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Golf: Akshay Bhatia makes the cut on the line in Rocket Classic

IANS | June 28, 2025 7:15 PM

Detroit (USA), June 28 (IANS) Three birdies on the back nine helped Akshay Bhatia make the cut on the line at the Rocket Classic on the PGA Tour. The Indian-American star, who is seeking to make the Tour Championship for the second straight year, added 2-under 70 to his first-round 4-under 68 in a low-scoring tournament, where the cut came at 6-under and 86 players made the weekend.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest South African batter to score Test century

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:59 PM

Bulawayo, June 28 (IANS) Teenaged left-handed batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has become the youngest South African to score a Test century during his side’s first Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Rahi, Mehuli and Niraj finish on top at National Shooting Trials in Dehradun

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:40 PM

Dehradun, June 28 (IANS) Olympian Rahi Sarnobat, mixed team rifle Asian champion Mehuli Ghosh, and Navy’s Niraj Kumar came out on top in their respective finals as Day 5 of the National Selection Trials 3&4 for Group A Rifle and Pistol shooters delivered another round of thrilling contests at the Trishul Shooting Range here in Raipur.

Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:07 PM

Colombo, June 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva hailed the significance of the World Test Championship (WTC) after his side thumped Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here to secure their first win of the current cycle. De Silva, reflecting on Sri Lanka’s position in the global competition, acknowledged that with his team playing fewer Tests than most, every match takes on the feel of a knockout encounter.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:46 PM

Birmingham, June 28 (IANS) In the wake of double batting collapses that prevented India from taking a tighter grip on the first Test against England, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna stated that the lower-order batters are diligently honing their skills in net sessions and trusting their skills to stay at the crease for a longer period.

FIFA Club World Cup: Messi’s PSG reunion, Real Madrid vs Juventus headline Round of 16

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The revamped FIFA Club World Cup is all set to enter its knockout phase on June 28 as the Round of 16 will kick off with Brazilian teams Palmeiras and Botafogo taking the field at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | June 28, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s struggles in Test cricket are piling the pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir, according to former opener Aakash Chopra, as the team reels from a five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

Niharika Raina | June 28, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In September 2019, a teenager with a jaw-dropping bat swing and a fearless attitude lit up Indian cricket. Shafali Verma, then just 15, exploded onto the international scene with a power game that left many opposition bowlers rattled. But in sports, evolution is inevitable, and in Shafali’s case, it became essential.

'Deservedly No. 4': Vishy Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa's heroic win in Uzbekistan

IANS | June 28, 2025 1:20 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Indian chess sensation R. Praggnanandhaa continued his brilliant winning streak of the year by capturing the title in the UZChess Cup Masters 2025, marking his third major classical tournament victory of 2025.

With age, 57kg becomes troublesome, says Ravi Dahiya, as he moves to a higher weight category

IANS | June 27, 2025 11:56 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Tokyo Olympics silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya has decided to move up in the weight category to improve his chances of prolonging his career and aim for a medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

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Golf: Akshay Bhatia makes the cut on the line in Rocket Classic

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes youngest South African batter to score Test century

Rahi, Mehuli and Niraj finish on top at National Shooting Trials in Dehradun

Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

FIFA Club World Cup: Messi’s PSG reunion, Real Madrid vs Juventus headline Round of 16

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

'Deservedly No. 4': Vishy Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa's heroic win in Uzbekistan

With age, 57kg becomes troublesome, says Ravi Dahiya, as he moves to a higher weight category

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