Champions Trophy: India is batting so well that toss won't matter, says Lalchand Rajput

IANS | March 8, 2025 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Despite India losing all four tosses in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma's team heads into the title clash against New Zealand as the only undefeated side in the eight-team competition. Lalchand Rajput, the former Indian cricketer, believes the outcome of the toss won’t matter much in the final as India’s batting has been clicking well.

IML 2025: Watson slams third ton to propel Australia Masters to 137-run win

IANS | March 8, 2025 12:25 AM

Vadodara, March 8 (IANS) Shane Watson came up with another dominant performance with the bat in the International Masters League 2025, scoring a century against South Africa Masters at the BCA Stadium here on Friday. The Australia Masters skipper rolled back the years with yet another sensational century — his third in four matches — as he dismantled the South Africa Masters attack to steer his side to a convincing 137-run victory to wrap off the Vadodara leg of the tournament in style.

Pune leave it late to down Thane in state-level Ashmita Hockey League

IANS | March 7, 2025 11:58 PM

Pune, March 7 (IANS) Pune district team struggled to log full points, Mumbai Suburb got their act together in the second half while Nagpur and Yavatmal scored at will on the opening day in the Sub-Junior Category of Asmita Hockey State League, at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Friday.

WPL 2025: Harleen's unbeaten 70 helps Giants beat DC, oust UP Warriorz

IANS | March 7, 2025 11:27 PM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) Harleen Deol’s unbeaten 70 runs off 49 deliveries took her side home as Gujarat Giants scored 178/5 in 19.3 overs to seal a five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Match 17 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Shooting League of India allotted ISSF window by international federation

IANS | March 7, 2025 11:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IANS) The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the global body governing the Olympic sport of Shooting, has allotted a window in its international calendar for the inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI), which will now be held from November 24-December 7, 2025.

Cadillac receives final approval to join Formula 1 grid from 2026

IANS | March 7, 2025 10:42 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Formula 1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have received final approval to join the sport, with the team – who are backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM) – are set to be part of the F1 grid in 2026.

ISL 2025-25: Playoffs-bound NorthEast United target first win in Shillong vs East Bengal

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:50 PM

Shillong, March 7 (IANS) East Bengal FC will face NorthEast United FC, who have already qualified for the playoffs, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday. The Highlanders have qualified for the playoffs with 35 points from 23 games, on the back of nine wins and eight draws. They will want to enter the playoffs with a victory on their back.