Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Tennis lovers are in for a treat as Bengaluru gears up for a spectacular season of world-class tennis, starting with the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs next month and ending with the ITF W1000 event in early 2026.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shafali Verma believes her unexpected call-up to India’s World Cup squad for the semifinal against Australia was destined by fate. The explosive opener, who wasn’t even part of the official reserves, was drafted in as Pratika Rawal’s replacement after the young all-rounder suffered a hairline ankle fracture during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh.
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Aman Raj continued from where he had left off last week with another 9-under 61 to open a big four-shot lead over Aalaap IL (65) at the end of the first round of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational Kolkata hosted by SSP Chawrasia at the Tollygunge Golf Club.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) A coveted spot in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup is on the line as India take on defending champions Australia in the second semifinal at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The winner will face either England or South Africa, who clash in the first semifinal on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for Sunday (November 2).
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has highlighted the role of ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement in the country. The MoS highlighted this at the event at which the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the logo and jersey for the ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026, the PIB informed in a release on Wednesday.
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great innings in the history of Women’s ODI World Cup by smashing a magnificent 169 off 143 balls to power her side to a massive 319/7 in the first semifinal against England at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday.
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt added yet another feather to her already illustrious cap as she equalled former India captain Mithali Raj’s record of scoring the most 50+ totals at the Women’s World Cup.
Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain had the final say at the Manuka Oval in the Australian Capital Territory of Canberra, forcing the first T20I between India and Australia to be called off after persistent showers interrupted play twice on Wednesday. India had a promising outing with the bat before the weather intervened, racing to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when the match was abandoned.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Former West Indies’ fast bowler Ian Bishop has urged Shafali Varma to seize an unexpected opportunity and make a decisive impact for India in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia, to be played at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.
Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) India’s T20I captain and batting maestro Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his glittering career by smashing his 150th six in T20 internationals during the first T20I against Australia here at the Manuka Oval on Wednesday.
