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Arjun in final at ITF World Ranking Tennis in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 24 (UNI) India's Arjun Rathi turned out to be the only flag bearer to keep the national tricolor flying as he breezed past 6th seeded Damir Zhalgasbay
to enter the final of the Boys Singles at the Central Excise & CGST ITF Junior J200 World Ranking Tennis Championship played at the Bengal Tennis Association Complex here on Friday.
From a set down, 17-year-old Rathi from Haryana, ranked at 200 in the world, made a stunning comeback as he drubbed Kazakhstan's Damir Zhalgasby by a long 3-6,6-4,6-4.
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Bengaluru Open 2026 to feature strong international field

17 Dec 2025 | 1:01 AM

Bengaluru, Dec 16 (UNI) India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal will spearhead the home challenge at the landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open, which will also feature a strong overseas contingent led by former Top-100 Spaniard Pedro Martinez, former ATP Top-25 player Daniel Evans of Great Britain and former Top-35 player Lloyd Harris of South Africa.

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"From retaining 2 to 21, it’s a dream”: Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia

16 Dec 2025 | 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16, (UNI) Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia and captain Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday discussed in detail the team’s vision for the 2026 TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Emphasizing that the franchise has already retained its core, Wadia noted the team will be highly selective with its remaining purchases.

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Baramulla erupts in celebration as Auqib Nabi bags Rs 8 40 cr IPL deal

16 Dec 2025 | 11:30 PM

Srinagar, Dec 16 (UNI) Celebrations erupted across Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after local fast bowler Auqib Nabi, 28, was picked up by Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 8.40 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, with leaders including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulating the young cricketer on his historic achievement.

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Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer bought for record Rs 14 20 crore each

16 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings stole the spotlight at the IPL 2026 mini-auction here on Tuesday by signing uncapped Indian youngsters Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for a record Rs 14.20 crore each, marking the highest-ever price paid for uncapped players in the history of the Indian Premier League.

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Sarfaraz, Bairstow, Conway go unsold at IPL 2026 auction

16 Dec 2025 | 10:44 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (UNI) Several high-profile international and domestic cricketers were left unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction here on Tuesday, underlining the unpredictable dynamics of the auction and franchises’ shifting priorities.

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