New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hoped for India to stage a comeback in the second innings of the ongoing Test against South Africa, but also expressed concern over a negative result for the hosts by criticising their body language on the field.
Budapest (Hungary), Nov 24 (IANS) Hungarian modern pentathlete Gabor Benedek, 98, has become the new longest-living Olympic gold medallist, Hungarian news agency MTI reported on Monday, after former Soviet Union footballer Nikita Simonyan passed away at the age of 99.
Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New Zealand’s long journey to India ended in Chennai.
Jaipur, Nov 24 (IANS) The Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 got off to a colourful start at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday evening, with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya telling the athletes that they are the hope of 1.4 billion Indians and the sporting heroes of the future.
Madrid, Nov 24 (IANS) In Champions League action on Tuesday, Spanish super club Barcelona would travel for a key match away to England for a clash with Chelsea, while Athletic Bilbao have to forget their poor domestic form in a visit to Prague, and Villarreal may produce their top domestic form in Europe.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartfelt note mourning the death of iconic actor Dharmendra on Monday, remembering him as a towering figure whose energy was “incredibly infectious.” Tendulkar paid a moving homage to the Bollywood star, calling him a true legend whose impact transcended generations and reached audiences across the world.
Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble was critical of the hosts' batting display in the ongoing second Test against South Africa, terming it as ‘quite poor’ and lacking the necessary discipline, application, and patience.
Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa’s left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen said he was glad to come good in trying to do a job for the team after his six‑wicket haul bowled India out for 201 in the ongoing second Test at Guwahati.
Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) The chatter ahead of the third day’s play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command, dismissing India for 201 and reaching 26/0 in eight overs, extending their lead over India to 314 runs.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Following the death of legendary Indian actor Dharmendra on Monday, former Pakistani captain Rashid Latif paid a moving tribute to the Bollywood star, calling him a global legend.
