Johor (Malaysia), Oct 17 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team produced a fine performance, as they defeated Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia, on Friday. The win takes India into the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, where they will face Australia.
Guwahati, Oct 17 (IANS) Tanvi Sharma became the first Indian female player to be assured of a 2025 BWF World Junior Championships medal in 17 years when she fought back from a game down to beat Japan’s Saki Matsumoto and reach the girls' singles semifinals at the National Centre of Excellence here on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes the remainder of India’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, starting from their clash against England on Sunday, will now hinge on a psychological perspective on their character and ability to bounce back from consecutive defeats in Visakhapatnam.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Ajit Agarkar, India’s chief selector, has called his current role the “biggest challenge” of his cricketing journey, admitting that the pressures of shaping careers and making tough calls far outweigh the demands of his playing and commentary days.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said he wishes to see batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but emphasised that consistent performance and fitness will be key to their selection for the mega event.
Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the 18th match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday.
Perth, Oct 17 (IANS) Australia batter Travis Head believes Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to continue their ODI careers until the 2027 World Cup, despite ongoing speculation about their future in the format.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former opener Matthew Hayden weighed in on Rohit Sharma’s removal as India’s ODI captain ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Australia, calling it ‘an interesting move from afar’ and suggesting that it would be a bonus if he manages to play the 2027 World Cup.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards has heaped praise on India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of a crucial meeting between the two teams in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, as she called her ‘an incredible player’ who ‘really steps up in big games’.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago, when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf’s biggest prize – the Green Jacket - opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India.
