Indian pugilists leave for Bahrain to compete at Asian Youth Games

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has dispatched a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The team will represent India across 14 weight categories, seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group.

Cummins' got a few things to tick off to get into his bowling: Steve Smith

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:13 PM

Sydney, Oct 21 (IANS) With just a month before the start of the Ashes, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith provided an update on Pat Cummins, who is struggling with a stress fracture in his back. Smith said that the bowler has a few things to tick off before returning to his bowling and that he doesn’t need much preparation for the series.

Steve Smith 'ready for a big summer' as Ashes series approaches

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith said that he’s been training hard and trying to get stronger in his preparations for the Ashes Tests. He also revealed that his strength test results have been ‘as good as they’ve ever been.’

Shaheen Shah Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan ODI captain

IANS | October 20, 2025 11:49 PM

Lahore, Oct 20 (IANS) In a significant shake-up ahead of Pakistan’s three-match ODI series against South Africa from November 4–8 at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the new one-day international (ODI) captain replacing wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday.