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Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21(UNI): The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. While the Dragons claimed the bonus point for their shootout victory, the Royals did enough to secure second place on the points table, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash against the Kalinga Lancers on Friday.
The Hyderabad Toofans have also booked their place in the playoffs, while JSW Soorma Hockey Club must win by a seven-goal margin in tomorrow's clash against the SG Pipers to clinch the fourth playoff spot ahead of HIL GC.
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J&K team skipper Paras becomes 2nd player to cross 10K run mark in Ranji Trophy history

16 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM

Jammu, Feb 16 (UNI) Congratulations poured in from across the cricket fraternity as the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Team skipper Paras Dogra has achieved an individual milestone on becoming the second player to cross 10,000-run mark in the history of Ranji Trophy.

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J&K skipper Paras Dogra becomes 2nd player to complete 10K Ranji Trophy runs

16 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM

Jammu, Feb 16 (UNI) Congratulations poured in from across the cricket fraternity as the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Team skipper Paras Dogra has achieved an individual milestone on becoming the second batsman to cross the 10,000-run mark in the history of Ranji Trophy.

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Nissanka’s blazing 100 powers SL to win over Australia

16 Feb 2026 | 10:55 PM

Pallekele, Feb 16 (UNI) A breathtaking unbeaten century by Pathum Nissanka — the first hundred of this edition — headlined a clinical all-round performance as Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in the 30th Match, Group B of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

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Raducanu beaten by lucky loser in Dubai first round

16 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM

Dubai, Feb 16 (UNI) British number one Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round. .

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McConchie approved as replacement for Bracewell in New Zealand squad

16 Feb 2026 | 10:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (UNI) Cole McConchie has been added to the New Zealand national cricket team’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as a replacement for injured pacer Michael Bracewell
The Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Cole McConchie as a replacement for Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand squad.

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