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Winning a final under pressure before going to Asia Cup was very important, says Hesson

IANS | September 8, 2025 7:16 PM

Sharjah, Sep 8 (IANS) After Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 75 runs to win the T20I Tri-series, head coach Mike Hesson said he was pleased to see the side win a final under pressure before heading to participate in the Asia Cup, starting on Tuesday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Sunday’s final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets, including a hat-trick, as Pakistan defended 141/8 by bowling out Afghanistan for 66 in 15.2 overs.

ISSF Shooting World Cup: Rifle and pistol mixed team finals to begin the show in Ningbo

IANS | September 8, 2025 7:09 PM

Ningbo (China), Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian shooting team will begin the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, with both the rifle and pistol mixed teams in action on Tuesday, at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center.

World Archery C'ship: India bow out in men's individual quarters after historic gold (Ld)

IANS | September 8, 2025 6:24 PM

Gwangju (South Korea), Sep 8 (IANS) India’s inspiring journey in the men's compound events at the World Archery Championships came to a dramatic halt in the individual quarterfinals, as gold medallists Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge all bowed out — dashing hopes of a clean sweep.

Before T20I Tri-series, Pakistan to host Sri Lanka for three ODIs in November

IANS | September 8, 2025 5:18 PM

Lahore, Sep 8 (IANS) Before the T20I Tri-series, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 11-15, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday. The ODI leg of Sri Lanka’s trip to Pakistan comes before the two teams feature in the T20I Tri-series from November 17-29, with Afghanistan as the third team. It will also mark Pakistan playing their first-ever T20I tri-series at home.

Formula 1: McLaren’s Italy team orders reflect ‘values and principles’, says Stella

IANS | September 8, 2025 4:58 PM

Monza, Sep 8 (IANS) McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended the call that saw Oscar Piastri asked to move aside for Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the decision was rooted in the team’s “values and principles” rather than any past incidents.

UEFA suspends Bilbao defender Alvarez for 10 months after failed doping test

IANS | September 8, 2025 4:35 PM

Nyon, Sep 8 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension after failing a doping test during the Europa League, UEFA confirmed on Monday.

Siraj, Henry, Seales nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August

IANS | September 8, 2025 4:01 PM

Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) India’s Mohammed Siraj, New Zealand’s Matt Henry and West Indies’ Jayden Seales have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August 2205, following their standout bowling performances across formats.

Our focus is on Hockey World Cup and we've a year to prepare: Harmanpreet Singh

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:39 PM

Rajgir, Sep 8 (IANS) After securing a berth in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup following a title-clinching 4-1 win against South Korea in the final of the Asia Cup on Sunday, India captain Harmanpreet Singh credited the team for the spectacular show in the continental showpiece while also shifting their focus to next year's pinnacle event.

35 Indians to make World Para Athletics Championships debut in New Delhi

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Marking a new milestone for Indian para sports, 35 Indian athletes will make their World Para Athletics Championships debut to be held from September 27 to October 5 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

India rout Singapore 12-0 to seal spot in Super 4 of Women's Hockey Asia Cup

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:26 PM

Hangzhou, Sep 8 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey team sealed their place in the Super 4s of the Women's Asia Cup 2025 following a resounding 12-0 victory against Singapore here on Monday.

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Winning a final under pressure before going to Asia Cup was very important, says Hesson

ISSF Shooting World Cup: Rifle and pistol mixed team finals to begin the show in Ningbo

World Archery C'ship: India bow out in men's individual quarters after historic gold (Ld)

Before T20I Tri-series, Pakistan to host Sri Lanka for three ODIs in November

Formula 1: McLaren’s Italy team orders reflect ‘values and principles’, says Stella

UEFA suspends Bilbao defender Alvarez for 10 months after failed doping test

Siraj, Henry, Seales nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August

Our focus is on Hockey World Cup and we've a year to prepare: Harmanpreet Singh

35 Indians to make World Para Athletics Championships debut in New Delhi

India rout Singapore 12-0 to seal spot in Super 4 of Women's Hockey Asia Cup

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