Bengal Tigers unveiled as newest franchise in LEGEN-Z T10 League

IANS | August 1, 2025 10:48 PM

Jaipur, Aug 1 (IANS) As excitement builds for the debut season of the LEGEN-Z T10 League, Bengal Tigers, one of the six franchises that will take the field, have announced their squads for the tournament. The league gets ready to roll with daily triple-headers from August 7 to August 11, culminating in a grand finale on August 13.

5th Test: Prasidh and Siraj pick four-fers as England earn 23-run lead over India

IANS | August 1, 2025 10:42 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj led a brilliant fightback for India by picking four wickets apiece as the visitors kept England's lead down to 23 runs after dismissing them for 247 in 51.2 overs on Day Two of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Friday.

India’s victory in Women’s Chess World Cup is a testament to sporting prowess of Bharat, says Union Sports Minister

IANS | August 1, 2025 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 medallists Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy here on Friday. Indian chess prodigy Divya and veteran Grandmaster (GM) Humpy made the nation proud with a dominant performance at the recently concluded tournament in Batumi, Georgia.

ARC's Stasya Pandya qualifies for Junior National Equestrian Championships

IANS | August 1, 2025 9:24 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) rider Stasya Pandya qualified for the Junior Nationals at the Regional Equestrian League (REL), the qualifying event, held in Bengaluru. The event was hosted at the Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) in Bangalore and was evaluated by a panel of experienced and certified equestrian judges, ensuring a fair and professional assessment of all participants.

Matt Henry stars as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Bulawayo

IANS | August 1, 2025 8:23 PM

Bulawayo, Aug 1 (IANS) New Zealand stamped their authority over Zimbabwe with a dominant performance in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, wrapping up the match in just two-and-a-half days to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket win. The BlackCaps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.