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Gill lauds Reddy, Rana as India eye stable 2027 WC lineup

Indore, Jan 18 (UNI) Indian captain Shubman Gill on Sunday said the team is experimenting with combinations and giving young players opportunities as part of preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was promoted ahead of senior player Ravindra Jadeja in the decisive third ODI against New Zealand, and the move paid off as he scored a crucial 53 off 57 balls, forming an 88-run partnership with Virat Kohli to stabilise India’s innings during a challenging chase of 338. Despite his efforts and Kohli's century, India fell short, losing the match by 41 runs to New Zealand.
"Keeping the World Cup in mind, we want to give Nitish Reddy opportunities and enough overs to see what combinations work for us and what kind of deliveries work for him," Gill told reporters in the post-match press conference here.
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Tim David ruled out as Australia begin T20 World Cup campaign

10 Feb 2026 | 8:33 PM

Colombo, Feb 10 (UNI) Australia will be without middle-order batter Tim David for their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland on Wednesday, skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed on the eve of the contest.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, David, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, will miss the tournament opener as Australia looks to manage his workload carefully. However, Marsh indicated that the batter is expected to return in the matches to follow.

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Shooting: India picks up two more golds as Sofiya Shulzhenko of Kazakhstan sets world record enroute women’s 3P win

Shooting: India picks up two more golds as Sofiya Shulzhenko of Kazakhstan sets world record enroute women’s 3P win

10 Feb 2026 | 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10(UNI) Kazakhstan shooter Sofiya Shulzhenko, set a new world record in the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) women’s event, enroute winning gold at the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol, even as India picked up two more gold medals on day seven of competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here in the national capital.

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Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors punch their tickets to the Semi-Finals

10 Feb 2026 | 7:20 PM

Leh, Feb 10(UNI) Purig Warriors and Changthang Shans confirmed their semi-final berths on Day thirteen of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh. The day also featured clean-sheet wins for Kangs Sing and Purig Warriors, a last-minute win for Kharu Falcons, and a victory for Changthang Shans in their final league-stage game.

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Speed, spectacle and stakes: Indian Racing Festival brings street racing to Goa

10 Feb 2026 | 7:16 PM

Panaji, Feb 10(UNI) The Indian Racing Festival is set to break new ground this February as it stages its first-ever Goa edition, transforming the state into a motorsport hub for a high-octane Formula Street Race Weekend. Scheduled for February 14 and 15, the event marks a significant moment in the festival’s rapid rise, with Round 4 of the championship unfolding at the Manohar International Airport. The races will be broadcast on Star Sports select 2 and streamed live on JioHotstar, ensuring nationwide visibility.

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14th WIGA BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship: Paromita takes early lead

10 Feb 2026 | 7:08 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10(UNI) Leading amateur golfers from around the country came up with impressive performances on the opening day of the 14th WIGA BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship, co-sponsored by CPP and organized by the BPGC Ladies Sections, which teed off at the BPGC, here, on Tuesday.

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