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Kent sign Keith Dudgeon for entire 2026 season

IANS | July 8, 2025 5:55 PM

Canterbury, July 8 (IANS) Kent Cricket has announced the signing of South African paceman Keith Dudgeon for the entire 2026 season, subject to regulatory approval. The 29-year-old initially joined Kent on a short-term overseas deal at the start of the 2025 season and took career first-class best figures of 7-36 on debut away at Northamptonshire, before a knee injury ended his chance to make any further appearances.

Sohail Khan clinches historic silver medal at Kudo World Cup 2025

IANS | July 8, 2025 5:22 PM

Burgas (Bulgaria), July 8 (IANS) India’s Sohail Khan scripted history at the Kudo World Cup 2025 by securing a silver medal in the Men’s -250 P category, registering the nation’s best-ever finish in the senior men’s division at the global event. The prestigious tournament was held in Burgas, Bulgaria and featured participation from top Kudo athletes from around the world.

Foreign coaches don’t connect with the players, head coach of national team should be Indian: Ravi Kumar Punia

IANS | July 8, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With the Indian national team struggling and free-falling through FIFA rankings, and a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 looking doubtful, football coach Ravi Kumar Punia believes the need of the hour is to have an Indian head coach at the helm of the senior men’s national team.

Seoni's rising star: Uday Parte reaps reward of six years of hard work with bumper PKL contract

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:49 PM

Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The moment Uday Parte's name echoed through the Pro Kabaddi Season 12 League Player Auction hall on June 1 as the second most expensive player from Category D, the 23-year-old from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, felt a surge of emotions he could barely contain.

After historic Asian Cup qualification, football coach Ravi Punia backs India women to seal FIFA WC berth

Aryav Agnihotri | July 8, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Football coach Ravi Kumar Punia, who is also working with Indian Women’s League side HOPS FC, is confident that after securing qualification for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Australia, the national team is going to qualify for the Women’s FIFA World Cup in the coming years.

'We always planned on coming back... here we are again', says Kohli on attending Wimbledon match at Centre Court

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Former India captain Virat Kohli expressed his joy of being at the Centre Court for the Wimbledon match and recalled his first visit to the iconic venue from 10 years back in 2015.

Deepti Sharma closes in on becoming top-ranked T20I bowler

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:47 PM

Dubai, July 8 (IANS) India’s star spinner Deepti Sharma is on the verge of becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I bowler after the 27-year-old moved up to the second spot, just eight rating points shy of Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, who currently holds the top spot.

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Kent sign Keith Dudgeon for entire 2026 season

Sohail Khan clinches historic silver medal at Kudo World Cup 2025

Foreign coaches don’t connect with the players, head coach of national team should be Indian: Ravi Kumar Punia

Seoni's rising star: Uday Parte reaps reward of six years of hard work with bumper PKL contract

After historic Asian Cup qualification, football coach Ravi Punia backs India women to seal FIFA WC berth

'We always planned on coming back... here we are again', says Kohli on attending Wimbledon match at Centre Court

Deepti Sharma closes in on becoming top-ranked T20I bowler

Harmanpreet Kaur-led side receives warm welcome from Consul General of India in Manchester

Jay Shah extends condolences on death of Afghanistan umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari

Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf to miss Bangladesh T20Is due to injuries

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