Rishabh Pant retires hurt after taking multiple blows vs South Africa A

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:45 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) Rishabh Pant caused a brief injury concern for India ahead of next week’s opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata after he was forced to retire hurt while playing for India A against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Sanjay to lead Indian men's hockey team in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IANS | November 8, 2025 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Hockey India on Saturday announced the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30. Sanjay has been named captain of the squad for the prestigious invitational event.

Pat Cummins bowling at full pace, aims for Ashes return at Gabba

IANS | November 8, 2025 10:38 AM

Sydney, Nov 8 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has been bowling at full pace during NSW nets in preparation for the second Ashes Test. He has increased his bowling efforts during NSW training as he prepares to be fit for the Gabba Test, set to begin on December 4.

Sabalenka, Rybakina set up title clash at WTA Finals

IANS | November 8, 2025 9:51 AM

Riyadh, Nov 8 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled past Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a fierce semifinal showdown to earn her place in the WTA Finals championship match against Elena Rybakina, as both contenders aim to capture their maiden Billie Jean King Trophy.

Norris clinches pole position in Sao Paulo Sprint Qualifying

IANS | November 8, 2025 9:33 AM

Sao Paulo, Nov 8 (IANS) Lando Norris put in an impressive lap to take pole position during Sprint Qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Briton beating Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri to seal P1.