Champions Trophy: Revisiting some blockbuster Ind vs Pak matches ahead of Dubai spectacle

IANS | February 21, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Pakistan are set to clash in another mega battle when they meet in the ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. It is a crucial clash with a lot riding for both teams -- India will inch closer to a place in the semifinals if they win on Sunday while Pakistan by winning the match, Pakistan will maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.

UCL 2024-25: Real vs Atletico, PSG vs Liverpool, Bayern vs Leverkusen headline Ro16 draw

IANS | February 21, 2025 6:05 PM

Nyon, Feb 21 (IANS) The Champions League Round of 16 draw, conducted at the UEFA's House of European Football here on Friday, was headlined by two heavyweight domestic clashes as Real Madrid will face neighbours Atletico Madrid and German giants Bayern Munich take on defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The first leg matches are set to take place on March 4 and 5 with the return leg slated to be played on March 11 and 12.

Champions Trophy: Virat is trying a bit too hard, feels Kumble

IANS | February 21, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble feels that Virat Kohli is "trying too hard" to come out of his lean patch after he scored 22 off 38 against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Thursday.

Qatar Open: Rublev converts 8th match point in dramatic win over De Minaur in Doha

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:41 PM

Doha, Feb 20 (IANS) Andrey Rublev dug deep and took a difficult route to the semifinals of the Qatar Open, converting his eighth match point in a dramatic win over second seed Alex de Minaur in the ATP 500 event here on Thursday. The fifth seed Rublev came back after losing the second set for a dramatic 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(8) triumph over De Minaur of Australia, in which he let slip seven match points before crossing the line.