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Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium to Host First-Ever Test Match: India vs. South Africa from November 22-26

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1 year ago

March 23, 2025

The Barsapara International Stadium in Guwahati is preparing to make history as it will host its inaugural Test match from November 22 to 26, featuring India against South Africa in the second match of the two-Test series. The first Test will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Alongside the Tests, the two teams are scheduled to compete in a three-match ODI series followed by five T20 internationals.

This marks the first Test match to ever be played in India’s Northeast region, despite Guwahati being a regular host for international matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Lon Saikia to The Statesman over the weekend.

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The decision was made during the BCCI’s apex council meeting held in Kolkata on Saturday. The three ODIs are expected to take place in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam between November 30 and December 6. The T20I series might be hosted in Cuttack, Nagpur, Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad from December 9 to 19.

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Prior to the series against South Africa, the Indian team will face the West Indies in a couple of Test matches in October. The first Test is set to be held at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, followed by a second Test at Eden Gardens from October 10-14.

This will be the first time in 12 years that India is hosting the West Indies for a Test series, as the Caribbean team last visited India during the 2013-14 season, which coincided with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s final international appearance. The West Indies did however tour India for a limited-overs series in 2022, consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is.

Women’s ODI World Cup

India is set to host the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup this year, likely in September-October. Five venues, including Guwahati, have been shortlisted for this ICC tournament, which is likely to coincide with both men’s matches and domestic competitions. In addition to Guwahati, other tentative venues include Visakhapatnam, Mullanpur, Indore, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Visakhapatnam is anticipated to host the opening ceremony of the tournament, which will span nearly three weeks. Discussions were also held regarding Mumbai and Vadodara as possible venues during the apex committee meeting, but the idea was shelved due to concerns over rainfall in those areas at that time of year.

The World Cup final is expected to be staged in either Guwahati or Indore, depending on logistics and approval from the International Cricket Council.

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Sports

Chinese Man Sets World Record by Running 100 Km Daily for 100 Days

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2 days ago

April 10, 2026

Namma Kudla

World: A Chinese ultramarathon runner has achieved a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days.

The runner, Huang Zhenglong, is also known as Long Shao. He completed a total distance of 10,000 kilometres during this challenge.

According to Guinness World Records, the feat took place between December 6 and March 15. He successfully finished the challenge in Foshan, Guangdong.

Huang was warmly welcomed and celebrated after completing this extraordinary achievement. Many people praised his dedication and strong will.

He had been preparing for such endurance challenges for a long time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he closed his business to focus fully on running.

Earlier, he had also run across China for 365 days without a break. This experience helped him take up even tougher challenges.

At the beginning, many people doubted his ability to complete this task. Running 100 kilometres daily is equal to running more than two marathons every day.

Despite the doubts, Huang stayed consistent and disciplined. He started his run every morning at 7 am along the Desheng River.

He also shared his journey online, which inspired many people. His determination impressed runners and fans around the world.

Huang said that receiving recognition from Guinness World Records made him very happy. He added that many people believed this challenge was impossible.

His achievement proves that strong determination and hard work can make the impossible possible.

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Shresta Iyer Faces Hate After IPL Video

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain.

The match result gave both teams one point each. Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, shared a fun video on Instagram after the game.

She joked that Punjab had given one point to KKR. Some people did not like the video and sent her hateful messages online.

Shresta later posted another video to respond to the hate. She said her video was only for fun and not meant to insult anyone.

She asked people to take the game in a positive spirit. She also said there should be no hate, only love in sports.

Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab Kings for their strong performance. He said the team is one of the top contenders this season.

He also appreciated the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.

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RCB’s 19th Over Blitz Seals Big Win Over CSK

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6 days ago

April 6, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings in an exciting high-scoring match.

RCB looked steady at first but exploded in the final overs. Tim David and Rajat Patidar changed the game with powerful hitting. The 19th over became the turning point as RCB scored 30 runs and set a huge target.

RCB smashed 19 sixes and 14 boundaries, with most runs coming from big shots. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal also played key roles.

CSK had a poor start in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad and other top-order batters fell early. Sarfaraz Khan scored a quick fifty and tried to fight back.

Later, Jamie Overton and Prashant added some runs and saved the team from a big collapse. However, CSK could not chase the target, and RCB won the match comfortably