Sports News - Latest Sports News Northeast

22 Sep

Historic Thriller: India Register Nail-Biting 2-Run Win Over Japan

sunnySports

In a historic and rain-reduced five-overs-a-side contest in Sano on Tuesday, India clinched a thrilling two-run victory over Japan after posting 32 for 4 in the face of tight bowling from Japanese spinners, before holding the hosts to 30 for 3 with Washington Sundar picking up 2/13, whereas earlier, Indian batters faced immense difficulty against the extra bounce and turn at the Sano International Cricket Stadium as skipper Shreyas Iyer made 16 off 12 balls with one four and Sanju Samson added 9 off 7 with a hit to the fence, while Japan's Charlie Hara-Hinze was the pick of the…

19 Sep

Has India Given Up on Rishabh Pant in ODI Cricket? Former Star Drops Surprising Claim

sunnySports

Analysing the current selection trends, former India opener Aakash Chopra believes selectors have firmly made up their minds regarding Rishabh Pant's white-ball future after the wicketkeeper-batter was excluded from the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies—starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati and New Chandigarh—despite being appointed captain of the Rest of India for the Irani Cup. Chopra noted that while Pant remains integral to the red-ball setup, his limited 50-over exposure (playing just one ODI in four years) and absence from T20Is since the 2024 World Cup point to a shift…

16 Sep

Injury Blow for India: Varun Chakravarthy Exits Asian Games 2026, DC Spinner Named Successor

sunnySports

Team India has been forced into a late squad modification ahead of the men’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026—set to begin on September 24 in Aichi-Nagoya, with India entering directly in the quarterfinals after the multi-sport event opens on September 19—following an indefinite injury layoff for spinner Varun Chakravarthy. Having recently returned to international contention following a previous hamstring setback, Chakravarthy felt discomfort during his third over in the first T20I against Afghanistan, leading to his exit from the series and subsequent assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. A PTI source revealed that the selection panel deliberated…

08 Sep

Smriti Mandhana Consolidates Her Place in the Top Five of T20 Rankings

sunnySports

Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her place among the world's leading T20I batters after her remarkable century against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup. The India opener's 124 off 64 balls helped India register a comprehensive 137-run win and book their place in the semi-finals. Mandhana's knock also saw her create a major milestone in women's international cricket. With the innings, she took her overall international tally to 10,880 runs across formats, surpassing Mithali Raj's previous record of 10,868 runs to become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket. The century was Mandhana's 18th at the international level, putting her…

02 Sep

BCCI Changes Selection Policy Amid Backlash Over Injured Players: Report

sunnySports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly changed its approach to player selection following criticism over the handling of injured players. The new policy could see the board take a much more cautious approach before naming players in squads. The BCCI announced the squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan on Tuesday, with a few notable names carrying an asterisk next to them. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana were all selected subject to fitness, indicating that their availability is yet to be confirmed. The development comes after the BCCI Centre…

01 Sep

National Sports Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at CRPF Headquarters in Rani

PreetiAssam, Sports

In line with the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, as per the direction of the Deputy Inspector General of the Guwahati Sector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a three-day-long sports competition which began on August 28 at the headquarters of the 175 CRPF Battalion at Rani on the western outskirts of Guwahati, concluded today. The three-day sports competition, organized under the guidance of Commandant of the 175th Battalion, Nanda Kishore Kumar Prasad, featured various team and individual games including football, volleyball, table tennis and others. Along with many officers and jawans of the battalion,…

01 Sep

Ben Stokes Set to Return to BBL, Joins Adelaide Strikers in Lucrative Deal

sunnySports

Ben Stokes is all set to return to the Big Bash League after joining Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season. The former England Test captain has agreed to play the full BBL campaign and could become the highest-paid player in the history of the competition. Stokes is the first overseas player to sign with a BBL franchise since the league introduced its new contracting model. Under the revised system, franchises can negotiate directly with international players, replacing the earlier draft-based process and giving teams more freedom to manage their spending. The new structure has opened the door for Stokes’ big-money…

29 Aug

Ishan Kishan Thought He Was Taking a Risk, But Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turned the Tables

sunnySports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to show that there is much more to his game than his batting. The 15-year-old once again proved his versatility during the Duleep Trophy, making a crucial contribution with the ball when East Zone needed wickets against North East Zone. With Ishan Kishan-led East Zone struggling to break through, Sooryavanshi was introduced as a left-arm spinner. The youngster made an immediate impact, picking up two wickets in the second innings. He ended his spell with impressive figures of 2/11 from three overs as East Zone strengthened its position in the match. Speaking a few days after East…

27 Aug

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Ravindra Jadeja Walks Off the Field, India Face a Big Setback

sunnySports

Team India faced a major setback on Day 5 of the second Test against Sri Lanka as Ravindra Jadeja was forced to leave the field after experiencing discomfort in his right heel at the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo. Jadeja appeared to be in discomfort while walking and decided to walk off the field. Before leaving, he collected his cap from the umpire, while Prasidh Krishna completed the over. Sarfaraz Khan was brought onto the field as India’s substitute fielder. Sarfaraz had joined the squad as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement and has previously served as a substitute fielder for India, including…

22 Aug

AUS vs BAN: Starc Tears Through Bangladesh With 6/12, Aussies Skittle Them for 64

sunnySports

Mitchell Starc produced a devastating spell in the second Test at Mackay, ripping through Bangladesh’s batting lineup with figures of 6/12. Australia bowled the visitors out for just 64 after Starc struck with the very first ball. Shadman Islam was dismissed for a duck, giving Starc his ninth Test in which he has taken a wicket in the opening over. He moved past James Anderson, who had achieved the feat eight times. Starc then continued his rampage, taking five wickets in his first seven overs. Bangladesh slumped to 12/5 before Pat Cummins added three wickets to reduce them to 39/9.…