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T20 World Cup: Australia out, Zimbabwe reach Super 8 stage after Pallekele washout

By Odisha News Online Feb 17, 2026 50

NEW DELHI, FEB 17 : Former champions Australia crashed out of the T20 World Cup in a stunning group-stage exit after Zimbabwe’s clash against Ireland was washed out in Pallekele on February 17. The abandoned fixture sealed Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super 8 stage alongside Sri Lanka from Group B. It also confirmed that Australia, […]Continue Reading

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Drop Babar, Shaheen, Shadab: Shahid Afridi goes on all-out rant after IND vs PAK loss

By Odisha News Online Feb 16, 2026 78

NEW DELHI, FEB 16 : Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi went on an all-out rant against Pakistan’s senior trio after their crushing defeat to India in Colombo, calling for Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan to be benched for the rest of the T20 World Cup. The former Pakistan captain said it was time […]Continue Reading

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Sooryavanshi’s sensational 175 powers India to sixth U19 World Cup crown

By Odisha News Online Feb 6, 2026 86

NEW DELHI,FEB 6 : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, playing like a man in a boy’s match, struck one of the greatest 100s in age-group cricket to help India win their sixth Under-19 World Cup. A day before India start their campaign to defend the T20 World Cup at home, Sooryavanshi, whose call-up to the senior team will […]Continue Reading

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Scotland to replace Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup

By Odisha News Online Jan 24, 2026 149

CHENNAI, JAN 24 : The International Cricket Council has apparently informed its board members that since the Bangladesh Cricket Board has not confirmed their participation at the T20 World Cup, they did not have a choice but to replace them with Scotland. The ICC had multiple meetings — in-person and virtual — to convince Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

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Virat Kohli becomes fastest player to reach to 28,000 runs across formats

By Odisha News Online Jan 11, 2026 133

 VADODARA, JAN 11 : India batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats in international cricket and the second most prolific scorer behind Sachin Tendulkar during the first ODI against New Zealand here. Playing in his 624th innings, Kohli got to the milestone by hitting a four […]Continue Reading

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Ruthless India thrash South Africa by 101 runs in 1st T20I at Cuttack

By Odisha News Online Dec 9, 2025 229

Odisha/Cuttack, Dec 9 : India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs as the visitors collapsed for a meagre 74 in the opening T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday. India had earlier posted 175/6 thanks to a rescue act by Hardik Pandya. All six bowlers used by India were among the wickets, with […]Continue Reading

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Calls to quit rise, but Gambhir says he’s not going anywhere

By Odisha News Online Nov 26, 2025 196

GUWAHATI, NOV 25 : Soon after India’s defeat in the two-Test series against South Africa on Wednesday, many cricket fans were left wondering: “Should Gautam Gambhir step down as the team’s head coach?” But Gambhir showed no inclination to step down. “It is up to the BCCI to decide. I’ve said it in my first […]Continue Reading

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Smriti Mandhana–Palash Muchhal wedding postponed after cricketer’s father falls ill

By Odisha News Online Nov 23, 2025 397

NEW DELHI, NOV 23 : The wedding of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal has been postponed indefinitely after the cricketer’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, was rushed to a hospital in Sangli due to illness. The ceremony was scheduled to take place in her hometown in Maharashtra on Sunday, November 23. According […]Continue Reading

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KL Rahul to lead India in ODI series against South Africa as injury forces Gill out

By Odisha News Online Nov 23, 2025 226

GUWAHATI , NOV 23 : Senior batsman KL Rahul will captain India in the upcoming three one-day internationals against South Africa in the absence of injured Shubman Gill as the selectors announced the team Sunday. India’s Test and ODI captain Gill was forced out of the ongoing second South Africa Test after he injured his […]Continue Reading

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India’s women make history, outclass South Africa to claim first ODI World Cup crown

By Odisha News Online Nov 3, 2025 159

NEW DELHI,NOV 3 : India’s Shafali Verma plays a shot during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final match between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai, India, Sunday,. Mandhana, fluent with her cuts, sweeps and signature off-side drives, fell for 45 off 58 balls to Chloe Tryon (1/46), ending a fine campaign with 434 […]Continue Reading