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April 2, 2025 10:19 AM

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings sent a strong message with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emph...

April 1, 2025 12:18 PM

Matter of pride for Bihar to host Asia Cup in historic city of Rajgir: Nitish Kumar

Rajgir, Bihar's historic city, will host the Asia Cup 2025 following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called it a proud moment for the st...

April 1, 2025 11:40 AM

India’s most-capped women’s player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey

Indian women’s hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. With 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, Vanda...

April 1, 2025 11:22 AM

Mumbai scouts find another IPL gem in paceman Ashwani

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on his team's scouting department for unearthing another gem in Ashwani Kumar, after the pace bowler produced the best figures by an Indian on his Indian Premier League debut. The 23-year-old Ashwan...

April 1, 2025 11:00 AM

Konstas, Kuhnemann earn Australia contracts

Teenage batting prodigy Sam Konstas has been added to Australia's list of contracted players in a huge vote of confidence for the two-test opener. The 19-year-old was named among 23 contracted players on Tuesday, three months on from making a memora...

March 31, 2025 4:17 PM

Mensik denies Djokovic 100th title in Miami final

Jakub Mensik overcame rain and an opponent chasing history when he stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for the Miami Open trophy. The 19-year-old Czech player stopped Djokovic from claiming the 100th tour-level title of his car...

March 29, 2025 3:36 PM

Our team’s combination was the key, says Haryana captain Pooja on lifting women’s national title

Hockey Haryana clinched the title in the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 after defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in a closely contested final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf in Ranchi, Jharkhand....

March 28, 2025 3:23 PM

BCCI invites applications for spin bowling coach position at COE in Bengaluru

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that it is inviting applications for the position of spin bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The BCCI also said that eligible candidates can apply until 5...

March 28, 2025 2:58 PM

SAI Gandhinagar powerlifters dominate Khelo India Para Games 2025, eye World Championship glory

Powerlifting athletes from the Sports Authority of India (SAI)’s National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Gandhinagar showcased their dominance at the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, which concluded in Delhi on Thursday. Th...

March 28, 2025 5:44 PM

Former England bowler Peter Lever passes away

Former England and Lancashire player Peter Lever has passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness. He served as England's bowling coach under Ray Illingworth and was inducted into the Lancashire Hall of Fame last year, according to a report...

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