Making Gill ODI captain is right move at the right time: Finch

IANS | October 18, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has backed Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s ODI skipper ahead of the three-match series between the two teams, calling it the right move made at the right time, keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup.

PKL 12: Nitin Kumar, Ali Samadi star as Jaipur Pink Panthers outclass UP Yoddhas

IANS | October 17, 2025 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Jaipur Pink Panthers put on a clinical performance to outclass UP Yoddhas in a Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), winning comprehensively at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Friday’s final match. From the opening minutes to the final whistle, the two-time champions were in complete control as Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi both scored Super 10s on the way to the win.

PKL 12: Ayan’s career-best 27-point masterclass helps Patna Pirates sink Bengal Warriorz despite Devank’s 25 points

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Patna Pirates prevailed in a high-scoring encounter against Bengal Warriorz, prevailing 51-49 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The match saw a total of 100 points scored (the most this season), and also witnessed marquee raiders - Ayan and Devank - score 20+ points each, making this the third time in PKL history when two raiders have scored 20+ points in the same match.