New Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) After Rajasthan Royals secured a 50-run win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, veteran pacer Sandeep Sharma lauded Jofra Archer for picking crucial figures of 3-25, adding that the skill he brings to a team or in a game makes him stand apart from others.
New Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) Jofra Archer has redeemed himself in a fiery manner with a Player of the Match (POTM) performance in Rajasthan Royals’ 50-run victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Saturday.
New Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer claimed the lack of partnerships in the run chase saw Rajasthan Royals hand the home side their first defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. But he still remained optimistic, saying the ‘loss will be good’ for his side.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s disastrous tour of New Zealand ended not just with a third straight ODI defeat, but also in controversy as all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got into an ugly confrontation with taunting fans at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later issued a statement confirming the incident and defending their player’s actions, citing abuse and anti-Pakistan slogans from a section of foreign, reportedly Afghan, spectators.
New Chandigarh, April 5 (IANS) Jofra Archer claimed three scalps while Sandeep Sharma and Maheesh Theekshana bagged two wickets each as Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 50 runs in Match 18 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
Johannesburg (South Africa), April 5 (IANS) Pranavi Urs faltered in the second round at the weather-hit Joburg Ladies Open but made the 36-hole cut alongside Diksha Dagar, who turned in an even par round in the second round. Diksha (71-73) and Pranavi (70-77) at the Par-73 Modderfontein Golf Club saw them positioned at T-22 and T-56th, respectively.
Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most powerful leader in South Asia, said Chaminda Vaas while Sanath Jayasuriya described meeting him as "a great experience". The members of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning squad went gaga over PM Modi after meeting him as a team in Colombo on Saturday.
Liverpool, April 5 (IANS) Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw in their final trip to Goodison Park on Saturday, as a controversial penalty allowed Everton to steal a point from the Gunners. Despite taking a 1-0 lead into half-time through Leandro Trossard’s strike, the Gunners were pegged back just after the restart when Iliman Ndiaye converted from the spot.
New Chandigarh, April 5 (IANS) Riyan Parag’s explosive hitting at the end, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 67-run contribution, helped the Rajasthan Royals reach a solid total of 205/4 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Air Pistol Mixed Team world champion Esha Singh bagged a second individual silver medal in the ISSF World Cup, tallying 35 in the women’s 25m pistol final, to finish behind China’s Sun Yujie, who won gold with 38 hits after the 10th and final five-shot series.
