'Unbelievable performance from India, Gill carried the team on his shoulders': Danish Kaneria

IANS | August 5, 2025 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria was in full praise of India's 'unbelievable' Test win against England at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. The veteran also credited young captain Shubman Gill for leading from the front and carrying the team on his shoulders in the absence of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

'Asia Cup ho jaye bas…’ quips Rashid Latif

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes Pakistan will face a formidable task when they take on arch-rivals India in their much-anticipated Asia Cup clash on September 14. In a candid chat with IANS, Latif admitted that the Men in Green have been far from their best in recent outings and will need a dramatic turnaround in both execution and temperament.

Hockey: Argentine delight at Pan American Cups 2025

IANS | August 4, 2025 11:58 PM

Montevideo (Uruguay), Aug 4 (IANS) The Pan American Cup 2025 came to an end at Montevideo, Uruguay, with Argentina men and women winning the gold medals. United States men and women took the silver medals in both competitions, with Canada men and Uruguay women winning bronze.

Golf: Diksha finishes 46th as Japan’s Yamashita wins Women’s Open

IANS | August 4, 2025 11:13 PM

Porthcawl (Wales), Aug 4 (IANS) Diksha Dagar had a rough finish on a day that began with rain and wind, but improved later on at the AIG Women’s Open. However, the Indian had to take on the tough weather as she shot 5-over 77. She had eight bogeys against three birdies as she finished the week at 6-over with rounds of 71-73-73-77 to tie for 46th place.

Golf: Aaron Rai finishes 5th, will play Play-offs alongside Akshay Bhatia

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:51 PM

Greensboro (USA), Aug 4 (IANS) Defending champion Aaron Rai had a chance to finish runner-up, but a double bogey on the front nine and a bogey on the back nine ruined the chances, and he finished with a round of 2-under 68 that saw him finish Tied-fifth at the Wyndham Championship by six shots.

Jr Women National Hockey C'ship: Gujarat, Mizoram, Dadra & Nagar Haveli win on Day 4

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:40 PM

Kakinada, Aug 4 (IANS) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Mizoram won their respective matches in Division ‘C’ while Manipur Hockey, Assam Hockey, Hockey Himachal and Hockey Association of Bihar won their respective matches in Division ‘B’ on the fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship here on Monday.

I don’t think many people gave this Indian team a chance: Kaif reflects on historic Oval thriller

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called “a big win for India” despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories — a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph “won on the field — not on paper.”