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

By Odisha News Online Nov 26, 2025 59

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 214

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 83

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 80

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

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1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning hockey goalkeeper Manuel Frederick dies

By Odisha News Online Oct 31, 2025 95

NEW DELHI, OCT 31 : Former Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper and member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning side Manuel Frederick died in Bengaluru on Friday morning. Frederick was 78 and is survived by two daughters. He had been suffering from prostate cancer for the last 10 months. Frederick, born on October 20, […]Continue Reading

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Such filth can’t be ignored: Political pitch hots up over cricketers’ molestation

By Odisha News Online Oct 25, 2025 119

NEW DELHI, OCT 25 : The alleged molestation of two Australian cricketers in Indore has drawn sharp criticism of the Madhya Pradesh government, with opposition leaders blaming the ruling BJP for failing to ensure safe spaces for women. The BJP, however, harped that the government acted swiftly and arrested the accused, identified as Aqeel Khan. […]Continue Reading

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India Women at 167/5 after 39 overs overs, continue no-handshake policy with Pakistan; bugs interrupt match twice

By Odisha News Online Oct 5, 2025 228

COLOMBO , OCT 5 : As was expected in the lead up to the contest, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the start of the Women’s World Cup match here in Colombo. Since the first men’s Asia Cup game between the two countries in Dubai last month, […]Continue Reading

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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Championships

By Odisha News Online Oct 3, 2025 152

Forde, Sep 3 : Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (48kg) clinched a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category here, extending her glittering record in the marquee event where she has been on the podium twice earlier. The 2017 world champion and 2022 silver-medallist produced a total lift of 199kg (84kg in […]Continue Reading

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India not awarded Asia Cup trophy after their refusal to take it from Pak minister Naqvi, celebrate empty-handed on stage

By Odisha News Online Sep 29, 2025 243

NEW DELHI, SEP 29  : In an unprecedented turn of events, Team India was not awarded the Asia Cup trophy following their five-wicket victory over Pakistan, after players reportedly refused to accept the silverware from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. The post-match presentation descended into confusion and delay, with Indian […]Continue Reading

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Farhan says gunshot gesture not political in ICC hearing: Dhoni, Kohli have done same

By Odisha News Online Sep 26, 2025 208

NEW DELHI, SEP 26 : Sahibzada Farhan said his on-field celebration during Pakistan’s Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was not politically motivated, clarifying at the ICC hearing on Friday that he did not intend any political message. India Today learned that […]Continue Reading