth in batting chart

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Dubai, Dec 17 (IANS) India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reached a career-best rating to increase his lead at the top of the T20 bowling charts after his third consecutive two-wicket haul in the ongoing five-game T20I series at home against South Africa.

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National Shooting C’ship Competitions: Anantjeet, Darshna clinch mixed team skeet gold

From breaking photo frames to cracking record IPL deal, father recalls Kartik Sharma’s Rs 14.20 crore dream

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar meets T20 blind women’s World Cup champions in Mumbai

Ansu Singh hails younger brother Ravi Singh's journey to IPL 2026

'India call up is the next aim', says Auqib Dar’s father after blockbuster IPL deal

After Junior WC high, players shift focus to Hockey India League with hopes of senior team spot

Ashes: It was obviously a really good feeling to score a hundred on home soil, says Alex Carey

'He’s got a good pedigree at the death': RCB coach Andy flower on acquisition of Jacob Duffy

Team India has benefited immensely from Hardik’s ability: Bangar

Top-ranked T20I bowler Chakaravarthy attains career-best rating, Tilak moves to fourth in batting chart

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