Didn't want to risk Ecclestone before huge game, says Sciver-Brunt

IANS | October 26, 2025 6:11 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said the team opted not to risk Sophie Ecclestone’s fitness during their eight-wicket win in the final group stage match against New Zealand at the Women's World Cup, citing a crucial semi-final coming up against South Africa in Guwahati on October 29.

Punjab FC sign local goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh ahead of Super Cup

IANS | October 26, 2025 4:40 PM

Mohali, Oct 26 (IANS) Punjab FC have significantly bolstered its goalkeeping ranks by announcing the signing of Indian shot-stopper Arshdeep Singh. The 28-year-old Mahilpur native joins on a one-year contract, arriving from Indian Super League (ISL) club Hyderabad FC ahead of the team’s highly anticipated AIFF Super Cup 2025 opener against Gokulam Kerala FC on October 27.