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.
India vs Pakistan FIH Pro League Matches to Be Held in England in June 2026
The iconic hockey rivalry between India and Pakistan will take center stage in England next year as part of the FIH Pro League’s seventh season. The two teams are set...
PCB Demands Removal of Match Referee Pycroft Over Asia Cup Handshake Controversy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, following a controversial incident during the India vs Pakistan...
Asia Cup Chief Criticises India’s No-Handshake Gesture After Pakistan Clash, Calls It ‘Politics in Sports’
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has publicly criticised the Indian cricket team’s decision to avoid handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts before and after...
Shoaib Akhtar Slams India’s ‘No Handshake’ Stance After Asia Cup Win Over Pakistan, Calls for Sportsmanship
The highly anticipated India–Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2025 ended in a dominant win for Team India — but the post-match events have sparked controversy off the field. Former...
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Upset After India Refuses Post-Match Handshake
The India–Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium ended on a tense note on Sunday, as the Indian team refused to engage in the customary...
India Skips Handshake With Pakistan After Asia Cup Match Win, Cites Solidarity With Terror Attack Victims
After India’s comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Indian players led by captain Suryakumar Yadav refrained from shaking hands with...
World Boxing Championships 2025: Jaismine, Minakshi Strike Gold as India Bag Four Medals
India capped off an impressive campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025 with four medals, including two historic golds, on Sunday. Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) were crowned...
India Outclass Pakistan in Asia Cup with Suryakumar’s Flair and Kuldeep’s Spin
India delivered a masterclass in the Asia Cup 2025, dismantling Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided affair under the glittering Dubai lights. Suryakumar Yadav, celebrating his birthday, sealed the...
India Coach Responds to Hesson’s ‘Nawaz Best Spinner in the World’ Remark Ahead of Asia Cup Clash
As India prepare to face Pakistan in their high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 encounter, mind games have already begun. Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson stirred debate after calling Mohammad Nawaz “the...
Boycott Calls Intensify as India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Sparks Political Row
Widespread criticism is building against India’s upcoming Asia Cup match with Pakistan, with opposition leaders, activists, and families of terror victims calling it a “deep insult” to national sentiment and...
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