Satwik-Chirag eye title run at French Open Super 750

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Fresh from a string of consistent performances across Asia, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim to continue their excellent form when the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament starts in Paris on Tuesday.

Women’s World Cup: Sri Lanka elect to bat against Bangladesh

IANS | October 20, 2025 3:02 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the 21st match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 here at the DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday. While the Lankans are yet to open their account this edition, Bangladesh have just one win from five games so far.

Injured Rodri to miss Villarreal, Villa games, confirms Guardiola

IANS | October 20, 2025 1:57 PM

Manchester, Oct 20 (IANS) Manchester City will be without key midfielder Rodri for their upcoming matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Spanish international is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month.