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Ireland: news, facts and key points

Cricket has been played in Ireland since the 19th century, but the team's modern era began in the 2000s when they qualified for the 2007 World Cup and beat Pakistan in the tournament. They became a Full Member of the ICC in 2017.Ireland made their Test debut in 2018. They are best known for upset…

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PM Modi Meets Suryakumar Yadav and Family, Celebrates India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family in Delhi on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Suryakumar was wearing his gold medal from India’s 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph during the meeting.
Modi was pictured holding the medal and spending time with Suryakumar’s children.
The Prime Minister shared a Diwali message on X, referring to the arrival of Ram and the Saryu and the festive atmosphere.
Suryakumar led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title and the team became the first to successfully defend the men’s trophy.

India Top Tammer Boxing Tournament Medal Table With 14 Medals, Arundhati Leads Four Gold Winners

India topped the medal table at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with 14 medals: four gold, two silver and eight bronze.
Arundhati Chaudhary won the women’s 70kg gold after defeating Ireland’s Igharo Evelyn Ivi 3-2 in the final.
Aarti Dhariyal (women’s 54kg), Ankushita Boro (women’s 65kg) and Pawan Bartwal (men’s 55kg) were India’s other gold medallists.
Jaismine Lamboria won silver in the women’s 57kg category, while Mohammed Hussamuddin took silver in the men’s 60kg division.
India’s eight bronze medallists were Vivek Meena, Hitesh, Akshay, Bobin Chauhan, Chetan Choudhary, Tanu, Disha Patil and Imroz Khan.

Namibia Make History With First Bilateral ODI Series Win Over Full Member Ireland

Namibia beat Ireland by five wickets in the fifth ODI in Windhoek on November 1, 2026, to win the five-match series 3-2.
Ireland were bowled out for 129 in 33.1 overs after choosing to bat first.
JJ Smit took 4/20 in nine overs and Jack Brassell claimed 3/15 as Namibia’s pace attack shared seven wickets.
Namibia chased 130, reaching 131/5 in 21.2 overs with 172 balls remaining.
Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 46 and captain Gerhard Erasmus made 30 in the chase.

Pankaj Advani Wins 29th World Title After Beating Robert Hall in Billiards Final

Pankaj Advani defeated England’s Robert Hall in the World Billiards Championship final, according to The Hindu and Rediff reports published on October 23, 2026.
The result was reported as Advani’s 21st World Billiards Championship title and 29th world title overall across billiards and snooker.
Advani’s latest world billiards crown follows his 2024 IBSF World Billiards Championship win over Robert Hall in Doha.
Advani had previously won the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship runner-up medal after losing to Sourav Kothari 1133-477 in Carlow in April.
The October final was played at Landywood Snooker Club in Walsall, England, according to TV9’s report.

Did you know? Facts about Ireland

Suryakumar reached No. 1 in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings in October 2022. Read the story →
He recorded a career-high 910 rating points in January 2023, one of the highest ratings achieved in men’s T20I batting. Read the story →
Suryakumar won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award in both 2022 and 2023. Read the story →
India’s 2026 title made them the first team to defend the men’s T20 World Cup successfully. Read the story →
The International Tammer Boxing Tournament has been held annually since 1977 and is organised by the Tampere Boxing Association. Read the story →
India’s 14-medal haul included podium finishes in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Read the story →
Arundhati Chaudhary’s 3-2 final victory was the closest of the four reported Indian gold-medal decisions. Read the story →
The Indian squad included seven men and seven women across the tournament’s elite weight divisions. Read the story →
The series was the first-ever men’s ODI series between Namibia and Ireland, according to Cricket Namibia. Read the story →
Namibia won three consecutive matches after losing the opening ODI by 55 runs, taking a 2-1 lead before Ireland levelled the series in the fourth game. Read the story →
Erasmus scored an unbeaten 156 in the second ODI, helping Namibia post 321/6 and win by 31 runs. Read the story →
Namibia’s final chase was completed in just 21.2 overs, with Zane Green sealing the victory with a six. Read the story →

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PM Modi Meets Suryakumar Yadav and Family, Celebrates India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family in Delhi on Friday, sharing Diwali wishes and a moment celebrating India’s 2026 T20 World Cup victory.

India Top Tammer Boxing Tournament Medal Table With 14 Medals, Arundhati Leads Four Gold Winners

India finished first at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with four gold, two silver and eight bronze medals. Arundhati Chaudhary, Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro and Pawan Bartwal won gold, while Jaismine Lamboria and Mohammed Hussamuddin claimed silver.

Namibia Make History With First Bilateral ODI Series Win Over Full Member Ireland

Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in Windhoek to seal a 3-2 ODI series victory, their first bilateral men’s ODI series triumph over an ICC Full Member nation. JJ Smit and Jack Brassell shared seven wickets in the decisive fifth match.

Pankaj Advani Wins 29th World Title After Beating Robert Hall in Billiards Final

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani defeated England’s Robert Hall to win the World Billiards Championship, securing a reported 29th world title across his career and adding another milestone to his record in cue sports.

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 Fixtures: India Open Against West Indies on January 22

The ICC has released the schedule for the 2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal. Sixteen teams will play 41 matches from January 21 to February 6, with defending champions India beginning against West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu.

🟡 Report · The Indian Express

Cristiano Ronaldo Fined €285 by Portugal After Walkout During Ireland Match

Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly fined €285 by Portugal’s football authorities following his walkout during the World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, according to a report by The Indian Express.

🟢 Confirmed · Cricbuzz

Chaminda Vaas Joins Delhi Capitals as Fast-Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027. The move brings a 355-Test-wicket and 400-ODI-wicket veteran into a revamped support staff led by Sourav Ganguly.

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar

Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket After More Than a Decade With India

Former India batter Punam Raut has retired from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. She finished with 3,282 runs across four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is, and played a key role in India’s run to the 2017 Women’s World Cup final.

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