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Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the ‘no-handshake’ stance taken by the Indian team after their seven-wicket win against Pakistan in Dubai in the Asia Cup. Following the game, Suryakumar Yadav and his players did not shake hands with the Pakistan cricketers, with the captain also dedicating the victory to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in April where 26 lives were lost. Asked about the decision during an event on September 15, Ganguly distanced himself from the matter. “You need to ask the captain what he did and why he did it. I am too…

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front as India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai in the Asia Cup. More than his batting, it was Surya’s heartfelt words after the match that will remain with fans, as he dedicated the win to the Pahalgam terror attack victims. Many had opposed India’s participation in this fixture due to the incident where 26 innocent lives were lost in Pahalgam earlier in April. There were calls for a boycott, and questions were raised about the players’ integrity and patriotism. However, India’s actions on the field sent a message that while…

Despite battling an elbow injury that had restricted his participation through most of the season, Ryan Crouser – three-time Olympic gold medallist – added a third World Championships gold to his collection in Tokyo. Having thrown just once to qualify for the final, Crouser launched the put 22.34m to climb the top step of the podium. In Saturday’s other finals, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet outran Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay in the women’s 10,000m, while the USA took gold in the 4x400m mixed relay. Mexico’s Uziel Munoz was a shock silver medallist in the shot put behind Crouser, with Italy’s Leonardi Fabbri taking…

Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol world champion Esha Singh, ended India’s medal drought at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, in style, bagging gold in the women’s 10m air pistol, leaving home favourite and in-form Yao Qianxun 0.1 behind in the final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre on Saturday (Sep 13, 2025) morning. Reigning Olympic champion in the event, Oh Yejin of Korea, had to settle for bronze. Thrilled with winning a first-ever world cup gold in the event, Esha said after the final, “I am very happy as air is the…

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…