Champions Trophy: I think the batting was not good enough today, says Afghanistan skipper Shahidi after 107-run defeat

IANS | February 21, 2025 11:02 PM

Karachi, Feb 21 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi admitted his side fell short in the batting department after they suffered a comprehensive 107-run defeat against South Africa in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at the National Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 316, Afghanistan faltered early and never recovered despite a valiant 90 from Rahmat Shah.

Maha Open ATP Challenger: Jeevan/Prashanth in doubles final as Holt halts top-seed Harris

IANS | February 21, 2025 10:28 PM

Pune, Feb 21 (IANS) Top seeds Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth kept the Indian flag high, reaching the doubles final, while sixth-seeded Brandon Holt of USA upset top seed Billy Harris of Great Britain to reach the last four in singles at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men’s Tennis Championship here on Friday. In the singles semifinals, unseeded players Khumoyun Sultanov of Uzbekistan and Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic will meet while Holt will clash with eighth-seeded Alexis Galarneau of Canada.

Women's FIH Pro League: Germany cruise to 4-0 win over India

IANS | February 21, 2025 10:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in a women's section clash of FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Sophia Schwabe (18’, 46’) struck a stunning brace, and goals from Amelie Wortmann (3’) and Johanna Hachenberg (60’) saw the Germans climb up to the seventh spot on the standings.

WPL 2025: Perry to the rescue again as RCB set MI 168-run target

IANS | February 21, 2025 9:40 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Elysse Perry rescued the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings against Mumbai Indians with a well-crafted 81-run knock in the clash of two Women's Premier League (WPL) champions here on Friday. Despite Mumbai taking early wickets, RCB managed to score 167/7 in 20 overs, setting up a tough chase in the seventh game of Season 3 of WPL at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Premier League is now massively important for Man City: Pep Guardiola

IANS | February 21, 2025 8:05 PM

Manchester, Feb 21 (IANS) Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are now fully focused on finishing the Premier League season strongly and qualifying for next year’s Champions League. City's elimination from Europe, after suffering a 6-3 defeat against Real Madrid, means they have only the Premier League and FA Cup left to compete for before the summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

Champions Trophy: Excited, could be Rohit-Virat’s last time facing Pakistan, says Rashid Latif

IANS | February 21, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two cricketers who hold the power to bring the most populated country to a standstill, will be heading into the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday perhaps for the final time. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif stated that he believes the 2025 Champions Trophy will be the final time the heavily-reputed duo will face their arch-rivals.