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01 Jul

Smriti Mandhana Rises to No. 3 in ICC T20I Batting Rankings After Stunning Century

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New Delhi, July 1: India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has climbed one spot to become the world’s No. 3 batter in the latest ICC T20I rankings, following her brilliant maiden century in the first match of the ongoing five-match T20I series against England.Mandhana, who already holds the No. 1 spot in the ODI rankings, dazzled at Nottingham with a sensational knock of 112 off just 62 deliveries, smashing 15 fours and three sixes. Her innings not only powered India to a commanding 97-run win but also handed England their heaviest defeat by runs in women’s T20I history.With this performance, Mandhana now…

30 Jun

US Open Glory for Ayush Shetty; Tanvi Sharma Battles to Runner-Up Finish

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National Times Bureau, June 30, 2025 - Rising Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty secured his first-ever BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada’s Brian Yang in the men’s singles final of the US Open Super 300, bringing an end to India’s title drought on the World Tour this season.The 20-year-old, who won bronze at the 2023 Junior World Championships, defeated third seed Yang 21-18, 21-13 in just 47 minutes on Sunday. Shetty’s triumph capped off an impressive run that included a comeback win against top seed Chou Tien Chen in the semifinals.This was Shetty’s third victory over…

30 Jun

Asia Cup 2025: Will India Participate? Official Schedule Expected Soon

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New Delhi (National Times): The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to finalize its decision on the 2025 Asia Cup in the coming week, with the official schedule likely to be released in early July, according to a report by Cricbuzz. If all goes as planned, the tournament will begin around September 10, aligning with the second week of the month as tentatively proposed. T20 Format Returns; UAE Emerges as Likely Host The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will return to the T20 format and feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.…

28 Jun

Gujarat CM Inaugurates National Senior Women’s Handball Championship in Bhuj

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Bhuj, June 28, 2025 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 51st National Senior Women’s Handball Championship at the Lallubhai Samani Indoor Stadium in Bhuj on Saturday, marking a significant boost for women’s sports in the state.Organised under the aegis of the Handball Federation of India (HFI), the championship has brought together 32 teams from across the country, who will compete over the next several days for the national title.In his address, CM Patel emphasized the Gujarat government’s commitment to promoting sports and providing robust infrastructure for athletes. He expressed confidence that the event would not only showcase top-level…

28 Jun

India’s Athletics Body Shocked as Star Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Faces Doping Ban

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New Delhi, June 28, 2025 — Indian athletics has been rocked by another doping scandal after Twinkle Chaudhary, one of the country’s top middle-distance runners, was provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance.The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) served Chaudhary with a notice on Friday following tests that detected methyltestosterone in her samples. Chaudhary recently clocked a personal best of 2:00.71 in the 800m at the Federation Championships, marking the fourth-best timing ever recorded by an Indian woman in the event.The news broke while Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officials were engaged in discussions with stakeholders—including the Police, Army,…

26 Jun

Suryakumar Yadav Undergoes Successful Sports Hernia Surgery in Germany

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New Delhi, June 26, 2025 — Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone surgery for a sports hernia in Germany, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday. The procedure was carried out as part of the batter’s recovery plan after being sidelined due to persistent abdominal discomfort.The surgery comes just weeks after India’s T20 World Cup triumph, in which Suryakumar played a vital role. He had been experiencing discomfort for some time, and medical scans revealed a sports hernia requiring immediate attention.BCCI stated that the procedure was successful and that Suryakumar is recovering well.…

22 Jun

Rishabh Pant Becomes Third Indian Wicketkeeper to Take 150 Test Catches

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Leeds, June 22, 2025 – Rishabh Pant etched his name into Indian cricket history on Sunday, becoming only the third Indian wicketkeeper to claim 150 catches in Test cricket. The landmark moment came during the third day of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.Pant reached the milestone after safely grabbing an edge off Ollie Pope's bat, a delivery produced by Prasidh Krishna early in the day's play. The dismissal marked Pant’s 150th catch behind the stumps, joining the elite company of Syed Kirmani (160 catches) and MS Dhoni (256 catches), who previously held the record in Indian Test…

21 Jun

Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Title in Two Years, Beats Weber in Javelin Showdown

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Paris, June 21, 2025 — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance on Friday night, winning the Diamond League meet in Paris and claiming his first title on the circuit in two years. The 26-year-old Indian javelin star outclassed reigning world champion Julian Weber of Germany in a high-stakes contest that kept fans on edge till the final throw. Chopra's winning effort came in the fifth round, registering a throw of 88.45 metres his season's best so far. Weber, who had taken the lead early on with an 86.37-metre throw, could not better his mark in the remaining…

19 Jun

“We Can Win Anywhere”: Captain Shubman Gill Sets Confident Tone Ahead of England Test Series

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Leeds, June 19, 2025 — India’s Test cricket captain Shubman Gill has firmly stated that the team is ready to dominate anywhere in the world, setting a strong tone ahead of the five-match Test series against England. As India begins its new World Test Championship cycle, Gill's leadership is being closely watched—especially as he steps into the shoes of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.“We believe we can win anywhere. That’s the blueprint we are following,” said Gill at the pre-match press conference in Leeds. The 25-year-old opener, now positioned at number four in the batting order, highlighted…

14 Jun

Markram Masterclass Propels South Africa to Historic WTC Triumph Over Australia

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London, June 14, 2025 — England’s Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed a momentous victory today as South Africa claimed their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating defending champions Australia by five wickets. The defining performance came from Aiden Markram, whose resolute 136‑run innings underpinned a stirring run‑chase and laid to rest decades of near‑misses in global finals .South Africa, chasing 282 for victory, stumbled early to 30‑for‑4. Yet, Markram’s serenity at the crease, backed by captain Temba Bavuma (66 not out), saw them overturn the deficit. The duo put on a century‑ending partnership of 147, firmly swinging momentum their…