We are optimistic about his progress, says BCB physician on Taskin Ahmed's return

IANS | May 7, 2025 1:34 PM

Dubai, May 7 (IANS) Bangladesh are hopeful that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will mark his return to international cricket during the much-anticipated multi-format tour of Sri Lanka, starting in June. The highlight of the tour will be the two-match Test series – part of the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle – with the first game scheduled for June 17 in Galle.

'IPL unfazed, full faith in forces, government': Sources

IANS | May 7, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is close to its business end, will proceed as planned amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, official sources informed IANS. This comes in the wake of India launching 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday, a military response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

IPL 2025: Head coach Ponting calls Owen ‘exciting package’ as he replaces Maxwell in PBKS squad

IANS | May 7, 2025 1:19 PM

Dharamsala, May 7 (IANS) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has lauded new recruit Mitchell Owen as an "exciting package" after the Australian all-rounder was announced as Glenn Maxwell’s replacement for the remainder of the IPL 2025. Ponting, who has kept close tabs on Owen’s development in the Big Bash League, expressed confidence in the 23-year-old’s ability to slot into the Kings’ dynamic setup.

IPL 2025: 'Things can get tricky', says Kumble on MI's playoffs hopes after loss to GT

IANS | May 7, 2025 12:21 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians' three-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans via the DLS method dropped them to fourth in the standings, former India coach Anil Kumble said MI's playoff chances could get tricky, highlighting that they must win their remaining two matches to secure a knockout spot without depending on other results.

'This is the answer': Gaurav Bidhuri, Bajrang Punia, and sports icons salute Operation Sindoor

IANS | May 7, 2025 11:31 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) "As most Indians slept peacefully in their homes, the Indian Army was wide awake — planning and executing a precise and powerful military operation that would echo across the borders. #OperationSindoor." The aftermath of the precision strikes by the Indian armed forces in terror installations in Pakistan has ignited a wave of nationalistic pride across the country, with #OperationSindoor and #JaiHind dominating social media. The Indian sports fraternity too rose in unison to hail the armed forces for the air strikes.