Recognition at Hockey India Awards is a huge motivating factor for the team: Harmanpreet

IANS | March 24, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Singh's blistering form over the past year has found him on the list of several awards, including the FIH Player of the Year 2024, but what truly holds a special place in his heart is the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2024 which is presented to the winner by the family member of the hockey great who was part of Indian Hockey's golden era. The awards were held earlier this month in New Delhi.

IPL 2025: Vignesh Puthur, son of an autorickshaw driver, charts his future with Mumbai Indians

IANS | March 24, 2025 12:38 AM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians defended a modest total of 156, they brought in a 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur as an Impact Substitute, handing a debut to the young player from Mallapuram in Kerala. Coming in for India captain Rohit Sharma, Puthur made his IPL debut even before playing senior representative cricket for his state as the five-time champions plucked him from nowhere to put him on the national stage, in front of millions of fans.

IPL 2025: Noor’s 4-18, Rachin’s 65* help CSK register four-wicket win over MI (ld)

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:59 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) In the run-up to the first part of the El Clasico clash in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings always looked like the stronger side and the five-time champions justified that billing by registering a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the third game of the ongoing tournament at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

Yuva All-Stars Championship Trophy unveiled in Haridwar

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:20 PM

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 23 (IANS) The trophy to be given to the overall champion of the Yuva All-Stars Championship was unveiled in a grand ceremony held over the weekend here, marking an important moment in this ongoing national tournament. The event took place inside the championship arena and was attended by key figures from the sports community.

Dynamix Achievers defeat Jindal-Carysil to win 8th straight Indian Open Polo Championship

IANS | March 23, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Dynamix Achievers defeated Jindal-Carysil in the Championship Match of India’s most prestigious and historic Polo tournament, the Indian Open Polo Championship, which was held on Sunday, at the iconic Jaipur Polo Ground. The Achievers continued their dominance in the tournament for almost a decade as they lifted their eighth consecutive trophy.