Divya Deshmukh gets wild card for FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa

IANS | September 22, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, the reigning FIDE Women’s World Cup champion, has been awarded a wild card for the upcoming FIDE World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Goa from October 31 to November 27.

Golf: Telangana Golconda Masters to begin on Tuesday

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:58 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 22 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Monday, announced the 11th edition of Telangana Golconda Masters 2025, which will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA), slated to take place from September 23 to 26.

Our aim is to fill trophy cabinet with the World Cup: Sneh Rana

IANS | September 22, 2025 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana said the side has set their sights firmly on winning the upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, adding that the team’s current collective goal is to ‘fill the trophy cabinet with a World Cup’.

Pakistan files complaint with ICC over Fakhar Zaman dismissal

IANS | September 22, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistan team management have lodged a complaint against the television umpire with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a caught-behind dispute involving Fakhar Zaman in Sunday’s Asia Cup Super Four match against India in Dubai, according to a report.

We’re in a great spot as a team, says Alyssa Healy ahead of ODI WC defense

IANS | September 22, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy said the side is well-prepared and is in a great spot for their ODI World Cup title defence when the marquee event starts on September 30. Australia have won the global competition seven times and will begin their campaign against trans-tasman neighbours New Zealand in Indore on October 1.