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Rishabh Pant apologises after India’s Test series defeat to South Africa

New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on Thursday issued an apology on Instagram following the national team’s underwhelming performance in the recent Test series, admitting that India “didn’t play good enough cricket over the last two weeks” and promising a stronger comeback.
“There is no shying away from the fact that we didn’t play good enough cricket over the last two weeks,” Pant wrote.
“As a team and as individuals, we always want to perform at the highest level and bring smiles to billions of Indians. Sorry, we couldn’t live up to expectations this time, but sport teaches you to learn, adapt, and grow - both as a team and as individuals.”
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2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia postponed

25 Jan 2026 | 12:19 AM

Riyadh, Jan. 24 (UNI) The 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia have been postponed, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Saturday.
In a joint statement, the two organizations said they had agreed on "an updated framework for future hosting" following extensive consultations. No new date was announced, with a revised timeline to be confirmed later.

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Ambrish, Henil Patel star as India U19 beat NZ by seven wickets

25 Jan 2026 | 12:04 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 24 (UNI) RS Ambrish’s incisive bowling powered India Under-19 to a seven-wicket (DLS Method) victory over New Zealand U19 in the 24th match of Group B at Queens Sports Club in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, here on Saturday.

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Shami stars as Bengal inch closer to big win in Ranji Trophy

24 Jan 2026 | 11:44 PM

Kalyani, Jan 24 (UNI) Riding on a brilliant bowling performance led by veteran Mohammed Shami, Bengal inched closer to a comfortable victory against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite match at the Bengal Cricket Academy, here on Saturday.

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China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup

24 Jan 2026 | 11:29 PM

Jeddah, Jan. 24 (UNI) China missed the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
China reached the final for the first time after defeating Vietnam 3-0 in Tuesday's semifinals.

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