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Bhubaneswar: After supporting hockey and football, Odisha government has now decided to focus on cricket in the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and 5T (transformational) and Nabin Odisha programme chairman Kartik Pandian Wednesday visited Barabati Stadium in Cuttack and discussed the development of...

Bengaluru: Ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 season, Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning believes the inclusion of all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who the side roped in for Rs 2 crore at the auction, will add a lot more firepower to the team. Annabel recently...

Karachi: Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan, under then-skipper Babar, had failed to make...

Ranchi: Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, starting on February 23, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel said he hopes to get a chance to meet the legendary MS Dhoni during his time in the city for the match....

Ranchi: Security has been tightened in the Jharkhand capital after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to disrupt the fourth Test match between India and England here, officials said. Pannun, who has been designated as a terrorist by the home ministry, has also appealed...

London: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy a 27.7% stake in Manchester United has been completed, following the satisfaction of all conditions, including approvals from the Football Association and the Premier League, the club said. The 71-year-old Ratcliffe has completed his acquisition of 25% of...

Manchester: Erling Haaland added Brentford to his list of Premier League conquests when he came to Manchester City's rescue with a 71st-minute goal to clinch a 1-0 win Tuesday. It looked like City would be dropping points in a tight title race for the second...

Mumbai: After Hindi film actress Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli welcomed their second child -- a baby boy born February 15 whom they named 'Akaay' -- congratulations poured in for the star couple from different corners. Taking to Instagram to make the...

Mumbai: Star couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced the arrival of their second child -- a boy -- and revealed that they have named their bundle of joy 'Akaay'. Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, the couple wrote: “With abundant happiness and...

Rourkela: The Indian men's hockey Team is showcasing an impressive performance at the FIH Pro League 2023/24, securing victories in two out of their five games within regulation time. They displayed their resilience with shootout triumphs against formidable opponents, the Netherlands 2-2 (4-2 SO) and...