Men's Junior World Cup: India script sensational 4-2 comeback against Argentina; win bronze

IANS | December 10, 2025 9:32 PM

Chennai, Dec 10 (IANS) The Indian junior men's hockey team scripted history by securing their first-ever bronze medal in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The hosts recorded a sensational 4-2 comeback win against Argentina, scoring four goals in eleven minutes to secure third place in the tournament.

Thomas Knight named as Scotland’s captain for 2026 Men’s U19 World Cup

IANS | December 10, 2025 9:09 PM

Glasgow (Scotland), Dec 10 (IANS) Thomas Knight has been appointed as Scotland’s captain for the 2026 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Under-19 World Cup, to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6. In a statement, Cricket Scotland said that following the ICC Europe Qualifier in August, Shlok Thaker and Shreyas Tekale have been added to the squad for the biannual showpiece event.

TPL Season 7: Delhi Aces dominate as Mumbai Eagles edge SG Pipers in thrilling Day Two

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:54 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 10 (IANS) GS Delhi Aces and Chennai Smashers kicked off the action in another round of closely-fought contests as the players returned to the charcoal-coloured court on Day two of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. Delhi Aces dominated the match and defeated Chennai Smashers 56–44 in the league match.

You'd be foolish to treat ILT20 as a warm-up for T20 World Cup, says DC all-rounder Neesham

Niharika Raina | December 10, 2025 8:13 PM

Dubai, Dec 10 (IANS) James Neesham, the New Zealand seam-bowling all-rounder currently turning out for Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 *(ILT20), said the ongoing tournament can’t be viewed as a warm-up for next year’s T20 World Cup, stressing that the mega event in India and Sri Lanka will pose challenges entirely different from the UAE conditions.

Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: Thangaraja moves to the top with day’s best 66

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan N. Thangaraja moved to the top of the leaderboard after firing the second day’s best score of six-under 66 at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025 presented by Kapil Dev, an INR 2 crore event organised by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) in New Delhi on Wednesday.