GOAT India Tour: Messi leaves fans, celebrities mesmerised; gets signed India jersey from Tendulkar

IANS | December 14, 2025 8:02 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) He came, he saw, and he conquered hearts -- all in one hour. In one Messi-merising hour spent at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025, Lionel Messi interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current India and former football players, film stars, celebrities and politicians.

U19 Asia Cup: George, Deepesh, and Chouhan star in India’s 90-run win over Pakistan

IANS | December 14, 2025 7:52 PM

Dubai, Dec 14 (IANS) Aaron George top-scored with 85, while a disciplined bowling display, led by all-rounder Kanishk Chouhan and pacer Deepesh Devendran picking three-fers each, helped India secure a commanding 90-run victory over Pakistan in their second U19 Men’s Asia Cup league stage clash at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.

3rd T20I: Bumrah returns home due to personal reasons, update on availability awaited

IANS | December 14, 2025 7:20 PM

Dharamshala, Dec 14 (IANS) India will be without ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the third T20I against South Africa at the HPCA Stadium, as he has returned home due to personal reasons.

3rd T20I: Unwell Axar and Bumrah out as India elect to bowl against South Africa

IANS | December 14, 2025 6:47 PM

Dharamshala, Dec 14 (IANS) Axar Patel is out due to illness, while Jasprit Bumrah misses out due to personal reasons as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday.

3rd T20I: No need for Gill to play big shots, should stick to proper strokes, says Bangar

IANS | December 14, 2025 5:50 PM

Dharamshala, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Shubman Gill to rely on orthodox strokes to make runs in the third T20I against South Africa, rather than forcing big hits in the match to be played at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday evening.

SMAT: Reddy’s unbeaten century helps Andhra win, knock Punjab out of competition

IANS | December 14, 2025 5:10 PM

Pune, Dec 14 (IANS) Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy smashed a blistering unbeaten century to script Andhra’s first win of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage and eliminate Punjab from being in contention for the final.

Bring Khawaja back at top, Travis down to No. 5 in Adelaide: Hussey

IANS | December 14, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former Australia Test star Mike Hussey believes veteran batter Usman Khawaja should be recalled as opener and Travis Head should move down to the No. 5 spot for the third Ashes Test, starting on Wednesday in Adelaide.

Messi reaches Mumbai for third pit stop of 'GOAT Tour'

IANS | December 14, 2025 3:10 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Argentine football legend Lionel Messi landed here on Sunday afternoon for the third pit stop of his GOAT Tour. He is expected to attend the Padel GOAT Cup event at the Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, before proceeding to the Wankhede Stadium in the evening.

SMAT: Jaiswal’s magnificent 101 helps Mumbai chase down 235 vs Haryana

IANS | December 14, 2025 1:35 PM

Pune, Dec 14 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal sent out a timely reminder of his white-ball pedigree with a scintillating century for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, powering his side to a four-wicket win against Haryana at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Miller will likely be among the three most expensive players, opines Bangar

IANS | December 14, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified several marquee players who are expected to attract intense bidding from franchises looking to address key gaps in their squads, as the build-up to the IPL 2026 auction gathers pace. Among them, South African veteran David Miller has emerged as one of the most sought-after names, with Bangar predicting a fierce contest between franchises.

Cricket

GOAT India Tour: Messi leaves fans, celebrities mesmerised; gets signed India jersey from Tendulkar

U19 Asia Cup: George, Deepesh, and Chouhan star in India’s 90-run win over Pakistan

3rd T20I: Bumrah returns home due to personal reasons, update on availability awaited

3rd T20I: Unwell Axar and Bumrah out as India elect to bowl against South Africa

3rd T20I: No need for Gill to play big shots, should stick to proper strokes, says Bangar

SMAT: Reddy’s unbeaten century helps Andhra win, knock Punjab out of competition

Bring Khawaja back at top, Travis down to No. 5 in Adelaide: Hussey

Messi reaches Mumbai for third pit stop of 'GOAT Tour'

SMAT: Jaiswal’s magnificent 101 helps Mumbai chase down 235 vs Haryana

IPL 2026: Miller will likely be among the three most expensive players, opines Bangar

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