Meghalaya Govt supports NorthEast United FC’s vision to make Shillong football capital, says CEO Mandar Tamhane

IANS | February 4, 2025 4:56 PM

Shillong, Feb 4 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football’s biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action.

If Rohit, Kohli perform well, it will benefit India in Champions Trophy: Raina

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With just a couple of weeks left for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, former India batter Suresh Raina shared his thoughts on how crucial star batter Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma’s form will be for the upcoming mega event and said that if the duo perform well, then India's campaign will benefit immensely.

Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:30 PM

Perth, Feb 4 (IANS) The Perth Scorchers have signed West Australian left-arm seamer Joel Paris on a one-year deal for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Paris, who was a free agent during the Big Bash League's Player Movement Window, returns to his original club after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Stars.

Sutherland calls for more women’s games at big stadiums

IANS | February 4, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women’s matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.