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12 Dec

‘The fire never left’: Vinesh Phogat retracts on retirement plans, eyes LA 2028 Olympics in emotional comeback

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National Times Bureau :- Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday announced her return to competitive wrestling, ending her 18-month retirement with a strong assertion that her 'fire never left' and that she is ready to chase her dream of stepping onto the Olympic podium at Los Angeles 2028. Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of the gold-medal bout for being 100 grams over the stipulated weight limit. Hours before she was poised to clinch the title of first woman to compete in an Olympic wrestling final, her dreams were shattered in Paris. Notably, Vinesh fought in the Haryana Assembly election last…

09 Dec

India Crushes South Africa by 101 Runs in Dominant T20I Win

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Cuttack, December 9, 2025: India delivered a commanding performance in Cuttack as the team defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I of the series. The hosts posted 175 for six after a late surge led by Hardik Pandya, and then bowled out the visitors for a mere 74 in just 12.3 overs.Hardik Pandya powered India’s innings with an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls, shifting the momentum decisively in the final overs. His aggressive stroke-play pushed India to a competitive total after a steady start from the top order. South Africa struggled to contain India’s acceleration despite brief…

09 Dec

IPL 2026 Auction Set to Feature 350 Players; Quinton de Kock Joins Lineup

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian Premier League 2026 auction is gearing up to be a major event with 350 players shortlisted to compete for 77 spots across the 10 franchises. The auction is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, featuring a mix of seasoned internationals and emerging Indian talent. South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who recently returned from ODI retirement, has been added to the final list at a base price of ₹1 crore, making him one of the most talked-about names in this year’s pool. Australia’s Steve Smith, returning to the IPL after last…

07 Dec

Smriti Mandhana Confirms Wedding With Palak Muchhal Has Been Cancelled, Says Cricket Remains Her Only Focus

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Mumbai, December 7, 2025: Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has publicly confirmed that her planned marriage to music composer Palak Muchhal has been cancelled. The announcement came through a detailed social media statement, where the left-handed batter urged everyone to respect her privacy and stated that her commitment to cricket remains unchanged.Mandhana said she chose to speak out because of the rising speculation surrounding her personal life over the past few weeks. Describing herself as a private individual, she clarified that the wedding “is called off” and requested both fans and the media to avoid further discussion on the matter.She…

06 Dec

FIFA Honors Trump With First Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw, Prompting Strong Reactions

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took an unexpected turn on Friday when U.S. President Donald Trump was presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, a newly created accolade aimed at recognising global efforts toward conflict resolution and international harmony. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly before the group draw began at a packed convention hall in Washington. With the world’s football community looking on, the moment quickly became the centrepiece of the ceremony. FIFA’s New Award Debuts Amid Global Spotlight Announced only weeks ago, the FIFA Peace Prize is…

23 Nov

Lakshya Sen Ends Title Drought, Wins Australian Open Super 500

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Mumbai, November 23, 2025 — India’s Lakshya Sen clinched his first title of the season by convincingly defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15 21-11 in 38 minutes to win the Australian Open Super 500.The 24-year-old hailing from Almora, who had a difficult stretch following his fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics, showcased sharp control and crisp execution to dominate the match. This win marks his first major title since his Super 300 victory at the Syed Modi International in 2024.Facing world No. 26 Tanaka, Lakshya delivered a performance full of authority, making minimal errors and dictating play from the start. His…

18 Nov

Shubman Gill’s Availability in Doubt as India Prepare for Guwahati Test

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Guwahati (Rajeev Sharma): India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in the second Test against South Africa after being advised against travelling with the squad due to a neck injury. Team and association officials have indicated that he will remain in Kolkata for further rest and observation as the side departs for Guwahati on Wednesday. According to officials from the Cricket Association of Bengal, Gill continues to experience sharp neck pain and has been instructed to keep a stabilising collar on at all times. Medical staff have restricted him from flying for several days, making his participation in the…

16 Nov

Dhanush Srikanth Breaks World Record, Claims 10m Air Rifle Gold at Deaflympics for India

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Tokyo, November 16, 2025: Indian shooter Dhanush Srikanth stunned the competition at the Deaflympics by setting a new world record and securing the gold medal in the men's 10-metre air rifle event. His win marked India’s first podium finish of the Games.Competing at 23, Srikanth built on his successful debut at the 2022 Deaflympics and delivered an exceptional performance in Tokyo, scoring a record-setting 252.2 in the final. His countryman Mohammed Murtaza Vania won silver with 250.1, while South Korea’s Baek Seunghak took bronze with 223.6.In the qualifiers, Srikanth led with 630.6 points a new Deaflympic record while Vania followed…

16 Nov

South Africa Upsets India by 30 Runs in Kolkata Test as Spin Weaknesses Resurface

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Kolkata, November 16, 2025: South Africa stunned India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, exposing serious frailties in the Indian batting lineup against spin. The visitors chase of 124 proved too much, with India folding for 93 in 35 overs.Simon Harmer emerged as the match-winner for South Africa, taking eight wickets in the game. Despite spin-friendly conditions expected to favour Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, it was Harmer’s probing off-spin that made the real impact.India was further weakened by the absence of Shubman Gill, who could not bat due to a neck…

16 Nov

Shubman Gill Sidelined for Remainder of First Test After Neck Problem

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KOLKATA (Rajeev Sharma): India’s opening Test against South Africa took an unexpected turn on Sunday when captain Shubman Gill was officially ruled out for the rest of the match due to a neck-related ailment picked up on Day 2. The announcement came from the BCCI just before the start of the third day’s play, confirming that Gill had been taken for medical scans after retiring hurt on Saturday. Gill’s innings ended abruptly at *4, when he appeared to strain his neck moments after sweeping Simon Harmer to the rope. Though he attempted to continue, discomfort forced him to leave the…