Shubman Gill becomes fastest to score 2,500 ODI runs in 50th match

IANS | February 12, 2025 5:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill continued his stellar form with a record-breaking century in the third and final One-day International against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. The 25-year-old opener reached his seventh ODI hundred off just 95 balls, cementing his reputation as one of the most consistent batters in the format.

KKR announce first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of IPL 2025

IANS | February 12, 2025 4:30 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Last year, they won their third IPL title, adding to the ones they claimed in 2012 and 2014.

Samaranch lays out a modernizing vision for the IOC presidency

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:27 PM

Harbin (China), Feb 11 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. has declared his desire to modernize the Olympic Movement while safeguarding its core values. Samaranch's manifesto is built around six core pillars, emphasizing governance, sustainability, athlete welfare and inclusivity, as well as a call to refine the host city selection process.