New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India's test captain Shubman Gill expressed immense pride and gratitude after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the Naman Awards.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji has stressed the importance of Kolkata Knight Riders’ top order performing consistently if the three-time champions are to challenge for the title.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Angkrish Raghuvanshi is well-aware the T20 game is rapidly evolving. Since entering the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in their triumphant 2024 season, where he wowed everyone with his ramp, reverse-sweep and scoop shots to make 163 runs in ten matches, Raghuvanshi had a productive IPL 2025 – making 300 runs in 12 games.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is still undecided about her participation in the FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, citing safety concerns amid the conflict in West Asia. A recent drone attack and regional tensions have raised fears, though FIDE says the venue is safe.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After India women placed in Pool D alongside England, China, and South Africa for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is confident that his team is mindful of the stern tests ahead and can consistently express their style of hockey.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis has weighed in on Kolkata Knight Riders’ prospects for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, highlighting the crucial role their spin attack could play after a disappointing campaign last year.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been named the new head coach of New South Wales (NSW). The 48-year-old replaces Greg Shipperd, whose stint ended early despite having a year remaining on his contract.
Dakar, March 18 (IANS) The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has denounced the ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Morocco and decided to initiate an appeal procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.
St. Vincent, March 18 (IANS) Australia skipper Sophie Molineux has confirmed she is fit and eager to return to action ahead of the team’s upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean against the West Indies, but the exact nature of her involvement has yet to be confirmed as she continues to manage a back injury.
Rabat, March 18 (IANS) Morocco have been awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's walk-off.
