Sports
Dive into the latest sports news and updates from Odisha, India, and around the globe. Covering cricket, football, athletics, and more, this section delivers real-time scores, match highlights, and in-depth analysis.
ICC Rejects Bangladesh’s Request to Shift T20 World Cup Matches Out of India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India. During a virtual meeting, ICC officials told the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)...
Odisha’s CM Trophy Championship Targets 500 Teams in Four Thrilling Sports
In a bid to fortify the foundations of sports in the state and realise the vision of "Padia to Podium" (from playground to podium), the Odisha Sports and Youth Services...
Chelsea Appoints Liam Rosenior as Head Coach Until 2032
Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as its new head coach on a contract running until 2032. Rosenior arrives from the French side Racing Strasbourg,...
Mohammed Shami Issued SIR Hearing Notice in Kolkata
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Kolkata. Shami, a long-time registered voter in the Jadavpur...
Travis Head Joins Elite Ashes Century Club After Third Ton in 2025-26 Series Against England
Australia's Travis Head has etched his name into Ashes history by scoring his third century of the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series. Head reached this milestone on the third day of...
Shreyas Iyer Returns as Mumbai Captain in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Mumbai selectors appointed Shreyas Iyer as captain for the remaining group league fixtures of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with Shardul Thakur sidelined due to a calf injury. Chief selector Sanjay...
Bangladesh Bans IPL Telecast After Mustafizur Rahman Dropped
The Bangladesh government announced an indefinite ban on the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) directive to release pacer...
Joe Root Joins Ricky Ponting on Test Centuries List, Eyes Sachin Tendulkar’s Record After Sydney Ashes Century
England’s Joe Root achieved a major milestone on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, scoring his 41st Test century. This...
Odisha Wins Two Titles at 2nd National Judges Badminton Tournament in Ranchi
The 2nd National Judges Badminton Tournament, organised by the Jharkhand High Court, concluded successfully at the Thakur Vishwanath Sahdeo Indoor Stadium in Ranchi. The two-day event saw enthusiastic participation from...
Bangladesh Refuses to Travel to India for T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has responded sternly to Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman after being advised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India...
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