'Some games are more than wins or losses': KL Rahul reflects on Lord’s defeat

IANS | July 16, 2025 3:26 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s sole centurion during the Lord’s Test, KL Rahul took to social media to reflect on the 22-run defeat at Lord’s, which saw the visitors fall behind with a 1-2 scoreline in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, saying some games are "more than wins and losses."

Hockey: Deepika becomes first Indian to win Poligras Magic Skill Award

IANS | July 16, 2025 12:58 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey forward Deepika created history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational solo field goal against the Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.

Tensions surface in Bangladesh camp amid poor form and coaching controversy

IANS | July 15, 2025 11:45 PM

Colombo, July 15 (IANS) Bangladesh’s turbulent 2025 season took another turn on Tuesday as assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin addressed criticism surrounding his role in the national setup. The team, already reeling from a string of poor performances, finds itself in disarray both on and off the field ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka.

Ganguly disappointed with India’s batting collapse at Lord’s, hails Jadeja’s grit

IANS | July 15, 2025 11:16 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly voiced his disappointment over India’s narrow loss to England in the third Test at Lord’s, where the visitors fell short by just 22 runs in a tense finish. The defeat gave England a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with India unable to chase down a modest target of 193 on the final day.