New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the powerplay battle between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill will be decisive in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Team India created history at the IAU 24H Asia and Oceania Championships in Japan with a total of five medals, including a clean sweep in the men's individual events.
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane asserted that relinquishing leadership was never on his mind during his side’s initial turbulent time in IPL 2026, adding that he has ‘never been one to back down’ even in the face of challenges.
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted his side failed to seize some key moments throughout their IPL 2026 campaign, which ultimately cost them a playoffs berth for the fifth successive year. DC ended the season on a high through a consolation 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble said Kuldeep Yadav’s spell against Kolkata Knight Riders reaffirmed his status as ‘a match-winner’ in his eyes, while adding that Delhi Capitals should have shown greater faith in the wrist spinner earlier in the season, given his proven ability to deliver multiple breakthroughs.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has said that Kolkata Knight Riders, despite staging a late fightback in IPL 2026, still need to address “a few obvious gaps” in their squad heading into next season.
Paris, May 25 (IANS) After Taylor Fritz suffered a first-round exit at Roland Garros following a shocking defeat at the hands of countryman Nishesh Basavareddy, he stayed upbeat despite the loss, saying his level was not that bad but the Indian American "cooked him" with his drop shots.
Melbourne, May 25 (IANS) Australia women head coach Shelley Nitschke has signed a three-year contract extension that will see her remain in charge of the team until June 2029.
Miami, May 25 (IANS) Inter Miami CF secured a thrilling 6-4 comeback victory over Philadelphia Union in MLS regular season action. A hat-trick from Luis Suarez, a brace from German Berterame, and a goal from midfielder Rodrigo De Paul extended Miami’s winning run this regular season to four before the break for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Paris, May 25 (IANS) Novak Djokovic survived a stern opening-round test at Roland Garros when he rallied to defeat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 to book his place in the second round in Paris.
