New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on a gold as she went down to Vietnam’s Thuy Trang Nguyen in an exciting final of 25m Women’s Pistol that was decided at the end of two shoot-offs in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After pushing Pakistan to the brink in Colombo, though it didn’t result in an upset win, the Netherlands will test their credentials against a quietly dangerous Namibia in a Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Sydney, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Women's cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India's tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain.
Rourkela, Feb 9 (IANS) After making a strong return from injury through an impressive campaign in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), one of India’s rising and most promising forwards, Araijeet Singh Hundal, is set to feature in the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 matches from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. India will play their first match against Belgium on February 11.
Scottsdale, Feb 9 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia produced a steady 4-under 68 to quietly climb into a tied-third finish at the WM Phoenix Open, while fellow Indian-American Sahith Theegala (70) suffered late heartbreak with a bogey on the 72nd hole to end tied-18th, a result that initially appeared to cost him a place in the next two USD 20 million Signature Events.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland captain Richie Berrington praised his side’s all-round performance after they clinched a commanding 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday.
Indore, Feb 9 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 2021–22 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday.
Colombo, Feb 9 (IANS) Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Oman in their Group B clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs here at the Eden Gardens on Monday to open their account in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Former India coach Ravi Shastri and ex-Australian captain Ricky Ponting offered insight amid Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s inconsistent recent form, saying the right-hander has lost a bit of his power.
