1st T20I: I put the nation first, that’s my biggest USP, says Pandya

IANS | December 9, 2025 11:47 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the star of the show in the team’s 101-run win over South Africa on Tuesday here at the Barabati Stadium, and he said that he felt satisfied that his hard work paid off. The Men in Blue put on a dominating performance and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series to kick off their T20 World Cup preparations on a high.

1st T20I: Idea was to hit the seam as hard as possible, says Arshdeep Singh

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:50 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh spoke in depth about his mindset and strategy when he took the new ball in the powerplay during India’s win against South Africa in the first T20I here at the Barabati Stadium and said that his aim was to hit the seam and "get as much purchase off the wicket."

Bopanna’s SG Pipers and Luciano Darderi’s Rangers kick-off TPL 7 with wins

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:32 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (IANS) The opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 featured a series of fiercely contested matches at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Hosting the event in Ahmedabad for the first time, players like Rohan Bopanna, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, and Luciano Darderi provided an exciting spectacle for the fans. The matches were played on a charcoal-coloured court, and all eight teams participated in the action on Tuesday.

Sania, Bopanna take to court for exhibition match on opening day of Tennis Premier League 7

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 kicked off with a historic event as two of India’s top tennis icons, Sania Mirza, brand ambassador of Gurgaon Grand Slammers, and Rohan Bopanna, marquee player for SG Pipers, came together on the court for a special exhibition match that thrilled a full house at Gujarat University Tennis Stadium.