Madurai, Dec 5 (IANS) In a vibrant cultural showcase during the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, international teams staying in Madurai travelled to witness Tamil Nadu’s famed traditional sport - Jallikattu - at the Kalaignar Centenary Jaikattu Arena.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 5 (IANS) McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has revealed that they are ready to use Oscar Piastri's support to win the championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In an effort to offer both drivers the best chance of winning their first championship, McLaren has operated under a philosophy of open competition.
Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Australia’s batters made full use of England’s inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters – Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith – made half-centuries.
Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on November 29, the International Cricket Council said on Friday.
Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Will Jacks after the off-spinner produced one of the best catches in Ashes history with his absolute screamer to dismiss Australia captain Steve Smith on Day 2 of the pink-ball Ashes Test here at the Gabba on Friday.
Jaipur, Dec 5 (IANS) Veer Ahlawat, who was overnight fourth and five shots off the lead, matched his tournament low score of eight-under 62 in round four to register a sensational come-from-behind victory at the Victorious Choice presents Jaipur Open 2025, powered by Shubhashish Homes, an Rs 1 crore event, played at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur.
Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Two spinners Simon Harmer and Taijul Islam, along with all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November.
Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) India batter Shafali Verma, who produced a standout performance in the Women’s World Cup Final to inspire her side to their maiden title, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November.
Jaipur, Dec 5 (IANS) Neeta Kumari from Kurukshetra University would’ve been married off by now had her mother and sisters not pushed her to continue her career in sports.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the medal-winning eventing and dressage teams on Friday for their historic performance at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships.
