Litton Das to skip Zimbabwe Tests for PSL 2025

IANS | March 29, 2025 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe after securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the entire Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season starting on April 11.

Kapil Dev backs Adani Group’s push to make golf mainstream sport in India

IANS | March 29, 2025 12:51 PM

Ahmedabad, March 29 (IANS) Ahmedabad witnessed a landmark moment for Indian golf with the launch of the Adani-PGTI Golf Training Academy at the Belvedere Golf & Country Club. The initiative, a joint venture between the Adani Group and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), aims to elevate golf’s presence in India and cultivate a new generation of global champions.

Brazil fire coach Dorival Junior amid poor results

IANS | March 29, 2025 10:24 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Brazilian football is once again in search of a leader after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the dismissal of head coach Dorival Junior on Friday. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances, culminating in a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires—Brazil’s worst loss in a World Cup qualifier.

Stuart Law appointed as Nepal men’s head coach for two years

IANS | March 29, 2025 8:52 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former Australian batter Stuart Law has been appointed as the head coach of Nepal's men’s cricket team for the next two years. He replaces Monty Desai, whose tenure ended in February after two years at the helm.

WTT Star Contender Chennai: Sharath Kamal show continues, four Indians reach Round of 16

IANS | March 28, 2025 10:32 PM

Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Five-time Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal rolled back the years with a straight games win over tenth seed Nicholas Lum at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 on Friday. Sharath led three more Indians into the Round of 16 after Manav Thakkar and Snehit Suravajjula progressed in Men’s Singles while Krittwika Roy advanced from Women’s Singles.