Pakistan pulls out of men's Junior World Cup hockey in India: Report

IANS | October 23, 2025 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) With just over a month to go for the opening match, Pakistan have withdrawn from the FIH Men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament to be played from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, citing the political tensions with India as the reason.

Afghanistan fined for slow over-rate after Harare Test defeat

IANS | October 23, 2025 8:48 PM

Dubai, Oct 23 (IANS) Afghanistan’s innings defeat to Zimbabwe in Harare came with an added penalty, as the team was fined 25 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the one-off Test that ended on Wednesday.

Fans criticise Team India after ODI series loss to Australia

IANS | October 23, 2025 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India suffered another defeat against Australia as the hosts clinched the second ODI on Thursday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. With that, the Men in Blue registered their first ODI loss in Adelaide in 17 years.