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Qualifying for Asia Cup is the 'bare minimum' for India, says Chhetri

IANS | May 25, 2025 4:52 PM

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Sunil Chhetri is the only Indian player to record an appearance in three AFC Asian Cups. The path to reach Asia's showpiece event is always a gruelling one. From scoring that unforgettable hat-trick way back in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final, which led India to the 2011 Asian Cup, to now battling for qualification for the 2027 edition in Saudi Arabia, Chhetri's longevity in the national team is unmatched.

Series against England is going to be an exciting one, we're ready for any challenge: Shubman Gill

IANS | May 25, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Newly appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill said that the upcoming five-Test series against England is going to be an exciting one and the team is ready for any challenge that comes ahead of the tour starting on June 20.

IPL is the next best thing after playing for India, says MS Dhoni

IANS | May 25, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni opined that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the next best thing for him after representing the Indian team.

Khelo India Games in Bihar were big hit: PM Modi hails young talent, record-breaking performances

IANS | May 25, 2025 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, recently hosted in Bihar, as a "big hit" and a testament to India's rising sporting spirit. He highlighted the record-breaking performances and the growing global recognition of the nation's young athletes.

'Great honour and a big responsibility': Gill on his appointment as India's Test captain

IANS | May 25, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India's newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill said that the opportunity to lead the country in the red-ball format is a great honour and a big responsibility.

Bashir claims 6-81 as England hand Zimbabwe massive defeat in Only Test

IANS | May 25, 2025 12:15 AM

Nottingham, May 25 (IANS) Young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir claimed 6/81 in completing a match haul of 9/143 as England bundled out Zimbabwe for 255 to complete a massive innings and 45 runs victory in the Only Test of the tour here on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Rizvi’s heroics guide Delhi Capitals to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

IANS | May 24, 2025 11:47 PM

Jaipur, May 24 (IANS) Delhi Capitals ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign on a high with a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Jaipur, chasing down a formidable 207-run target with three balls to spare at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday. The star of the night was 21-year-old Sameer Rizvi, who struck a brilliant unbeaten half-century to steer DC home, finishing the match in style with a maximum over long-on.

Djokovic lifts 100th tour-level trophy with win over Hurkacz in Geneva

IANS | May 24, 2025 11:22 PM

Geneva, May 24 (IANS) Novak Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat Hubert Hurkacz and captured his 100th tour-level title at the Gonet Geneva Open here on Saturday. The former No. 1 player in the ATP Rankings dug deep in an absorbing championship match and rallied for a 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) victory over sixth seed Hurkacz to triumph at the clay-court ATP 250 event.

Junior World Cup: Shambhavi, Ojasvi 1-2 in women’s air rifle; India back at top spot in Suhl

IANS | May 24, 2025 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Two 16-year-old women Indian rifle shooters, Shambhavi Kshirsagar and Ojasvi Thakur, went hammer and tongs at each other to the delight of the packed final hall en route to a stunning 1-2 in the women’s 10m air rifle final in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany on Saturday evening.

VCA announces teams for inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025

IANS | May 24, 2025 10:44 PM

Nagpur, May 24 (IANS) The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced six franchises in the men's and three in the women's section and the final squads for the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, which is scheduled to be played from June 5 to 15 this year. At a glittering function held at the VCA Recreation Club on Saturday, the six franchises were each allotted a 16-member squad and a list of support staff.

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Qualifying for Asia Cup is the 'bare minimum' for India, says Chhetri

Series against England is going to be an exciting one, we're ready for any challenge: Shubman Gill

IPL is the next best thing after playing for India, says MS Dhoni

Khelo India Games in Bihar were big hit: PM Modi hails young talent, record-breaking performances

'Great honour and a big responsibility': Gill on his appointment as India's Test captain

Bashir claims 6-81 as England hand Zimbabwe massive defeat in Only Test

IPL 2025: Rizvi’s heroics guide Delhi Capitals to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Djokovic lifts 100th tour-level trophy with win over Hurkacz in Geneva

Junior World Cup: Shambhavi, Ojasvi 1-2 in women’s air rifle; India back at top spot in Suhl

VCA announces teams for inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025

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