'Happy with the effort but not with result': Crispin Chhetri on India's performance in Pink Ladies Cup

IANS | February 25, 2025 5:42 PM

Sharjah, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team will face the Korea Republic in their third and final friendly match at the Pink Ladies Cup at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium here on Wednesday. On Sunday, the Blue Tigresses went down fighting 0-2 to Russia, conceding mid-way through the first half and deep in injury time. In their first match, India beat Jordan 2-0.

Champions Trophy: Atherton, Hussain call for England XI shake-up ahead of Afghanistan clash

IANS | February 25, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) England's Champions Trophy campaign hangs by a thread as they prepare to face Afghanistan on Wednesday, knowing that another defeat, following their opening loss to Australia, could see them staring at early elimination. Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have weighed in on England’s struggles, raising concerns over Jofra Archer’s form and calling for a promotion up the order for skipper Jos Buttler.

IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready for KKR captaincy, calls it 'just a tag'

IANS | February 25, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is willing to accept the leadership role at defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) for the IPL 2025 season. Venkatesh, who joined the franchise for Rs 23.75 crore at last year's mega auction, feels that captaincy is "just a tag" as any player can contribute to the team's cause. KKR and Delhi Capitals are the only two sides to not name their captains for the IPL 2025, set to commence on March 22 with a clash between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.

To win the Premier League, you have to do something special, says Arsenal's Mikel Arteta

IANS | February 25, 2025 4:26 PM

London, Feb 25 (IANS) Arsenal’s loss against West Ham United on Saturday saw Liverpool widen their gap in the points table to 11. With all odds now stacked against the Gunners, head coach Mikel Arteta boldly stated that ‘to win the Premier League you have to do something special’. With a trip to City Ground scheduled for Thursday, Arsenal are in a position where they must win all their remaining games in the league, and that still may not be enough to overcome the massive deficit.

IDCA announces squad for T20I tri-series and ODIs for Deaf Cricket

IANS | February 25, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has declared the 16-member Team India squad for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series. The T20 International tri-series between India, South Africa and Australia will be held from March 2 to 8 in New Delhi.