ECB mourns demise of former England pacer Peter Lever

IANS | March 27, 2025 6:37 PM

London, March 27 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) condoled on Thursday the death of the former pacer Peter Lever, who died aged 84. Lever, who played in seventeen Tests and ten ODIs for England from 1970 to 1975, was a handy batsman too and a giant of England's domestic cricket.

PGTI NexGen: Wasim Khan wins maiden title at Phillaur Open

IANS | March 27, 2025 5:21 PM

Ludhiana, March 27 (IANS) Wasim Khan of Delhi shot a final round score of four-under 67 to move his total to 10-under 203 for the week and thus win his maiden title at the PGTI NexGen’s Phillaur Open played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab. Lucknow’s Rajesh Kumar Gautam (68) and Chandimandir’s Chandarjeet Yadav (69) finished joint runners-up at a total of eight-under 205.

KIPG 2025: Rishit Nathwani, the giant-killer who refused to be defined by disability

IANS | March 27, 2025 5:04 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a testament to human determination, 21-year-old Rishit Nathwani has transformed a life-altering sports injury into a remarkable journey of triumph. His recent gold medal victory in the men's table tennis Class 5 event at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 is not just a personal achievement but a beacon of hope for aspiring para-athletes across India.

Nitish shines as India wins second bronze medal at Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025

IANS | March 27, 2025 12:32 AM

Amman (Jordan), March 27 (IANS) Indian wrestlers continued their good run on the second day of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, with Nitesh clinching the second bronze medal for the country in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday. Nitesh showcased remarkable skill and determination in the Greco-Roman category as he added another bronze medal to the one that Sunil Kumar had won in the men's 87kg.

IPL 2025: I personally rushed a little bit, admits Riyan Parag after RR’s defeat to KKR

IANS | March 26, 2025 11:57 PM

Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) After Rajasthan Royals fell to their second successive defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with an eight-wicket loss to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, skipper Riyan Parag admitted that he was personally rushed into his shot a little bit while being dismissed for 25 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.