Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Goalkeeper Savita Punia completed 300 international caps on Monday. The Arjuna Awardee achieved this landmark during India’s match against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Karan Singh earned his place in the singles main draw of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger event with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6(6) victory over Aryan Shah in an all-Indian second-round clash in the Qualifying event at the KSLTA Courts here on Monday.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) With the elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being delayed and rising complaints of mismanagement, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed a five-member Adhoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved.
Navi Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny heaped praises on star batter Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century against Pakistan to guide the side to six-wicket in Champions Trophy on Sunday, saying the former has always been a "great player" irrespective of him scoring hundreds or not.
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant have etched their name in the Indian Super League (ISL) history books, becoming the first-ever team to successfully defend their League Winners’ Shield.
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ninth match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. For Bengaluru, Sneh Rana makes her debut, with Joshitha going out. Mandhana also confirmed Elyse Perry is available to bowl on Monday night. UP Warriorz will play with the same eleven.
Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (IANS) The reigning World Champions Australia will lock horns with South Africa in a highly-anticipated clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. With both teams securing dominant wins in their opening matches, the contest promises to be a crucial battle in shaping the Group B standings.
Rawalpindi, Feb 24 (IANS) Michael Bracewell’s four-fer, along with two wickets by William O’Rourke helped New Zealand restrict Bangladesh to 236/9 at the end of 50 overs in a crucial league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
London, Feb 24 (IANS) England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sees this as a crucial step in re-invigorating global interest in Test cricket, aiming to revive the format’s ability to develop long, gripping narratives over multiple matches.
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 24 (IANS) Having won their first two matches at the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup, the Indian U20 women's team will take on Russia in the third and final friendly match at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Tuesday.
