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Debasis Sen, Kolkata; Shamik Chakrabarty, Mumbai Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will represent the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) at the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on September 28. Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh is the Punjab Cricket Association’s (PCA) nominee at the AGM. Ganguly served as the BCCI president from 2019 to 2022. Harbhajan, who flourished as an off-spinner under Ganguly’s captaincy, could even file his nomination for an office-bearer’s post this term. Elections for all the office-bearers’ posts would be held at the AGM and for the candidates, the dates to file the nominations are September 20 and…

World Boxing Cup Astana silver medallist Minakshi delivered another commanding performance to secure India’s fourth medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool. On Friday, the 24-year-old from Rohtak, Haryana, outclassed England’s Alice Pumphrey in the women’s 48kg quarterfinals to guarantee herself a place on the podium. Using her superior reach and sharp movement, Minakshi controlled the contest right from the opening bell and never allowed her younger opponent a chance to settle. She was rewarded with a unanimous 5-0 verdict. With this victory, she joined compatriots Nupur (women’s 80+kg), Jaismine Lamboria (women’s 57kg), and Pooja Rani (women’s 80kg)…

Home favourites Jaipur Pink Panthers to ignite the mat vs Bengaluru Bulls in most aggressive season yet Jaipur, September 11, 2025: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 is all set for its much-awaited return to the Pink City, Jaipur, as the action shifts from Vizag to the SMS Indoor Stadium. Beginning September 12, 2025, Jaipur will host the second leg of what is shaping up to be the most competitive season yet. The last time PKL graced Jaipur was in January 2024, and the city’s passionate kabaddi fans are eager to witness their beloved Jaipur Pink Panthers in action…

Name – Kranti Gaud Age – 22 Team – India Role – Right-arm pacer In ODIs in 2025 – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 4 runs in two inns, Avg-, SR 40.00 Bowling – 9 wickets in four inns, Econ 5.88, Avg 17.55, SR 17.8, 1 5w ODI record in India – (*Before Australia Series at home) Yet to play In ODI World Cups – Maiden WC Strengths – In-swinging deliveries, has decent pace to disrupt batters Weakness – Inexperienced Records in ODIs vs Opponents Australia – yet to play Bangladesh – yet to play England –…

Name – Arundhati Reddy Age – 28 Team – India Role – Medium fast bowler In ODIs in 2025 – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 23 runs in two inns, Avg 23.00, SR 79.31 Bowling – 3 wickets in four inns, Econ 5.19, Avg 53.66, SR 62.0 ODI record in India – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 2 inns, 16 runs, Avg 8.0, SR 50.00 Bowling – 4 inns, 34.0 overs, 4 wicket, 42.75 Avg, 5.02 Eco, 52.0 SR In ODI World Cups – Maiden WC Strengths – Effective slowers, can bowl in death overs Weakness…

East Bengal FC were placed alongside Wuhan Jiangda FC (China PR), Bam Khatoon FC (IR Iran) and PFC Nasaf (Uzbekistan) in Group B of the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. East Bengal, the champions of the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League, qualified for the Group Stage in their maiden continental appearance after emerging as Group E toppers in the Preliminary Stage, ahead of Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia), which was played in Cambodia last month. Twelve teams were…

The Indian men’s football team will now shift focus to the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. They will face Singapore on October 9 (away) and October 14 (home). After the recent bronze medal finish in the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan, fans will expect the Blue Tigers to show the same fighting spirit. However, the start to their qualifying campaign has not been ideal. In Group C, India sit at the bottom with just one point from two matches. They suffered a 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong (away) and then managed only a goalless draw against Bangladesh (home). In an exclusive…

India men’s football team scripted history by clinching the bronze medal at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Tajikistan. Among the standout performers for the Blue Tigers was their star goalkeeper, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who produced a decisive save in the shootout against Oman to secure a memorable victory in the third-place match. The win was made even more special by the fact that India played without their leader and experienced defender, Sandesh Jhingan, who suffered a fractured cheekbone during the group-stage clash against Iran. Despite his absence, the team delivered a strong performance, making newly appointed coach Khalid Jamil’s…

Name – Jemimah Rodrigues Age – 25 years Team – India Role – Middle-order batter, Right-arm off break In ODIs in 2025 – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 10 inns, 461 runs, Avg 51.22, SR 110.28, 1/2 50s/100s Bowling – did not bowl ODI record in India – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 26 inns, 667 runs, Avg 27.79, SR 88.93, 3/1 50s/100s Bowling – 2 inns, 2.0 overs, 1 wicket, 6.00 Avg, 3.00 Eco, 12.0 SR In ODI World Cups – Maiden WC Strengths – Can play at any position in the middle order, can…

Name – Harmanpreet Kaur Age – 36 years Team – India Role – Captain, Batting all-rounder, Middle-order batter, Right-arm off break In ODIs in 2025 – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 7 inns, 266 runs, Avg 44.33, SR 101.14, 0/1 50s/100s Bowling – 8 Inns, did not bowl ODI record in India – (*Before Australia Series at home) Batting – 53 inns, 1626 runs, Avg 36.95, SR 75.73, 7/3 50s/100s Bowling – 29 inns, 121.5 overs, 18 wickets, 34.33 Avg, 5.07 Eco, 40.6 SR In ODI World Cups – Batting – 22 inns, 876 runs, Avg 51.52, SR…