Ritayan Basu

Kolkata

Senior Sub-Editor at CNN-News18

The only Bong Sports Journalist. Writes for @news18dotcom and @cricketnext. Wrote for @IndiaToday, @MumbaiMirror. My Tweets are mine. Retweets are for fun.

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'I Shouted With Happiness For The First Time': Jyothi Yarraji On Emotional Asian Athletics Gold Win | Sports News

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Last Updated:May 30, 2025, 11:49 ISTAmid delays, and injury setbacks, Jyothi Yarraji defended her 100m hurdles title at the Asian Championships. Jyothi Yarraji at the Asian Athletics ChampionshipsOn a chaotic, rain-drenched night in Gumi, South Korea, India’s Jyothi Yarraji held her nerve to win gold in the 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championships, clocking 12.96 seconds to successfully defend her title.
APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer Stays T-4, Saanvi Climbs To T-9 | Sports News

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 15:16 ISTRiding on Ranveer’s good show, India jumped to the tied second spot in the boys team competition at one-under 283. Young Indian golfer Ranveer Mitroo at APGC Junior Championship Delhi native Ranveer Mitroo posted another two-under 69, helping India go tied second in the boys’ team competition alongside compatriot Krish Chawla after the second round of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Wednesday.
India A To Face Australia A and South Africa A From September To November

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 14:44 ISTBCCI announced the fixtures for Australia Men's A and South Africa Men's A tours to India from Sept-Dec 2025. Cricket represntative photo (AP/PTI)The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the fixtures for the upcoming tours by the Australia Men’s A team and the South Africa Men’s A team to India, scheduled for September-December 2025. The tours will feature a total of 13 matches across multiple formats.
Test And Opportunity Awaits As India 'A' Square Up Against England Lions

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 13:53 ISTIndia 'A', led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, take on England Lions in Canterbury on 30 MayBengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran (PTI)As anticipation builds for the IPL 2025 playoffs in Mullanpur and Ahmedabad, several players and coaches have travelled to England to prepare for the first-class matches against the England Lions, commencing on 30 May in Canterbury.
ISSF Junior World Cup 2025: 11 Indian Athletes Win Medals | Sports News

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 13:31 ISTIndians won a total of 11 medals- three gold, four silver and four bronze medals - at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup. Indian shooters Naraen Pranav and Mukesh NelavalliIndian athletes triumphed at the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup, securing eleven medals: three gold, four silver, and four bronze. A 57-member Indian contingent participated in the tournament, held in Suhl, Germany, from 19-27 May.
'Extensive Security' In Mullanpur By Punjab Police With 'Mockdrill Rehearsal'

1 week ago | news18.com | Ritayan Basu

Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 13:09 ISTPunjab Police assured that IPL Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches will proceed safely despite with security measures in place at Mullanpur stadium.
RCB To Finally Win IPL After Finishing 2nd In 2025? Here's What The Data Shows

1 week ago | news18.com | Ritayan Basu

Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 12:20 ISTRCB fans point out 2025 may just be their year to win the IPL title, noting that teams finishing second in the league phase have historically won eight times. Royal Challenger Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 (AP)Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the inaugural edition in 2008, and in all these years, the team is yet to win the coveted title.
Former India Pacer Backs Tushar Deshpande To Bring 'A-Game' On England Tour

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 11:32 ISTDhawal Kulkarni said Tushar Deshpande's selection for India 'A' against England Lions surprised many but his IPL performance and pace secured his spot. Tushar Deshpande playing for Mumbai In the Ranji Trophy (PTI)Tushar Deshpande’s inclusion in the India ‘A’ squad for the red-ball series against England Lions, starting on May 30 in Canterbury, raised eyebrows.
F1: Max Verstappen Counting On 'Significant' Rule Change To Propel Title Charge | Sports News

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 11:14 ISTRed Bull's Max Verstappen wants to win his fourth consecutive Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya. Formula One: Red Bull's Max Verstappen (AP)Max Verstappen is set to return to the site of his first Formula One victory, aiming for his fourth consecutive Spanish Grand Prix win this weekend. His Red Bull team hopes that a new rule change will diminish McLaren’s dominance.
Asian Athletics Championships: India's 4x400m Men's Relay Team Enter Final | Sports News

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Last Updated:May 29, 2025, 11:05 ISTIndia's 4x400m men's relay team bookedtheir post in the final of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships. India's 4x400m men's relay team at Asian Athletics Championships (X)India’s 4x400m men’s relay team, consisting of Rince Joseph, Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, and Mohit Kumar, advanced to the final of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships with their best performance to date, topping the heats on Thursday.