Hardik’s energy on the field is exactly like Sir Viv Richards: Uthappa

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:44 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India batter Robin lauded Hardik Pandya’s energy on the field and compared him to the legendary Vivian Richards after the Indian all-rounder’s all-round show helped India clinch a victory against South Africa in the five-match T20I series 3-1 with a comprehensive 30-run win in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad.

Tom Jones to lead New Zealand in ICC U19 World Cup

IANS | December 20, 2025 9:33 AM

Wellington, Dec 20 (IANS) Opening batter Tom Jones will captain New Zealand's 15-strong squad, which includes five domestic stars, for 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, scheduled to take place across Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February.

WTL: Suresh stuns Medvedev in thriller to secure final spot (Ld)

IANS | December 19, 2025 11:23 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh, playing for the Aussie Mavericks Kites, delivered the knockout blow as he defeated Daniil Medvedev, the Grand Slam champion, 6-4 in the last set to take his team to Saturday’s summit clash of the World Tennis League.

IWL 2025-26: Indian women’s football’s finest begin battle in Bengal

IANS | December 19, 2025 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The ninth season of the Indian Women’s League will get underway on Saturday with eight teams set to do battle for the title of the best women’s football club in the country. East Bengal FC, who won their maiden IWL trophy last season, will have the opportunity to defend their title on home soil as the 2025-26 league will be played in a centralised format in Kolkata and Kalyani.