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"Why was a Bangladeshi player hired for Rs 9 crore?...": VHP spokesperson
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
After the backlash, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) confirmed on Saturday that the franchise has excluded Bangladeshi player Muztafizur Rahman from its Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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SG Pipers' KY Williott highlights preparations ahead of HIL 2026, Jarmanpr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
SG Pipers vice-captain KY Willott shared insights on the team's preparations for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season, while captain Jarmanpreet Singh emphasised that the HIL offers young Indian hockey players valuable experience by playing alongside overseas talent.
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"Whatever BCCI did is in the interest of nation...": Suvendu Adhikari on B
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal legislative assembly LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the BCCI's directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its 2026 IPL team, saying that whatever the BCCI did is in the interest of the nation.
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AB de Villiers calls Hardik Pandya "big pivotal player" ahead of T20 World
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
South Africa legend AB de Villiers has heaped praise on India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, describing him as a "big pivotal player" for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board requests ICC to relocate T20 World Cup 2026 match
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate Bangladesh's matches in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to venues outside India, citing "safety and security" concerns of the Bangladeshi players, as per a BCB press rel
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"This is what we have come to": John Abraham backs ISL players amid league
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Actor and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) owner John Abraham has come out strongly in support of Indian and foreign footballers playing in the Indian Super League (ISL), following earlier players' collective call for the league to commence.
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"Game of balance, cooperation": PM Modi draws parallels between volleyball
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conferencing, extending greetings to players from across the country and underlining the role of sports in nation-building.
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"He is progressing well:" Damien Martyn's partner shares health update of
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former cricketer Damien Martyn's partner, Amanda, provided a health update, saying that the Australian legend is progressing well amid an ongoing battle with meningitis.
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PM Modi to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The inaugural ceremony will be held at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, marking the start of the week-long tournament, which will run from January 4 to January 11. The prestigious national event will see participation from more than 1,000 players competing across 58 teams r
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Ashes: England and Australia players form guard of honour for Bondi attack
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australia and England players paid tribute to the heroes and first responders of the Bondi terrorist attack ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday.
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BJP's Navneet Rana opposes Bangladeshi players in India, Congress criticis
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman.
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PM Narendra Modi to virtually inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tourname
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official release, the tournament, held from 4th to 11th January, will feature participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competiti
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