India aim to boost confidence with Thailand friendly ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:04 PM

Pathum Thani (Thailand), June 3 (IANS) The Indian men's national team will take on Thailand in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. For the Blue Tigers, ranked 127th, the match serves as valuable preparation for the all-important AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong to be held on June 10 in Kowloon City.

French Open: Djokovic clinches 100th win to set up quarterfinal clash with Zverev

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:51 PM

Paris, June 2 (IANS) Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year at the clay-court major.

ILC 2025 players rally behind their former franchises ahead of IPL final

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:31 PM

Greater Noida (UP), June 2 (IANS) Even as the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) heats up with high-octane clashes, the buzz around the IPL 2025 final is hard to miss for some players. With RCB and Punjab Kings set to face off for the coveted title, players in the ILC, who once represented these franchises, are stepping up to show their support.

Kerala Blasters acquire right-back Amey Ranawade on five-year deal

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:09 PM

Kochi, June 2 (IANS) Kerala Blasters Football Club have confirmed the signing of right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal that will keep him at the club until May 2030. The 27-year-old joins from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season on loan from Mumbai City FC. He is the Blasters' first signing of the season.

IPL 2025: Job is half done, says Shreyas Iyer as PBKS eye maiden title

IANS | June 2, 2025 9:53 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) After registering a historic victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have secured their spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 finals. Ahead of the final on Tuesday, captain Shreyas Iyer addressed the press, reflecting on last night’s victory and the game plan for the big match.