Bhubaneswar: New Zealand created history in Indore on Sunday by defeating India by 41 runs in the third and series-deciding One Day International, securing their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil. Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable 337 for 8, riding on a magnificent century by Daryl Mitchell, who struck 137, and a…
Bhubaneswar: The Karnataka Home Department on Saturday granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to resume hosting international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking a significant step toward the venue’s return to high-profile cricket. In a statement, the KSCA said the approval is subject to strict compliance…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the series-deciding third One-Day International against New Zealand in Indore, India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to attend the revered Bhasma Aarti. The visit came on the eve of a high-stakes encounter, with the three-match ODI series currently level at 1–1. India…
Bhubaneswar: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Defending five-time champions India made a confident start to their ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign, registering a comprehensive victory over the USA in their Group B opener at Bulawayo on Thursday. India captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends…
Bhubaneswar: A judicial probe has declared Bengaluru’s premier cricket venue fundamentally unsafe for hosting large-scale events, effectively ruling it out of the IPL 2026 season until extensive safety upgrades are completed. The findings have forced defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make alternate arrangements for their home fixtures in the upcoming edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian batting icon Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricketing history by surpassing former Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara to claim the second position in the all-time men’s international run-scoring charts, moving closer to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli achieved the milestone during a composed and authoritative knock of 93, continuing his remarkable…
Bhubaneswar: Team India has arrived in Vadodara ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with the opening match scheduled to be played on Sunday at the Kotambi Stadium. The series marks India’s first major international assignment of 2026 and is expected to set the tone for the year ahead. The Indian side will…
Bhubaneswar: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to relocate its Group C matches from Kolkata and Mumbai, stating that there are no credible security threats to warrant a change of venues ahead of the February ICC tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The decision was communicated during…
Bhubaneswar: Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta, has been unanimously elected as the Chief Patron of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for a four-year term. The decision was taken during the annual General Council meeting of the VFI in Varanasi, held on the sidelines of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, which…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday inaugurated a 25-metre state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) in the Tamando area of Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards strengthening aquatic sports infrastructure in the state. The facility, constructed by the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC) at a cost…
