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Kochi/Bengaluru: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the use of the name “Indian Premier League,” granting relief to the BCCI. The petition, filed by self-proclaimed social activist Ashik Karot, argued that the board could not use the name for its...

New Delhi: Former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), calling it a weak board and blaming it for giving too much power to a small group of people, which he believes has hurt the team’s performance. Pakistan have failed to...

New Delhi: After India successfully defended their T20 World Cup crown, chairman of the men’s senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar has reportedly sought an extension to his tenure until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Agarkar, who has been chairman of the men’s senior selection committee...

New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal have announced the arrival of their baby girl, Raaha Pallikal Karthik, marking a heartwarming expansion of their family. The couple shared the news in a social media announcement that expressed their gratitude and...

Hyderabad: Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the first few matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, standing in for Australian legend Pat Cummins, who is yet to recover from a back injury, the franchise announced Wednesday. SRH have also...

Bhubaneswar: Day 3 of the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 (men & women) at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, witnessed a spectacular display of skill, confidence, and teamwork by the Odisha contingent, as both the men's and women's...

Bhubaneswar: The Paralympic Committee of India, in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, and the Para Sports Association of Odisha, announced the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 will be held at the Kalinga Stadium here from March 18 to...

Bhubaneswar: The OCA League day 2 witnessed an exciting round of matches, with teams delivering strong performances and closely fought contests across venues in Odisha. Sahid Sporting Club secured a convincing 97-run victory over Union Sporting Club at Ravenshaw-I Ground. They posted a solid total...

New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honoured India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who played a pivotal role in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup earlier this month. Vijayan hosted the World Cup champion at his official residence, Cliff House, Monday (March...

Dubai: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to seventh even as her deputy Smriti Mandhana continued to hold on to the top spot in the latest women's ODI rankings released Tuesday. Kaur moved up a spot to seventh after New Zealand legend Sophie Devine dropped...