Shreyas Iyer requests a break from red-ball cricket: Reports

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ignored by the selectors for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series and put in charge of the India A team, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has reportedly requested a break from red-ball cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming two-match home Test series against the West Indies.

Young shooting talent gather in New Delhi for ISSF Junior World Cup

IANS | September 23, 2025 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The next generation of shooting talent across 15 Olympic events and 2 non-Olympic events will be competing in the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here from September 24 to October 2.

World Para Athletics: Delhi Police, NDRF conduct mock drills at JLN Stadium

IANS | September 23, 2025 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and CATS (Centralised Accident & Trauma Services) conducted mock drills at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for fire safety, bomb threat, accident management and crowd control to check preparedness for the upcoming 2025 World Para Athletics Championship.

Telangana Golconda Masters: Jamal Hossain leads with nine-under 61 on Day 1

IANS | September 23, 2025 7:03 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain stole the show with a nine-under 61 in the opening round of the NSL Luxe presents Telangana Golconda Masters 2025, an INR 1 crore event, being played at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA). Jamal thus established a one-shot lead.

World Para-Athletics C'ships: Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya, MoS Raksha Khadse review final preparations at JLN Stadium

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) With just two days to go for the first-ever World Para-Athletics Championships 2025 in the capital, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday visited the JLN Stadium to oversee final preparations for the marquee event. It marks a new chapter in India’s ability to stage global competitions of such scale, further strengthening the nation’s position as a hub for international sports.

Asia Cup: Every team can beat India, says Simmons as Bangladesh gear up for Super 4 clash

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:40 PM

Dubai, Sep 23 (IANS) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has dismissed the notion that India are an “unbeatable” side, insisting that results in T20 cricket come down to what happens on the day. His comments come ahead of Bangladesh’s high-stakes Asia Cup Super 4 encounter against reigning world champions India in Dubai on Wednesday.