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Cuttack Panthers Edge Bhubaneswar Tigers in Thrilling OPTL 2025 Opener

Cuttack, Sept 17: Cuttack Panthers kicked off the Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 with a nail-biting three-wicket victory over Bhubaneswar Tigers at Barabati Stadium on Wednesday. Opting to bowl first, the Panthers restricted the Tigers to 188/5. Gourav Choudhary smashed a scintillating 78 off 43 balls, while Rajesh Dhupar added 65. Vageesh Sharma (2/25) and […]

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Smriti Mandhana’s Ton Powers India Women to Historic 102-Run Win Over Australia

India Women Beat Australia Women by 102 Runs in Landmark ODI Win Mullanpur, September 17, 2025 – India Women delivered a commanding performance to defeat Australia Women by 102 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series, leveling the contest 1–1. This victory marks India’s first home ODI win over Australia in 18 years,

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Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 Kicks Off with Spectacular Grand Opening at Barabati Stadium

Cuttack, 17th September 2025: The cricketing spirit in Odisha reached new heights as the Odisha Pro T20 League (OPT 2025) began with a grand opening ceremony at the historic Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The event was nothing short of a festival, featuring a vibrant mix of cricket, culture, and celebration that left fans buzzing with excitement.

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Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for World Athletics Championships Final with First Attempt Throw

Tokyo, Japan: India’s javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has stormed into the World Athletics Championships 2025 men’s javelin final with a sensational first-attempt throw of 84.85m at Tokyo’s National Stadium. Chopra, the reigning world and Olympic champion, needed just one throw to cross the automatic qualification mark of 84.50m, securing his spot in the final scheduled

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Varun Chakravarthy Becomes World No. 1 T20I Bowler

September 17, 2025 – New Delhi: Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has achieved a major career milestone by becoming the No. 1 ranked bowler in ICC Men’s T20I rankings, marking a historic moment for Indian cricket. Chakravarthy, who has been a consistent performer for India in the shortest format, climbed to the top of the

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Odisha Pro T20 League Launched with Irfan Pathan & Debashish Mohanty as Brand Ambassadors

The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) proudly unveiled the Odisha Pro T20 League ahead of its inaugural season, announcing legendary Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Debashish Mohanty as the league’s official brand ambassadors. This landmark initiative aims to nurture grassroots cricket, inspire emerging players, and elevate Odisha’s presence on the national cricketing map. Joining them will

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“Ye Suar Kumar Jo Hai”: Mohammad Yousuf’s On-Air Remark About Suryakumar Yadav After Asia Cup Loss Sparks Outrage

Asia Cup 2025, Dubai Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf (formerly Yousuf Yohana) has come under criticism after making a derogatory comment about India’s Suryakumar Yadav on live television. The incident took place following Pakistan’s seven-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match in Dubai on Sunday. On-Air Incident During a panel

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SAI organises Hindi Pakhwada to encourage employees to use official language

New Delhi, September 16, 2025 The Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports celebrated ‘Hindi Diwas’ by organising the ‘Hindi Pakhwada’ from Tuesday to create awareness amongst employees to use Hindi as the official language in all their work. The Hindi Pakhwada is being organised from September 16 to

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Lionel Messi Sends Signed World Cup Jersey to PM Modi on His 75th Birthday

New Delhi, September 17, 2025 Football icon Lionel Messi marked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday with a special gift — a signed Argentina World Cup jersey from the historic 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. The jersey, reportedly the very one Messi wore during the World Cup, was sent as a token of respect

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Indian Football Legend Bhaichung Bhutia Spearheaded 40th Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle; Events Held Across 8000 Locations Nationwide

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Fit India Sundays on Cycle completes 40th edition — New Delhi, September 15 Fit India Sundays on Cycle completes 40th edition with nationwide participation New Delhi, September 15 The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative completed its 40th edition, with participation across 8,000 locations nationwide on Sunday, September 14. Organised by the Ministry of Youth

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