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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Argentina and Messi discover group opponents

The draw for the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 was unveiled on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center

SOUMYA LENKA

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26: Odisha edge Railways by one run in last-ball thriller

Lucknow: Odisha scraped home by the narrowest of margins, defeating Railways by one run in a cliffhanger at the Bharat

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Offline sale of India-South Africa T20I tickets at Barabati Stadium on Dec 5 and 6

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association has announced the complete schedule for offline ticket sales for the India vs South Africa

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Uttarakhand thrash Odisha by an innings and 105 runs in Cooch Behar Trophy

Kashipur: Uttarakhand registered a dominant victory over Odisha, winning by an innings and 105 runs in their Cooch Behar Trophy

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Odisha announces 18-member squad for Women’s U-19 One-Day Trophy 2025–26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced an 18-member Odisha Women’s Under-19 squad for the opening three matches

Sambit Beja

Cooch Behar Trophy: Uttarakhand dominate after twin tons by Nishu and Aditya

Uttarakhand strengthened their grip on the match with a dominant batting display on Day 2 of their Cooch Behar Trophy

Rajesh Mohanty

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rajesh Mohanty’s five-for powers Odisha to 27-run win over Chhattisgarh

Lucknow: A sensational five-wicket haul from Rajesh Mohanty headlined Odisha’s strong 27-run victory over Chhattisgarh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali

Piyus Mantri

Cooch Behar Trophy: Uttarakhand hold narrow three-run lead after Odisha bowled out on opening day

Kashipur: A low-scoring opening day in the Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) clash between Odisha and Uttarakhand at the Highlanders Sports

TANMAYEE BEHERA

U23 Women’s T20 Trophy: Mumbai beat Odisha by 18 runs

Thiruvanantapuram: Mumbai secured a hard-fought 18-run victory over Odisha in their U23 Women’s T20 Trophy clash at the KCA Cricket

Sambit S Baral

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vidarbha outclass Odisha by eight wickets

Lucknow: Vidarbha produced a commanding all-round display to defeat Odisha by eight wickets in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26

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IND vs SA T20I in Cuttack: Offline ticket sale begins on Dec 5 for Barabati Stadium match

Cuttack: With the India vs South Africa T20 International at Barabati Stadium set for December 9, cricket fans in Odisha

ANANYA MISHRA

Women’s U23 T20 Trophy: Odisha beat Baroda by 27 runs in low-scoring contest

Thiruvananthapuram: Odisha clinched a hard-fought 27-run victory over Baroda in their Women’s U23 T20 Trophy clash at St Xavier’s KCA

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India vs South Africa T20I: Online tickets from Dec 1, offline sales from Dec 5 as Barabati Stadium capacity set at 41,000

Cuttack: Ahead of the India-South Africa T20 International on December 9, preparations are in full swing at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium,

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Andhra outclass Odisha by 66 runs

Lucknow: Andhra delivered a commanding all-round performance to beat Odisha by 66 runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26

SLOK S NAYAK

Odisha announces 18-member U16 squad for Vijay Merchant Trophy 2025-26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Thursday announced an 18-member squad for the first three matches of the Vijay

TANMAYEE BEHERA

Women’s U23 T20 Trophy: Haryana beat Odisha by 3 wickets

Thiruvananthapuram: Haryana registered a three-wicket win over Odisha in their Women’s U23 T20 Trophy 2025-26 match at the KCA Cricket

VAGEESH SHARMA

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26: Kerala crush Odisha by 10 wickets after Rohan Kunnummal’s blazing century

Lucknow: Kerala opened their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 campaign with a commanding 10-wicket win over Odisha at the Ekana

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Ahmedabad chosen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking India’s return after two decades

New Delhi: Ahmedabad has officially been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, making India the venue for the centenary

GM ALAKANANDA

Women’s U23 T20 Trophy: Odisha edge Uttarakhand by 3 runs in a last-over thriller

Trivandrum: Odisha held their nerve in a tense finish to beat Uttarakhand by three runs in the Women’s U23 T20

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Cooch Behar Trophy: All-round Andhra crush Odisha by 253 runs

Ananthapur: Andhra wrapped up a dominant 253-run victory over Odisha on Day 3 of their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) match

ALIPSA BISWAL

Women’s U23 T20 Trophy: Odisha outclass Sikkim by 85 runs in dominant opening win

Thiruvananthapuram: Odisha began their Women’s U23 T20 Trophy 2025–26 campaign in style, by securing a commanding 85-run victory over Sikkim

Raaz Yadav

Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Andhra tighten grip as Odisha collapse on Day 2

Anantapur: Andhra tightened their hold on the Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) clash against Odisha on Day 2 at the Rayalaseema

Raaz Yadav

Cooch Behar Trophy: Lohith Narayana’s century guides Andhra to 246/7 on Day 1 against Odisha

Ananthapur: Andhra built a solid platform on the opening day of their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) multi-day match against Odisha,

Om T Munde

Andhra beat Odisha by 58 runs in U23 State A Trophy clash

Vadodara: A dominant batting display by Andhra, led by a brilliant century from SDNV Prasad, powered the side to a

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Ranji Trophy: Poddar’s five-wicket haul powers Odisha to commanding win over Nagaland

Bhubaneswar: Odisha secured their first victory of the Ranji Trophy season in emphatic fashion, defeating Nagaland by 299 runs on

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Alipsa Biswal to lead Odisha in Women’s U23 T20 Trophy

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced a 16-member Odisha Under 23 women’s squad for the first three

Biplab Samantray

Odisha announce 20-member squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced the state’s 20-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Dinesh Majhi

U23 State A Trophy: Mumbai thrash Odisha by 8 wickets

Vadodara: Mumbai registered a dominant eight-wicket win over Odisha in their U23 State A Trophy (One-Day format) 2025-26 fixture at

ARPIT MOHANTY

Cooch Behar Trophy: Maharashtra demolish Odisha by an innings and 250 runs

Nagothane: Maharashtra delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Odisha by an innings and 250 runs in their Cooch Behar

Sujal K Singh

U23 State A Trophy: Odisha beat Assam by one wicket in last-wicket thriller

Vadodara: Odisha clinched a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Assam in Match 5 of the Mens U23 State A Trophy at

ARPIT MOHANTY

Cooch Behar Trophy: Odisha face uphill battle after Maharashtra post 528 on Day 2

Nagothane: Maharashtra seized firm control of their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) clash against Odisha after two days of play, posting

Om T Munde

Odisha beat Gujarat by 37 runs in U23 State A Trophy clash

Vadodara: Odisha produced a strong all-round performance to register a 37-run victory over Gujarat in their Men’s U23 State A

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Full list of players retained by all IPL franchises ahead of IPL 2026 auction

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction approaches, all 10 franchises have finalised their retentions, confirming the players who

Shubman Gill

IND vs SA: Shubman Gill ruled out of Kolkata Test with neck injury, confirms BCCI

Kolkata: India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the remainder of the first Test against South Africa at

Suryakant Pradhan

Odisha pacer Suryakant Pradhan announces retirement

Cuttack: Odisha cricketer Suryakant Pradhan has announced his retirement from all formats of the game, bringing an end to a

Om T Munde

U23 State A Trophy: Om Munde’s ton powers Odisha to four-wicket win over Jharkhand

Vadodara: A brilliant century from opener Om T Munde set the tone for Odisha’s impressive four-wicket victory over Jharkhand in

Biplab Samantray

Biplab Samantray, Sawan Paharia added to Odisha squad for Ranji Trophy clash against Nagaland

Cuttack: The senior selection committee of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has made key changes to the state squad ahead

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Odisha CM reviews preparations for India-South Africa T20 match in Cuttack, stresses flawless arrangements and security

Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess

Omt Munde

J&K crush Odisha by eight wickets in U23 State A Trophy clash

Vadodara: Jammu and Kashmir registered a commanding eight-wicket win over Odisha in their Men’s U23 State A Trophy (One-Day format)

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IPL 2026 auction likely in Abu Dhabi on Dec 15 or 16, major trade between CSK and RR on the cards

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 player auction is expected to be held in Abu Dhabi, with December

Sayed Tufayl Ahmed

Odisha beat Goa by 7 wickets in U23 State A Trophy

Vadodara: Odisha began their campaign in the men’s U23 State A Trophy 2025–26 with a dominating seven-wicket victory over Goa

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Odisha announces 18-member U-19 squad for Cooch Behar Trophy 2025–26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Sunday announced an 18-member Odisha U-19 men’s squad for the opening two matches

SLOK S NAYAK

OCA U-16 inter-district cricket super league: Rest of Odisha teams, Keonjhar and Bhubaneswar-A secure wins on first-innings lead

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament Super League witnessed intense competition across venues, with four matches

SLOK S NAYAK

OCA U-16 inter-district super league stage: Keonjhar, Sundargarh post wins

Cuttack: The second round of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (Super League stage) saw four competitive two-day encounters played

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OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Rest of Odisha-A clinch win over Jharsuguda

Cuttack: The second round of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025 Super League saw impressive bowling displays and competitive

Omt Munde

CK Nayudu Trophy: Vidarbha defeat Odisha by 87 runs

Cuttack: Vidarbha registered a hard-fought 87-run victory over Odisha in their CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23) clash at the MGM School

Omt Munde

Odisha names 18-member squad for U-23 State A Trophy 2025–26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has announced an 18-member squad for the first three matches of the Men’s U-23

Omt Munde

CK Nayudu Trophy: Odisha face 263-run chase after Vidarbha take control on Day 3

Cuttack: Odisha were 92 for 4 at stumps on Day 3, chasing a tough target of 355 runs against Vidarbha

Jamala Mohapatra

Prasant Rana, Jamala Mohapatra added to Odisha squad for Ranji Trophy clash against Vidarbha

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association has included fast bowler Prasant Kumar Rana and left-arm spinner Jamala Bhanjan Mohapatra in the

AJAY MAHATO

OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Ajay Mahato picks seven wickets in Sundargarh’s win

Cuttack: The OCA U-16 Inter District Cricket Tournament 2025 Super League witnessed competitive cricket across venues, with three matches being

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Women’s U19 T20 Trophy: Madhya Pradesh beat Odisha by 38 runs

Raipur: Madhya Pradesh registered a convincing 38-run victory over Odisha in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy 2025–26 Elite Group match

ASHUTOSH K NAIK

OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Cuttack-A, Sundargarh and Rest of Odisha-B clinch first-innings wins

Cuttack: The opening day of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) U-16 Inter-District Super League 2025 featured strong bowling performances, with

Ashirwad Swain

CK Nayudu Trophy: Vidarbha tighten grip over Odisha, lead by 221 runs at stumps on Day 2

Cuttack: Vidarbha strengthened their position against Odisha on the second day of the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U23) multi-day match

DR. JANARDHAN DASH

Veteran sports administrator Janardhan Dash passes away

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Janardhan Dash, a prominent

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Women’s U19 T20 Trophy 2025: Haryana, Baroda and Rajasthan register impressive wins

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Haryana, Baroda and Rajasthan recorded comfortable victories in their respective matches of the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy 2025–26 (Elite-D)

SAIDEEP MOHAPATRA

CK Nayudu Trophy: Odisha trail by 91 runs after Day 1 against Vidarbha

Cuttack: Vidarbha took early control on the opening day of their Col C K Nayudu Trophy (U23 Men) multi-day match

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OCA U-16 inter-district super league 2025 kicks off

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has announced the Super League fixtures for the 2025 edition of the U-16 Inter-District

SOHAM K JENA

Kendrapara, Keonjhar and Cuttack-B register dominant wins in OCA U-16 inter-district tournament

Cuttack: It was a day of one-sided contests in the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (2025) as Kendrapara, Keonjhar and

MS PRIYADARSHINI PRAMANIK

Odisha beat Jharkhand by 18 runs in Women’s U19 T20 Trophy

Raipur: Odisha registered a hard-fought 18-run win over Jharkhand in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy 2025–26 (Elite Group) match played

SWASTIK SAMAL

Ranji Trophy: Uttar Pradesh, Odisha match ends in draw

Kanpur: The Ranji Trophy match between Uttar Pradesh and Odisha ended in a draw on Wednesday at Green Park Stadium

Omt Munde

CK Nayudu Trophy: Odisha trail Assam by 47 runs at stumps on Day 2

Bhubaneswar: Odisha found themselves trailing by 47 runs against Assam at stumps on Day 2 of their Col. CK Nayudu

MANOHAR S RAO

OCA U-16 inter-district tournament: Kandhamal, Rayagada, Bhubaneswar-B, KIIT and Sundargarh post big wins

Cuttack: The fourth day of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (2nd Phase) produced several dominant performances across venues, with

Sambit S Baral

Ranji Trophy: Rain plays spoilsport as UP’s victory hopes fade against Odisha

Kanpur: Persistent drizzle at Green Park on Monday dashed Uttar Pradesh’s chances of forcing an outright win against Odisha in

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Women’s U-19 T20 Trophy: UP, Vidarbha and Haryana register commanding wins

Odisha vs Uttar Pradesh (Venue: Sector 10 BSP Cricket Stadium, Bhilai) Uttar Pradesh defeated Odisha by nine wickets in a

DAYANIDHI PADHAN

OCA U-16 inter-district tournament: Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh record convincing wins

Cuttack: Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh notched impressive victories on Day 3 of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025

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Women’s U19 T20 Trophy: Vidarbha, Rajasthan, Saurashtra record wins; Baroda-Chandigarh match washed out

Bhubaneswar/Raipur/Cuttack: Vidarbha, Rajasthan and Saurashtra registered victories in their respective encounters, while the Baroda-Chandigarh clash ended with no result in

Ritesh Priyaranjan

Ritesh Priyaranjan stars as Odisha restrict Assam to 200/9 on Day 1 of Col CK Nayudu Trophy match

Bhubaneswar: Odisha bowlers produced a disciplined performance to put the team in command against Assam on the opening day of

Sambit S Baral

Ranji Trophy: Karan Sharma, Aaradhya Yadav guide Uttar Pradesh to first-innings lead over Odisha

Kanpur: Half-centuries from skipper Karan Sharma and Aaradhya Yadav helped Uttar Pradesh take control against Odisha on the second day

Aditya Anand

Tamil Nadu thrash Odisha by 134 runs to enter U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy quarterfinals

Rajkot: Tamil Nadu cruised into the quarterfinals of the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025–26 with a dominant 134-run win over

RESHAB SHARMA

OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025: Sonepur, Sundargarh and Kalahandi record wins

Cuttack: The second phase of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025 witnessed exciting matches across venues, with Sonepur, Sundargarh

Govinda Poddar

Ranji Trophy: Odisha post 243 on Day 1, UP reach 17/0 at stumps

Kanpur: Odisha managed to put up 243 runs in their first innings before being bowled out by Uttar Pradesh on

MIDHANSU DAS

Bhubaneswar-B crush Gajapati by 378 Runs in OCA U-16 inter district tournament

Cuttack: Bhubaneswar-B produced a record-breaking performance to outclass Gajapati by a massive 378 runs in the OCA U-16 Inter District

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OCA announces schedule for U-16 Inter District Cricket Tournament 2025 second phase

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has released the fixture for the second phase of the OCA U-16 Inter District

Sushree Dibyadarshini

Odisha’s Sushree Dibyadarshini and Tanmayee Behera named in East Zone squad for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy

Cuttack: Odisha cricketers Sushree Dibyadarshini and Tanmayee Behera have been selected to represent the East Zone team for the upcoming

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Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Dhuper, Senapati lead as Odisha take Control on Day 2 against Baroda

Cuttack: Odisha strengthened their position on day two of their Ranji Trophy clash against Baroda at the Barabati Stadium here

AYUSH BARIK

CK Nayudu Trophy: Aman Rao’s fifty keeps Hyderabad in the hunt

Hyderabad: Odisha’s decision to bat first on a sporting surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium didn’t go entirely as

ABHISEK KALIA

OCA U-16 inter-district cricket tournament 2025: Cuttack-A, Rourkela register big wins

Cuttack: Rourkela, Cuttack-A and Bhubaneswar-A registered commanding victories in the Preliminary League (1st Phase) of the OCA U-16 inter-district cricket

Subhranshu Senapati and Rajesh Dhuper

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Senapati, Dhuper steady Odisha on Day 1

Cuttack: Odisha recovered well to post 205 for 5 at stumps on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 clash

Sushree Dibyadarshini

Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka edge past Odisha in a close finish

Gwalior: Karnataka held their nerves in a tense chase to secure a three-wicket victory over Odisha in the Senior Women’s

Piyus Mantri

U19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025-26: Piyus Mantri stars in Odisha’s win over Goa

The Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli, Haryana had always been a happy hunting ground for the bowlers, and

TAPAN GUPTA

OCA U-16 inter-district cricket tournament: Cuttack-A register dominant win

Cuttack: Abhisek Kalia scored 44 and Saikrishna Behera picked four wickets as Cuttack-A thrashed Boudh by 173 runs in a

GOVINDA PODDAR

Kalahandi Cup: Manav, Govinda, Kartik slam centuries

Cuttack: In a Kalahandi Cup Super League two-day match between ECORSA and Cuttack-A at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Wednesday. ECORSA won

SUBHRAKANTA PARIDA

Subhrakanta shines in BBSR-A win in U-19 inter-district tournament

Cuttack: Subhrakanta Parida took a five-wicket haul as BBSR-A thumped Jagatsinghpur by 10 wickets in a Group A match of

Let's Move India

IOC launches ‘Let’s Move India’ to celebrate Paris 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched “Let’s Move India,” a campaign aimed at encouraging physical activity and celebrating athletes

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BJEM School-1 wins intra school cricket tournament

Bhubaneswar: In the final match of the Intra School Cricket Tournament Bhubaneswar 2024, held in one-day format, BJEM School-1 beat

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OCA’s skill development drive at Cuttack’s DAV School

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has initiated a skill development drive at DAV School, CDA Sector-6, Cuttack recently, aimed

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OCA’s skill development camp concludes at Cuttack’s Juvenile Club

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) wrapped up its skill development camp at Juvenile Club, here recently, under the expert

Surendra Bhave

Surendra Bhave appointed head coach of Odisha for 2024-25 season

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) announced the appointment of Surendra Bhave as the head coach of the Odisha

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National Cricket Academy hosts U-16 Boys Elite Camp in Cuttack

Cuttack: The National Cricket Academy (NCA), in collaboration with the Odisha Cricket Association, is organising the U-16 Boys Elite Camp

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SUM Hospital hosts CME programme to enhance hospital infection control practices

Berhampur: The Sitalapalli campus of SUM Hospital recently conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme to underscore the importance of

HIMANSHU BIST

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Bist stars in Bargarh’s win against Boudh

Cuttack: Himanshu Bist’s all-round show helped Bargarh thrash Boudh by 109 runs in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of

AYUSH BARIK

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Angul pips KIIT in thrilling run-chase

Cuttack: The efforts of KIIT’s Rajesh Sahoo and Nitish Samantray went in vain as Angul put up a spirited run-chase

ABDUL M KHAN

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Khan, Sahu star in Rayagada’s win

Cuttack: Abdul Khan and Uma Sahu picked five wickets each as Rayagada defended a low total of 109 to beat

UMA SAHU

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Sahu takes five as Rayagada beat Kalahandi

Cuttack: Uma Sahu picked a five-wicket haul as Rayagada beat Kalahandi by two wickets in a third phase league (Silver

PRATIK PATTANAIK

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Nuapada trump Malkangiri in low-scoring game

Cuttack: Nuapada successfully defended a low total to beat Malkangiri by 55 runs in a third phase league (Silver A,

BINAYAK SAHOO

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Binayak takes five in Gajapati victory

Cuttack: Binayak Sahoo took a five-wicket haul as Gajapati thrashed Nabarangpur by 105 runs in a third phase league (Silver

SUBHAM ROUTO

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Subham seven-for headlines Gajapati victory

Cuttack: Subham Routo picked a seven-wicket haul as Gajapati successfully defended a low total to beat Malkangiri by 60 runs

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Cuttack ‘gana dauda’ marks Utkal Divas with 800-plus participants

Cuttack: The ‘Gana Dauda’ organised by Cuttack District Athletic Association (CDAA) on the occasion of Utkal Divas saw participation of

SHASHANG RUNGATA

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Nayagarh prevails in tricky run-chase

Shashang Rungata picked four wickets to help Nayagarh bag a two-wicket win over BBSR-B in a second phase league (Gold-B)

Raghvendra Tripathy

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Balangir trump Jagatsinghpur in high-scoring match

Cuttack: Raghvendra Tripathy’s century led Balangir to four-wicket win against Jagatsinghpur in a high-scoring third phase league (Silver A, B)