3rd T20I: If you are mentally strong, you can do well at any number, says Tilak Varma

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:45 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 13 (IANS) Ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma said being mentally strong allows a batter to succeed at any position in the batting order. India’s batting flexibility left everyone puzzled when Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three in a chase of 214 in New Chandigarh.

Odisha Masters: Isharani, Unnati, Kiran George enter finals after gritty semifinal battles

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:17 PM

Cuttack, Dec 13 (IANS) India will have strong representation in the finals of various categories at the Odisha Masters 2025 BWF World Tour Super 100 as Isharani Baruah, Women's Singles top seed Unnati Hooda, and Men's Singles second seed Kiran George booked their places in the summit clashes following hard-fought semifinal victories at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack, on Saturday.

AIFF issues statement following Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour chaos in Kolkata

IANS | December 13, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday issued a statement expressing deep concern over the events that unfolded at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Thousands of fans gathered to see football icon Lionel Messi as he visited the city as part of his GOAT Tour alongside Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul, but their excitement turned to frustration due to poor management at the venue.

Ashes: England face fresh scrutiny after team guards altercation with media

IANS | December 13, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) England’s troubled Ashes campaign has drawn further attention following an incident involving a member of the team’s security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport. The altercation occurred on Saturday as the England squad was preparing to travel to Adelaide ahead of the third Test, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.