Dubai, Jan 14 (IANS) Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah on Tuesday congratulated India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Australia all-rounder Annabel Sutherland for being named Men's and Women's Players of the Month for December.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) In a display of sheer dominance, the Indian women's Kho Kho team delivered a masterclass against South Korea, securing a commanding 175-18 victory that sent shockwaves through the tournament. The Women in Blue showcased their prowess with exceptional Dream Runs and remarkable defensive strategies that left their opponents struggling at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday in what was their opening match of the tournament.
Ranchi, Jan 14 (IANS) Kathryn Mullan scored the lone goal as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Delhi SG Pipers in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Kathryn Mullan struck in the 23rd minute for Bengal Tigers, against the run of play, in the second quarter and the Tigers fought tooth and nail to hold on to the one-goal lead for the rest of the game.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former World No.1 PV Sindhu began her year with a win over Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei 21-14, 22-20 in a 51-minute encounter in the women's singles Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. The two-time Olympic medallist is aiming for a successful 2025 badminton season, transitioning from personal training to group coaching, and has joined forces with Indian women's singles coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama ahead of the India Open.
London, Jan 14 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur are going through a lean spell which has seen the club fall down to 12th place in the Premier League points table. The side has won only one of their last seven league outings but now faces a key clash against archrivals Arsenal.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei while late entrant Kiran George, men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and mixed doubles pairing of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto came through hard-fought encounters to reach the second round of India Open 2025 badminton tournament at the KD Jadhav Hall here on Tuesday.
Manchester, Jan 14 (IANS) Manchester City have announced the passing of former captain and manager Tony Book aged 90. A true club legend, Tony made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals. Tony passed away peacefully on Monday and leaves behind his wife Sylvia, children Anthony and Tracey along with grandson Jake, and great-grandsons Ashley and Brody.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Delhi concluded with intense competition, as the top U-14 boys' and girls' teams earned their spots in the National League Finals. The nationwide tournament, which brings together the finest young basketball talent from across India, saw four teams — two boys’ and two girls’ — advance to the finals.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are "most welcome" to play for Delhi in their last two fixtures of the Ranji Trophy after being named in the probable squad by the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA). Both players had a dismal run in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia where India suffered a 1-3 loss to end decade-long dominance. India also lost a chance to play their third consecutive World Test Championship final.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) A week after winning her maiden professional title, Rhea Purvi Saravanan will have the privilege of teeing off in the first group in the second leg of the WPGT 2025 season at the Tollygunge Club. Rhea will play alongside Durga Nittur and Lavanya Jadon, who made her pro debut only last week. They are among the 33 players who will compete for the Rs.13 lakh purse at the popular venue.
