‘You don’t want to mess up’: Pujara admits to nerves while ringing bell on Day 3 at Lord’s

IANS | July 12, 2025 5:06 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) India batter Cheteshwar Pujara began proceedings on Day 3 of the Lord’s Test by ringing the famed bell and admitted he felt nervous due to the amount of eyeballs that are on you while performing the storied tradition. Pujara followed in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar after the former India great rang the bell on Day 1 of the third Test. It was the first time Tendulkar had the honour of doing so.

Williamson declares Kohli as the greatest all-format player seen in last 15 years

IANS | July 12, 2025 4:46 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) Premier New Zealand batter Kane Williamson lauded talismanic India batter Virat Kohli by calling him the greatest all-format player cricket has witnessed in the last 15 years. He also praised Kohli for overcoming challenges like the intense scrutiny on his performances by a cricket-mad nation like India.

Aishwarya Pissay eyes historic 7th National Rally title at Coimbatore

IANS | July 12, 2025 4:37 PM

Coimbatore, July 12 (IANS) After dominating the season with three consecutive wins, 3-time FIM World Champion and India’s most celebrated female motorsport athlete, Aishwarya Pissay, is gearing up for a potentially historic performance at Round 4 of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2025 for 2-Wheelers, set to take place over the weekend here.

Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's jersey number 20

IANS | July 12, 2025 11:23 AM

Liverpool, July 12 (IANS) Liverpool have announced that jersey number 20 will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last week, across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy.