FIH Pro League: Late goals sink India to 3–6 defeat against Belgium

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:15 PM

Antwerp, June 21 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team went down 3–6 to Belgium in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024–25 (Men) in Antwerp on Saturday. Goals by Dilpreet Singh (36’) and Mandeep Singh (38’) helped India come back from a two-goal deficit, while a late third goal from Amit Rohidas (56’) kept India in the contest.

Shubman Gill’s batting has improved significantly, says Sourav Ganguly

IANS | June 21, 2025 10:31 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has lauded Shubman Gill’s recent performances, highlighting the young batter’s significant improvement, which was evident during his brilliant 147 against England in the first Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley in Leeds.

MP League 2025: SKY-fanboy Abhishek Pathak smashes 33-ball ton in Madhya Pradesh League 2025

IANS | June 21, 2025 9:41 PM

Gwalior (M.P.), June 21 (IANS) Abhishek Pathak delivered one of the most electrifying performances of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) 2025, smashing a blistering 133 off just 48 balls to power Bundelkhand Bulls to a high-scoring win over his former team, Jabalpur Royal Lions, in Match 18 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

‘It's time for younger players to take the baton’: Angelo Matthews bids farewell to Test cricket

IANS | June 21, 2025 8:43 PM

Galle, June 21 (IANS) Sri Lankan great Angelo Matthews bowed out from the longest format after the first Test between the hosts and Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium. In 119 Tests, Mathews has amassed 8241 runs at an average of 44.4, while picking 33 wickets. He was given a guard of honour by the Bangladesh side as he made his way back for the final time in whites.