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20 Dec

Shubman Gill Omitted as Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh Named in India’s T20 World Cup Squad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia T20 World Cup squad, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill omission, Suryakumar Yadav captain

Mumbai, December 20, 2025: Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh have been included in India’s 15-member squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand scheduled ahead of the global tournament next year. Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed captain of the side, with Axar Patel named vice-captain. The selection has drawn attention due to the omission of Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma. Gill, who served as vice-captain during the recent T20I series against South Africa, misses out after an inconsistent year in the shortest format. He had also been ruled out of the final…

19 Dec

India Clinch T20 Series Against South Africa 3-1 With Convincing Win in Fifth Match

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Ahmedabad, December 19, 2025: India sealed the five-match T20 International series against South Africa with a dominant 30-run victory in the fifth and final game, winning the contest 3-1 on Friday.Batting first, the Indian team posted a competitive total of 231 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with a fluent 73 off 42 deliveries, while Hardik Pandya provided late momentum with a blistering 63 from just 25 balls. Sanju Samson contributed 37 runs and Abhishek Sharma added 34 as India maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.Chasing a target of 232, South Africa…

17 Dec

SIT Begins Probe into Vandalism at Lionel Messi Event in Kolkata, Sixth Accused Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBidhannagar Police, Kolkata vandalism, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium, SIT Probe

Kolkata, December 17, 2025: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the West Bengal government on Wednesday launched a detailed probe into the vandalism that erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, officials said.The SIT, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, inspected the stadium premises before proceeding to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate office to review preliminary findings and evidence related to the incident.Meanwhile, Bidhannagar Police arrested one more person in connection with the violence, taking the total number of arrests to six. The latest accused, Rupak Mondal,…

15 Dec

Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month After Stellar World Cup Comeback

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New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India opener Shafali Verma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November, a recognition that crowns her impressive comeback and match-winning performances during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, where India lifted the title on home soil.Reacting to the honour, Verma described the award as a collective achievement and credited her teammates, coaches, family and supporters for standing by her through highs and lows. She said individual recognition in a team sport holds meaning only because of the support system around a player, adding that the same spirit applies to both…

14 Dec

India Clinch Thrilling Seven-Wicket Win Over South Africa in Third T20I

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Dharamshala, December 14, 2025: India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 International, successfully chasing a target of 118 with three wickets down in 15.5 overs. Shivam Dube sealed the victory in dramatic fashion by hitting a four and a six off successive deliveries, though he was dismissed for 10 runs soon after finishing the match.Earlier, South Africa were bowled out for 117 after opting to bat first at the Dharamshala Stadium on Sunday evening. The visitors lost three wickets for just seven runs, putting them under early pressure. Quinton de Kock managed only one run, while…

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsMandhana statement, Palak Muchhal marriage, Smriti Mandhana wedding cancelled

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…