MPL 2026 unveils vibrant team jerseys ahead of new season

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:59 PM

Bhopal, May 25 (IANS) The jerseys for all 10 men’s franchises and five women’s teams participating in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 were officially unveiled on Monday at Taj Lakefront, Bhopal, in a grand ceremony.

De la Fuente backs balance as Spain names World Cup squad

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:29 PM

Madrid, May 25 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday he had picked a "well-balanced" and "well-considered" 26-man squad for the World Cup, with his selections showing both loyalty to trusted players and a willingness to take calculated risks.

French Open: Wawrinka’s last campaign ends with emotional loss

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:14 PM

Paris, May 25 (IANS) Swiss star Stan Wawrinka bid an emotional farewell to the French Open on Monday as the 2015 champion bowed out of what is expected to be his final French Open campaign after a four-set first-round defeat to Dutchman Jesper de Jong.

Murugan Ashwin announces retirement from domestic cricket and IPL

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Indian leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him represent multiple IPL franchises and Tamil Nadu across formats.