Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent century, blasting 142 off 107 balls, the highest score ever against India, as Australia scampered to a three-wicket victory in a crucial Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) saved its best for last, as the final between the Rajputana Royals and Prithviraaj Yodhas turned into an edge-of-the-seat thriller. In a dramatic finish, the Royals held their nerve to stage a stunning comeback and clinch the title in a tense shoot-off, emerging as the first-ever APL champions.
Yokohama, Oct 12 (IANS) Sahith Theegala, who for a brief period even shared the lead early in the third, slipped thereafter as he shot a final round of 1-over 72 and finished Tied-27th at the Baycurrent Classic. Theegala, a one-time winner on the PGA Tour, looked solid on the first two days with rounds of 68-67, but faltered after that with 70-72 as he totalled 7-under 277 at the Yokohama Country Club.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the role of Telugu star Ram Charan in popularising archery with the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), the world’s first professional league in the sport, that will benefit ‘countless youngsters’.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Puneri Paltan fought off the Dabang Delhi K.C. bravely to secure an impressive 6-5 win after the match was tied at 38-38 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Sunday night. It was an important victory that took Puneri Paltan to the top of the standings on points difference after an all-round performance led by Pankaj Mohite (7) and skipper Aslam Inamdar (6).
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Legendary spinner Anil Kumble said he is a great admirer of Kuldeep Yadav and praised his skills following a five-wicket haul against the West Indies in the ongoing second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Olympian Raiza Dhillon missed out on spots in their respective finals as the skeet events at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 concluded at the Malakasa Shooting Range in Athens, Greece, on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Delhi Toofans registered a thunderous 15-11, 15-9, 15-11 win over the defending champions Calicut Heroes in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Jesus Chourio was named the Player of the Match.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Khary Pierre admitted he was surprised by India’s decision to enforce the follow-on on day three of the second and final Test, but said his team embraced the challenge to bat in a counterattacking manner on a wicket which he felt is still very good to bat, despite the occasional turn.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav’s mastery of angles and drift came into full view on day three of the second and final Test against the West Indies, as the left-arm wrist spinner turned the match on its head with his fifth five-wicket haul to bowl out the visitors for 248 and give India a huge 270-run lead.
