Two World Cup cricketers get warm welcome on reaching Punjab

IANS | November 7, 2025 5:34 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday gave a warm welcome at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, near here, to cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur, two players from the state who were part of the Indian women’s team that created history by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup title in women’s cricket.

1300 triathletes from 31 countries in fray as Goa looks set to host landmark fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3

IANS | November 7, 2025 5:24 PM

Panaji (Goa), Nov 7 (IANS) Close to 1300 participants from 31 countries will test themselves in the fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3 GOA, India, which will get underway on November 9, as the spirit of endurance returns to India’s coastal paradise once again. Since its inception, the event has seen athletes from 62 nations compete, transforming Goa into a global hub for triathlon and endurance sport.

‘I was screaming in my head’: Weatherald on Test call-up for Ashes opener

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Jake Weatherald shared his initial reaction after receiving the news of his selection for Australia’s squad for the Ashes opener from chairman of selectors George Bailey and admitted that, while he tried to remain calm during the conversation, he was “screaming in his head” with excitement.