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Virat Kohli up to No.2 in ICC ODI rankings after South Africa heroics

Dubai, Dec 10 (UNI) India's Virat Kohli continued his resurgence in One-Day Internationals, rising two places to No.2 in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings released on Wednesday, just eight points behind top-ranked Rohit Sharma.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Kohli, 37, amassed 302 runs in India's 2–1 ODI series win over South Africa and was named Player of the Series. His unbeaten 65 in the Visakhapatnam finale helped him close in on Rohit, who retained his No.1 position after scoring 146 runs across the three matches.
India's next ODI series, a three-match assignment against New Zealand at home starting January 11, is expected to intensify the battle between Rohit and Kohli for the top spot.
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18 Jan 2026 | 12:32 AM

Jammu, Jan 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called for linking sports with education and essential life skills, stating that with integration in education curriculum, sports can become a powerful tool for the complete and holistic development of youth.

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Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

18 Jan 2026 | 12:01 AM

Noida, Jan 17(UNI): Japanese legend Yui Susaki delivered a breathtaking performance to power Haryana Thunders to a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026.

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J&K DyCM, Sports Minister inaugurate border sports festival

17 Jan 2026 | 11:05 PM

Jammu, Jan 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary alongwith Minister for Youth Services and Sports and Transport Satish Sharma on Saturday inaugurated the Border Sports Festival–2026 at the Sports Stadium, Nowshera in Rajouri district.

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India’s squad for ODI & T20I series against Australia Women announced

17 Jan 2026 | 11:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) The Women’s Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, comprising three ODIs, three T20Is and one Test.
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team in both formats as the newly crowned world champions will look for a first-ever series victory over Australia in white-ball cricket.

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