Asia Cup match timings delayed by 30 minutes amid extreme heat

IANS | August 30, 2025 3:09 PM

Dubai, Aug 30 (IANS) 18 of the 19 matches at the upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup, including the final, will now begin at 6:30pm local time - half an hour later than originally scheduled - to avoid sweltering heat conditions in the region.

PKL 12: Bengal Warriorz ready to face defending champions Haryana Steelers in opening game

IANS | August 30, 2025 2:01 PM

Visakhapatnam, Aug 30 (IANS) Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has commenced in Vizag, and the Bengal Warriorz, anchored by new leadership, youthful hunger, and a strong foundation as one of the league’s very first franchises, are gearing up for a fresh chapter. They will take on defending champions Haryana Steelers in their opening game on Sunday.

RCB extends Rs 25 lakh each to families of 11 stampede victims

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4.

Hockey: Indian team leaves for Women’s Asia Cup in China

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:25 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) The Indian women's team left for Hangzhou, China on Saturday, as the squad gears up for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2025. The 20-member team is being led by captain Salima Tete, who is looking to win the tournament to secure India's spot for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 next year.