Cummins says he's 'less likely' to feature in Ashes opener in Perth

IANS | October 13, 2025 9:50 AM

Sydney, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia's Test captain has provided an update on his recovery from lumbar back stress ahead of the Ashes, saying he is "less likely than likely" to suit up for the series opener in Perth, slated for November 21, as he begins to ramp up his training schedule ahead of his return to bowling.

Women's World Cup: We fell short by 30-40 runs, says Harman after Aussie defeat

IANS | October 12, 2025 11:51 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued a missed opportunity as her team failed to capitalise on a strong platform provided by openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) and finished 30-40 runs short in their three-wicket defeat to Australia in the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

Rajputana Royals crowned champions of the inaugural Archery Premier League

IANS | October 12, 2025 11:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) saved its best for last, as the final between the Rajputana Royals and Prithviraaj Yodhas turned into an edge-of-the-seat thriller. In a dramatic finish, the Royals held their nerve to stage a stunning comeback and clinch the title in a tense shoot-off, emerging as the first-ever APL champions.

Theegala finishes tied-27th as Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic

IANS | October 12, 2025 10:10 PM

Yokohama, Oct 12 (IANS) Sahith Theegala, who for a brief period even shared the lead early in the third, slipped thereafter as he shot a final round of 1-over 72 and finished Tied-27th at the Baycurrent Classic. Theegala, a one-time winner on the PGA Tour, looked solid on the first two days with rounds of 68-67, but faltered after that with 70-72 as he totalled 7-under 277 at the Yokohama Country Club.