Guwahati, Oct 10 (IANS) New Zealand captain Sophie Devine described her team’s first win of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 as “really pleasing”, after the White Ferns produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh Women by 100 runs at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.
Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Dabang Delhi K.C. completed a double over Gujarat Giants with a hard-fought 39-33 victory in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium here on Friday. In the absence of Ashu Malik, Akshit Dhull was the star of the show for his side, coming off the bench to register a Super 10.
Guwahati, Oct 10 (IANS) A gritty batting display from Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, followed by a clinical bowling effort, powered New Zealand to a commanding 100-run victory over Bangladesh in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash at Baraspara Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday. The win marked New Zealand’s first triumph of the tournament, lifting them to fifth on the points table.
Ahmedabad, Oct 10 (IANS) The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships witnessed semifinal and classification water polo matches that delivered intense action and high-scoring performances on Friday, with Japan and China reaching the Women’s final after strong performances, while Iran secured a spot in the Men’s final. Meanwhile, in the Women’s 5-8 classification matches, Singapore handed India a 27-7 defeat at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala have named Mohammed Azharuddeen as their new captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, replacing Sachin Baby, who led the team to the final last year.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India batter Sai Sudharsan said the team would like to bat as long as possible to post a mighty total against the West Indies in the ongoing second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded B Sai Sudharsan for never being looked at from the outside as being under pressure or changing his style of batting after the left-hander compiled a composed 87 on day one of the second and final Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble heaped praise on opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s marathon knock of 173 not out on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies and asserted that the southpaw has a chance to raise his maiden triple hundred on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Yashasvi Jaiswal’s determination and tactical awareness after the opener’s unbeaten 173 helped India reach 318/2 at stumps on Day One of the second and final Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday.
Bengaluru, Oct 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan N. Thangaraja continued his hot streak by bagging his second title in four weeks and third trophy of the season following his resolute final round card of two-under 69 at the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2025 played at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) course in Bengaluru.
