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WPGT 3rd Leg: Vani sizzles with 66 to take a 5-shot lead

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:22 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (IANS) Vani Kapoor played one of her best rounds in a long time as she carded a bogey-free 5-under 66 to open a five-shot lead in the third leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Poona Club Golf Course here on Thursday. With three birdies on the front nine and two more on the backstretch, Vani added 66 to her first-round 70 to get to six-under 136 for 36 holes.

Champions Trophy: We're 100 percent looking to win title, says Afghanistan captain Shahidi ahead of SA clash

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:06 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS) Ahead of their opening match of the Champions Trophy against South Africa on Friday, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident of starting on a winning note in pursuit of their maiden ICC title. Afghanistan enter the tournament after securing four consecutive ODI series victories against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.

Gujarat Open golf: Yuvraj Sandhu holds on to the lead in round three

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu has set himself up nicely for back-to-back wins on the PGTI Tour as he held a one-shot lead at 10-under 134 after round three of the INR 1 crore Gujarat Open 2025 being played at the Glade One Golf Resort & Club here on Thursday.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:23 PM

Madrid, Feb 20 (IANS) Spain’s former football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, Spain’s High Court ruled. He was fined 10,800 euros but acquitted of coercion charges. The incident occurred as Spain’s players received their medals after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney when Rubiales grabbed Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips. The act sparked widespread protests and calls for his resignation.

Haryana reigns supreme in National Paralympic Athletics Championship

IANS | February 20, 2025 8:06 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Haryana emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Tamil Nadu, the host state, finished second with 17 gold, 18 silver, and 12 bronze while Uttar Pradesh claimed the third position with 14 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

Champions Trophy: Rohit becomes second-fastest to complete 11,000 runs in ODIs

IANS | February 20, 2025 7:40 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) Skipper Rohit Sharma has become the fourth Indian men’s batter, and tenth overall to go past 11,000 ODI runs during the 2025 Champions Trophy Group A match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United, Bengaluru FC to battle for crucial points

IANS | February 20, 2025 7:11 PM

Shillong, Feb 20 (IANS) NorthEast United FC are set to host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Friday. The ISL thus returns to the Meghalaya capital after the first-ever league game between the Highlanders and Mumbai City FC earlier this month.

Champions Trophy: Shami becomes fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets

IANS | February 20, 2025 7:07 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to pick 200 wickets in men’s ODIs when he clinched 5-53 in the 2025 Champions Trophy Group A match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

Champions Trophy: Shami picks 5-53 as India bowl out Bangladesh for 228

IANS | February 20, 2025 6:44 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami stepped up to come good in ICC tournaments yet again by picking his sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs as India bowled out Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs in a Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. On a slow pitch, Shami was the standout bowler for India, striking in the first 10 overs and at the back end to take his fifth five-for in an ICC ODI tournament. He was well-supported by Harshit Rana taking 3-31, while Axar Patel took 2-43, though he missed his hat-trick.

It is the mother of all battles: Sidhu on Ind-Pak Champions trophy clash

IANS | February 20, 2025 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the upcoming Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday is going to be the "mother of all battles".