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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders honour Andre Russell after completing 500 T20 wickets

Abu Dhabi, Dec 6(UNI) Andre Russell has achieved one of the biggest milestones of his T20 career, becoming one of the few players in the world to complete 500 wickets in the format. The landmark came during the DP World ILT20 match between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers, where Russell claimed his 500th wicket.
To mark this special moment, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders presented Russell with a customised ‘500’ jersey, celebrating his incredible contribution to the team and to T20 cricket.
Known for his raw pace, power and game-changing performances, Russell has been one of the most impactful T20 cricketers of his generation. He has delivered for Knight Riders teams around the world, representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders and Los Angeles Knight Riders with distinction.
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From speed skating to Asian Ice hockey bronze, Padma Chorol's inspiring journey

21 Jan 2026 | 3:36 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 21(UNI): Before becoming a well-known name in Indian women's ice hockey, Padma Chorol's sporting journey began on the speed skating tracks of Ladakh. In a region where opportunities for girls were limited and facilities almost non-existent, Padma became trailblazer in course of her decade- old career on ice.

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Daryl Mitchell stars as New Zealand claim historic first ODI series win in India

21 Jan 2026 | 2:32 PM

Indore, Jan 21 (UNI) Daryl Mitchell delivered a series-defining performance to spearhead New Zealand’s first-ever bilateral ODI series win in India, finishing as the leading run-scorer and reclaiming the No.1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

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Delhi Capitals’ Lizelle Lee fined for WPL Code of Conduct breach

21 Jan 2026 | 2:29 PM

Vadodara, Jan 21 (UNI) Delhi Capitals batter Lizelle Lee has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the WPL Code of Conduct during her team’s match against Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

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Yuki Bhambri, Göransson cruise into Australian Open doubles second round

21 Jan 2026 | 2:08 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open 2026 with a commanding win over Australian wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils twin Olympic cauldrons

21 Jan 2026 | 1:00 PM

Beijing, Jan 21 (UNI) A pair of identical Olympic cauldrons that will be lit simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo was unveiled during an online media briefing on Tuesday night, with Milan-Cortina 2026 set to feature twin cauldrons in separate locations.

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