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March 11, 2025 11:27 AM

Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs after thrilling victory over Gujarat Giants

The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is at its peak as the tournament approaches its finale. In a thrilling encounter at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, the Mumbai Indians, led by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, edged out Gujarat ...

March 11, 2025 10:06 AM

Australia-England 150th anniversary test to be played under lights at MCG

Australia's clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first test match will be played as a day-nighter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The MCG hosted the first test ever played in 1877 ...

March 10, 2025 5:49 PM

CWG Federation rebranded as Commonwealth Sport

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has changed its name to Commonwealth Sports under the 'More in Common' brand campaign. The announcement was made on the occasion of Commonwealth Day, an annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held on...

March 10, 2025 3:44 PM

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet nominated for Hockey India Annual Awards

The annual Hockey India Awards will take place at Hotel Le Meridien, Connaught Place, New Delhi on March 15, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Indian men's team's historic World Cup victory in 1975—their first and only title to date, the nati...

March 10, 2025 1:38 PM

We challenged India at times, but they were the better side: NZ skipper Santner after CT loss

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner reflected on the defeat in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India, calling the outcome 'bittersweet.' A swift half-century from captain Rohit Sharma, solid knocks from Shreyas Iyer, and excellent spell...

March 10, 2025 1:11 PM

Tsitsipas sinks Berrettini to reach Rd-4, Medvedev advances with Michelsen retirement

Stefanos Tsitsipas extended his win streak to seven matches at the Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where he defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3. The eighth seed Greek, using the slower conditions to his advantage, outplayed Berrettini for the second t...

March 10, 2025 12:24 PM

Swiatek and Rybakina serve up bagels en route to victories at Indian Wells

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday with displays of dominance. Swiatek, seeded second, is...

March 10, 2025 12:17 PM

Cricket fraternity celebrates India’s Champions Trophy win as Rohit’s side relishes new found glory

The cricket fraternity extended its congratulations to India for its exemplary performance under Rohit Sharma's captaincy and head coach Gautam Gambhir's guidance, which led to their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday. In front of a sold-out cro...

March 10, 2025 9:54 AM

Exceptional game, exceptional result: PM Modi congratulates Team India for Champions Trophy glory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India on winning the Champions Trophy 2025 by four wickets against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The 'Men in Blue' clinched the title for a record third time. Minutes after Ravindra Jadeja executed a...

March 10, 2025 1:25 PM

India Clinch Historic Third Champions Trophy with Thrilling Win Over New Zealand

India etched their name in history once again, securing their third ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a gripping final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In a contest dominated by ...

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