Rishabh Pant narrates how he tackled frustration and fought demotivation during the rehab period, thanks COE staff for their help

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has recounted the hard times he faced while undergoing rehabilitation from the injury he suffered in England and how frustrating the process is. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant also talked about how demotivating the rehab period was and how he did not lose focus, which contributed to his success.

PKL 12: Dabang Delhi crowned champions at home, overcome Puneri Paltan in a fierce battle in final

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In front of a packed home crowd, Dabang Delhi K.C. were crowned champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, after a thrilling 31-28 victory against Puneri Paltan at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday. This is their second PKL title, having previously been crowned champions in Season 8, when current head coach Joginder Narwal was their captain.

FIDE World Cup 2025 opens in Goa with trophy named as Viswanathan Anand Cup in a grand opening ceremony

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:15 PM

Panaji, Oct 31 (IANS) The prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 was inaugurated on Friday at a vibrant opening ceremony at which it was announced that the tournament trophy will be named after five-time World Champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. The opening ceremony, a celebration of India and Goa’s rich culture — highlighted by a dazzling light and music show portraying the Spirit and Story of Chess, set the stage for the mega event at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium on Friday.

Golf: Anirban inside top-15, McKibbin follows up 60 with 65 to lead at Hong Kong Open

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:14 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 31 (IANS) Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin added a five-under-par 65 to his opening round 60 for a two-shot lead in the Hong Kong Open on Friday. The LIV Golf star leads on 15-under here at Hong Kong Golf Club from second-placed American Peter Uihlein, Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and Jazz Janewattananond.

Subrayen’s tireless spell rattles India A in Bengaluru

IANS | October 31, 2025 7:37 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 31 (IANS) Prenelan Subrayen produced a spell of immense control and stamina to swing South Africa A’s way on the second day of the first unofficial Test against India A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, in Bengaluru on Friday.

IGPL Invitational Kolkata: Aman Raj holds off Veer to complete back-to-back wins and gets to the top of ranking

IANS | October 31, 2025 7:13 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Aman Raj survived another close call before picking his second straight win as he clinched the IGPL Invitational Kolkata at the legacy-laden Par-70 Tollygunge Golf Club. Aman Raj (68) finished at 14-under for three days, while Veer Ganapathy, who was 4-under through 17 before the closing double bogey, also ended with a 2-under 66 and an 11-under total.