Mithun Manhas elected as new BCCI president

IANS | September 28, 2025 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been declared as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president in the Annual General Meeting at the board's headquarters here on Sunday.

Pranavi Urs gets Top 5 finish at Ladies Open de France

IANS | September 28, 2025 1:31 PM

Deauville (France), Sep 28 (IANS) Pranavi Urs delivered a stellar performance on the final day of the Ladies Open de France, carding a 6-under 65 which propelled her to a tie for fifth place at the Golf Barriere de Deauville.

PKL 12: Wonderful to see the respect Arjun earned,' says Rishank as Jaipur leg concludes

IANS | September 28, 2025 12:50 PM

Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) Rishank Devadiga praised Tamil Thalaivas raider Arjun Deshwal’s outstanding showing against his former team and commended Thalaivas’ formidable defence. He also highlighted Devank Dalal’s crucial raids against Patna. The Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 concluded with Bengal Warriorz narrowly defeating Patna Pirates 48-42, and Jaipur Pink Panthers losing 28-37 to Tamil Thalaivas in their home game.

India look favourites to win, but Pakistan is 'highly emotional' team...': Panesar

IANS | September 28, 2025 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India are the favourites to win the Asia Cup final but should not take their opponent lightly as Pakistan is a "highly emotional team" in any final they play. The Men in Blue will face arch rivals the tournament’s final for the first time in 41 years when they lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

PKL 12: Tamil Thalaivas script big win, thump Pink Panthers before start of Chennai leg

IANS | September 27, 2025 11:05 PM

Jaipur, Sep 27 (IANS) The Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 wrapped up with an impressive win for the Tamil Thalaivas, who beat the home team Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-28 at the SMS Indoor Stadium here on Saturday night. In what ended their three-match losing streak, skipper Arjun Deshwal led the charge with 13 points, while Suresh Jadhav and Nitesh Kumar completed impressive High Fives.