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ILT20 Season 3: All-round Gulf Giants overcome ADKR to move closer to playoff spot; MI Emirates advance

IANS | February 2, 2025 12:21 AM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Gulf Giants returned to winning ways as they coasted to a fantastic seven-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a Season 3 clash of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. The win sees the Gulf Giants climb the ladder to the third spot and does a world of good to their playoff chances. The result also means the MI Emirates joined the Desert Vipers as the two teams to have qualified for the playoffs.

WPBL 2025: Pune United prevail over Mumbai Pickle Power in tie-break, reach final vs Bengaluru Jawans

IANS | February 2, 2025 12:01 AM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Pune United prevailed over Mumbai Pickle Power in a tie-breaker to emerge on top in a thrilling semifinal and secured a place in the final of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) here on Saturday. Top performers Mumbai Pickle Power were hoping to cap off their breathtaking campaign in WPBL with a win in the semifinal. But they suffered a surprise defeat in a tie-breaker to Pune United at the Brabourne Stadium.

Champions Trophy: Latif terms Pakistan's squad a 'political selection'; Tanveer says it is a "joke"

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called the squad picked for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as "a political selection" and played the national selection committee for making a few surprise decisions. In the squad announced on Friday, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf staged a comeback after two years on the sidelines. He was surprisingly included at the last minute with his picture meeting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif - although it is an old picture ­- highlighted as the route to his comeback.

WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans overcome Hyderabad Superstars to secure spot in final

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Bengaluru Jawans booked their place in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) final with a 3-2 victory over Hyderabad Superstars at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) here on Saturday. The table-toppers Jawans delivered a composed performance to become the first team to enter the final which will be played on Sunday at the Brabourne Stadium here.

Bengal Tigers prevail over Toofans to bag title in Hockey India League 2024-25

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:02 PM

Rourkela, Feb 1 (IANS) Jugraj Singh scored a hat-trick as Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the final to be crowned champions of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, bringing the curtains down on an exhilarating season in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

ISL 2024-25: Dominant Mohun Bagan muscle Mohammedan 4-0, extend lead at top

IANS | February 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Subhasish Bose and Manvir Singh scored a brace of goals each as Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a dominant display, defeating city rivals Mohammedan SC 4-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krinangan here on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2025 (Ld)

IANS | February 1, 2025 10:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured exceptional achievements in Indian cricket at the prestigious Naman Awards here on Saturday. A historic moment of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket over two decades.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club edge Dragons 3-2 in thriller to claim bronze

IANS | February 1, 2025 9:40 PM

Rourkela, Feb 1 (IANS) JSW Soorma Hockey Club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a third-place playoff in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 to claim the bronze medal and a prize of INR 1 crore at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Goals from Gurjant Singh (12’), Harjeet Singh (19’), and Prabhjot Singh (57’) sealed the win for Soorma, while Blake Govers (15’) and Jip Janssen (59’) found the net for the Dragons.

BCCI confers Col C.K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | February 1, 2025 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) One of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday conferred the prestigious Col C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the top accolade in Indian cricket, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a stellar career during which he has set a plethora of records. Tendulkar, the only batsman to score 100 centuries in international cricket, was presented the prestigious award by the ICC Chairman Jay Shah at the BCCI’s Annual Naman Awards ceremony here on Saturday.

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