Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; India concludes Para-powerlifting World Cup with 5 medals

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:07 PM

Beijing (China), June 23 (IANS) On a fresh and promising morning in China's capital, India’s Jhandu Kumar delivered an exceptional performance to secure a bronze medal in the Men’s 80kg weight category at the World Para-Powerlifting World Cup as India ended their campaign with five medals in all -- one gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table; Delhi Redz win

IANS | June 23, 2025 9:37 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls 28-7 in a crucial clash of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Monday.

1st Test: Gavaskar urges Pant to celebrate with somersault after historic ton

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant continued to serve up viral social media moments during Day 4 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley on Monday. The left-handed batter followed his brilliant 134 in the first inning with a 118 in the second, becoming the first wicket-keeper batter to score a century in both innings.

I don't want to put any pressure on myself for 90m: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | June 23, 2025 6:07 PM

Ostrava (Czech Republic), June 23 (IANS) As he builds towards his ultimate goal — a top finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he isn’t placing himself under the pressure of chasing 90-metre throws every time he steps out, though he’s quietly confident ahead of the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday.

Milan Rathnayake ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh

IANS | June 23, 2025 6:03 PM

Colombo, June 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka pacer Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, to be played in Colombo from Wednesday. The pacer sustained a left-side strain in the opening Test of the two-Test series last week. He had briefly left the field on the second morning in Galle but returned to claim three wickets by the end of the first innings, finishing the Test with four in total.