WTC Final: From Cummins to Bedingham, players to watch out for in the title clash at Lord's

IANS | June 10, 2025 4:50 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) The hard work of over two years will finally end for Australia and South Africa, who will be locking horns in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's starting on Wednesday. Defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, have the golden opportunity to become the first team to retain the title in its third edition. They defeated India at The Oval in 2023 to win the last edition.

Former India captain MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

IANS | June 9, 2025 10:49 PM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS) Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain MS Dhoni has been inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, marking another glorious chapter in his storied cricket career. The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Dhoni was among seven cricketers honoured this year, which included greats like Matthew Hayden (Australia) and Hashim Amla (South Africa).

Derek Fisher, Gary Payton lead star-studded NBA House in Mumbai

IANS | June 9, 2025 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) NBA House made its debut in India this weekend, transforming Mumbai’s Dome, SVP Stadium, into a vibrant celebration of basketball, music, style, and culture. Held in conjunction with the 2025 NBA Finals, the two-day event brought together NBA legends, top celebrities, and music stars for an immersive fan experience unlike any other.

A new dawn for women’s cricket in Delhi: DDCA launches inaugural women’s T20 tournament

IANS | June 9, 2025 5:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Delhi cricket has entered a transformative phase with the launch of its first-ever DDCA Women’s T20 Tournament — a landmark initiative spearheaded by Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley. Held under his leadership, this tournament marks a historic and empowering step toward nurturing women's cricket at the grassroots level.

Shooting WC: Air rifle women, air pistol men in focus as stage set for first two finals in Munich

IANS | June 9, 2025 5:03 PM

Munich, June 9 (IANS) The first two finals, the women’s 10m air rifle (ARW) and the men’s 10m air pistol (APM), are set to be played out on competition day one of the season’s third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) stage in Munich’s Olympic Shooting range on Tuesday, with as many as three shooters looking to make their World Cup debuts for India in the two events.