KIWG 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice-hockey title

IANS | January 27, 2025 8:20 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 27 (IANS) In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday. Like always, the grand finale saw the mouth-watering men’s ice hockey final and the Indian Army squeezed past ITBP 2-1 to retain the KIWG crown.

'Recovery takes a team': Kuldeep Yadav grateful to NCA team for his injury recovery

IANS | January 27, 2025 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed gratitude to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) team for his recovery after groin surgery. Kuldeep took to social media to post an emotional message ahead of his return to competitive cricket. "Recovery takes a team. Grateful to the NCA and its team for all the work behind the scenes," he wrote on X.

Focusing on T20 cricket lets me take my game to next level: James Vince

Harsh Shukla | January 27, 2025 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) James Vince, the seasoned English batter, has been one of the most reliable names in franchise cricket. Having accumulated over 11,000 runs in T20 matches worldwide, his career is a testament to his adaptability and class. Yet, his recent move from England to Dubai, stepping down from his captaincy role at Hampshire due to family reasons, has marked a significant turning point in his life and career.

HIL 2024-25: Team that defends the best will make it to final, says Floris Wortelboer

IANS | January 27, 2025 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As the men's Hockey India League (HIL) is reaching its business end, the battle for the top four spots has intensified. The top five teams are only separated by three points in the standings, living to the expectations of the much-anticipated return of the tournament. Paris Olympics gold medallist and UP Rudras midfielder Floris Wortelboer feels that the intensity of the matches is making it more interesting adding that the team who defends well will make it to the final.