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.
Shubman Gill Misses Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Match Today Due to Illness
Shubman Gill missed Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim in Jaipur today after suffering from food poisoning. His absence immediately delayed his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket. Both Gill...
BCCI Directs KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Ahead of IPL 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the Indian...
Yograj Singh Questions Shubman Gill’s T20 World Cup Omission, Cites Kapil Dev Example
Shubman Gill’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad continues to spark debate, with former India cricketer Yograj Singh emerging as one of the strongest critics of the selection...
Venus Williams Receives Wild Card Entry for Australian Open 2026
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wild-card entry for the 2026 edition of the tournament, which begins on January 18...
Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav in AIU Registered Testing Pool for Q1 2026
India’s javelin stars Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav have been included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for the first quarter of 2026. The...
Usman Khawaja Confirms Retirement After Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney
Australian batter Usman Khawaja announced that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The 39‑year‑old confirmed the decision...
Sjoerd Marijne Returns as Head Coach of Indian Women’s Hockey Team
Hockey India confirmed on Friday that Sjoerd Marijne, the 51‑year‑old Dutch coach, will return as head coach of the Indian women’s hockey team. Marijne previously guided the side between 2017...
Shubman Gill to Play Closed-Door Vijay Hazare Match in Jaipur
India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will play for Punjab against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday at Jaipur’s Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground. The match will be held...
KKR’s Selection of Bangladeshi Cricketer Triggers Political Row; Congress and Dhirendra Shastri Defend Shah Rukh Khan
The selection of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has sparked a sharp political controversy, drawing strong reactions from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and...
Kerala Blasters Loan Out Captain Adrian Luna Amid ISL Uncertainty
Kerala Blasters announced that club captain Adrian Luna will spend the 2025-26 season on loan with an overseas team. The club confirmed the move through a social media post, describing...
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