Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev meets Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of Indian hockey talent

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev met with Hockey India president and former decorated Indian hockey player, Dilip Tirkey, today in New Delhi. During the interaction, Kapil Dev applauded the sport’s resurgence in India and praised the emergence of promising young talent across the country.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana reprimanded for dissent in first T20I against Ireland

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:31 PM

Dubai, Aug 7 (IANS) Pakistan women's team captain Fatima Sana has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20 International against Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the development in a media release on Thursday.

DPL 2025: Purani Dilli 6 hold nerve to beat West Delhi Lions in thriller

IANS | August 7, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The sequence of thrilling matches continued in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium treated to another gem as Purani Dilli 6 edged out West Delhi Lions by 15 runs in a high-octane clash here on Thursday..

Siraj doesn't get the credit he deserves, I love his attitude, says Tendulkar

IANS | August 6, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar said he loves Mohammed Siraj’s attitude, adding that the fast bowler doesn’t get the credit he deserves. On day five of The Oval, Siraj picked a sensational 5-104 as India levelled the five-match series 2-2 with a six-run win over England.