Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England Test series: Report

IANS | July 20, 2025 10:36 PM

Manchester, July 20 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is facing the risk of missing out on the remaining two Test matches in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series after suffering a knee injury. The all-rounder travelled with the side to Manchester but did not take part in the optional training session on Sunday.

Bangladesh claim a commanding 7-wicket win over Pakistan in first T20I

IANS | July 20, 2025 10:28 PM

Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium here on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Asked to bat first, Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in the final over of their innings. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a fluent 44, while Mohammad Abbas Afridi (22) and Khushdil Shah (17) were the only others to reach double figures.

Germany's Wellbrock rediscovers joy with historic gold haul at World Aquatics C'ships

IANS | July 20, 2025 9:51 PM

Berlin (Germany), July 20 (IANS) Despite having competed in countless swimming events, Florian Wellbrock still experiences nerves before a race. "I had a rough night and couldn't sleep because of my nerves. I kept thinking about our chance to make history," said the 27-year-old German after claiming his fourth gold medal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships on Singapore's Sentosa Island.

National 4W Racing: Chheda, Madesh share honours on Day 2 of Round 1

IANS | July 20, 2025 9:32 PM

Coimbatore, July 20 (IANS) Teenagers put on a memorable show as they took the honours in both the premier categories, the F2000 and F1600, as the first round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 concluded at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Sunday. Two 16-year-old drivers, Bengaluru’s Ishaan Madesh and Arjun Chheda from Pune, won a race apiece in the Formula 2000 class, with the latter completing a double, having won Race 1 on Saturday.

Oriental Cup 2025 set for kick-off with a full slate of boys’ and girls’ matches

IANS | July 20, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The third edition of the Oriental Cup, Delhi’s emerging youth football tournament, is all set to kick off at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium here on Monday with 36 participating teams in the fray. The field includes 24 teams in the boys’ category and 12 in the girls’ category, which, this year’s tournament promises an action-packed week of high-quality school football, spirited competition, and inclusive community engagement.