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India women’s bowler Gouher Sultana retires from all formsย ofย cricket

India women’s bowler Gouher Sultana retires from all formsย ofย cricket

The 37-year-old former India spinner, Gouher Sultana, represented the national side in 87 matches across ODIs and T20Is, taking 95 wickets. Sultana last played for India in 2014 and was part of the Women's World Cup squads inย 2009ย andย 2013. Hyderabad: Indian left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana announced her retirement from all formats of cricket on Thursday, August 21. โ€œAdieu with a smile - after years of wearing the Indian jersey with pride, passion, and purpose, the time has come to pen down the most emotional note of my cricketing journey. With a heart full of memories and eyes welled with gratitude, I…
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Oval Invincibles set to be rebranded as MI London from 2026 onwards in theย Hundred:ย Report

Oval Invincibles set to be rebranded as MI London from 2026 onwards in theย Hundred:ย Report

Oval Invincibles are one of the two teams whose private investment process is yet to be completed. The Mumbai Indians owners, Reliance Industries Limited, don't want to stray from their MI branding of their teams in other franchise leagues aroundย theย world. London: Following Manchester Originals' Sanjiv Goenka's confirmation, the Oval Invincibles, who sold their 49 per cent stake to the Mumbai Indians' owners, the Ambani Family, are set to rebrand themselves as MI London after the new ownership takes effect from October 1, 2025. The ECB will retain a 51 per cent stake in the Oval franchise, while the Mumbai Indians'…
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BCCI conveys state associations to pick available India players for Duleepย Trophy:ย Report

BCCI conveys state associations to pick available India players for Duleepย Trophy:ย Report

The BCCI has urged the state associations to pick the Indian players in the squads for respective zones for the Duleep Trophy 2025-26. Even though the Duleep Trophy clashes with the Asia Cup 2025, a few players not picked in the T20 squad might make themselves available for the tournament. Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has conveyed to the state association to pick the top Indian players for the Duleep Trophy for respective zones. After the likes of KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar were ignored by the South Zone, the BCCI…
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Cheteshwar Pujara to be available for Saurashtra for Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Report

Cheteshwar Pujara to be available for Saurashtra for Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Report

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 402 runs in seven Ranji Trophy matches in the last season, but wasn't picked in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy. Pujara swiftly moved to a commentary stint during the England-India series, as it looks like his India playing days might be done. Rajkot: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has indicated his availability for the new season of the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic red-ball competition. Pujara, who was picked in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, made a swift transition during India's tour of England to broadcasting. Even though it looks like…
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New Vande Bharat Express to be launched in Rajasthan soon: Check route, full schedule

New Vande Bharat Express to be launched in Rajasthan soon: Check route, full schedule

New Vande Bharat Express: Railway officials stated that the sanctioning of Vande Bharat has fulfilled the long-pending demand of the people of Rajasthan as it will reduce the travel time of over 450-km journey by at least one-and-a-half hours. Bikaner: Here comes a piece of good news for the Vande Bharat Express train commuters. The people of Rajasthan will get a new Vande Bharat Express soon. In this regard, Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal complimented Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Vande Bharat train from New Delhi to Bikaner in Rajasthan. Meghwal, who…
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England announce 15-member squad for Women’s World Cup 2025; Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge return

England announce 15-member squad for Women’s World Cup 2025; Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge return

England have had a change of guard in terms of leadership after the Ashes debacle, and even though the results have been mixed, head coach Charlotte Edwards expressed her optimism regarding the 15 players in the squad. London: England confirmed their 15-strong squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday, August 21, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt. It will be the first major tournament for Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards after taking the reins of the England women's team since the Ashes debacle. Former captain and senior all-rounder Heather Knight has returned to the fold after being on the sidelines…
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Pakistan: Fireworks explosion injures 25 in Karachi, several critical

Pakistan: Fireworks explosion injures 25 in Karachi, several critical

Pakistan: Senior police officer Asad Raza said firefighters were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control, while ambulances transported the injured, including passersby caught in the blast, to nearby hospitals. Officials added that several victims are in critical condition. Karachi: At least 25 people were injured, some critically, after a massive explosion tore through a fireworks storage facility in Karachi on Thursday (August 21). The blast, which occurred in the southern port cityโ€™s busy Jinnah Road area, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky and caused panic among residents. Television footage showed shattered glass scattered across…
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PC Jeweller shares surge 9% amid high trading volume – Check details

PC Jeweller shares surge 9% amid high trading volume – Check details

According to BSE Analytics, the stock has corrected by 27.56 per cent over the past 10 years but has delivered a solid return of 757 per cent in the past five years. Mumbai: Shares of Delhi-based PC Jeweller surged over 9 per cent on Thursday, August 21, 2025, amid high trading volume. The stock opened with a minor gain at Rs 13.09 on the BSE against the previous close of Rs 13.06. However, it surged to hit the intraday high of Rs 14.24, representing a gain of 9.03 per cent from the closing price of the last trading session. The…
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Mohammad Amir becomes 2nd Pakistan bowler to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Mohammad Amir becomes 2nd Pakistan bowler to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Veteran Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir reached the milestone of 400 wickets in T20 cricket after picking up the big scalp of Fabian Allen during the CPL 2025 match against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The Falcons won the clash by eight runs. Antigua: Mohammad Amir achieved the milestone of 400 T20 wickets during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash between the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in North Sound on Wednesday, August 20. Amir, who was on 397 wickets after the first phase of the T20 Blast, picked one wicketย during the Hundred in a short stint…
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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin, both leaders discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin, both leaders discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed ways to further expand India-Russia ties. The meeting between the two leaders came hours after Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that largely focused on expanding the trade ties between the two countries. Jaishankar, Putin discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties "We believe that relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War," Jaishankar said at a joint media briefing with Lavrov. "Geo-political convergence, leadership contacts and popular sentiment…
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