Champions Trophy: What was good to see was that Gill stayed there till the end, says Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:14 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) After India began their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma said it was good to see vice-captain Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 101, stay till the end in the chase of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gill took his time before grinding it hard on a sluggish pitch and amidst the pressure of wickets falling around to hit an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes.

Champions Trophy: Jamie Smith back as England name playing 11 for opener vs Australia

IANS | February 20, 2025 10:40 PM

Lahore, Feb 20 (IANS) Jamie Smith will bat at No.3 for the first time in his ODI career and keep wicket for England in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Saturday. Joe Root, England’s long-time No. 3, moved down to No.4 in the final match of their recent 3-0 ODI series loss in India and will continue in that role. Smith, who has only batted at No.5 or 6 in his seven-match ODI career, steps into a new position in his first ICC tournament appearance.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur overpower Mohammedan SC 2-0, inch closer to 2nd-placed FC Goa

IANS | February 20, 2025 10:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Ritwik Das and Nikhil Barla scored a goal each as Jamshedpur FC defeated Mohammedan SC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday night. The visitors held the upper hand throughout the proceedings, taking eight shots on target as compared to the two of Mohammedan SC.

Football: India beat Jordan 2-0 in Pink Ladies Cup 2025

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:31 PM

Sharjah, Feb 20 (IANS) The India senior women’s national team began its campaign in the Pink Ladies Cup 2025 with a 2-0 victory against Jordan at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium on Thursday. The Blue Tigresses led 1-0 at half-time. Midfielder Naorem Priyangka Devi (23’) and winger Manisha (54’) scored, to give India their first win with Crispin Chettri as the head coach.

WPGT 3rd Leg: Vani sizzles with 66 to take a 5-shot lead

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:22 PM

Pune, Feb 20 (IANS) Vani Kapoor played one of her best rounds in a long time as she carded a bogey-free 5-under 66 to open a five-shot lead in the third leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Poona Club Golf Course here on Thursday. With three birdies on the front nine and two more on the backstretch, Vani added 66 to her first-round 70 to get to six-under 136 for 36 holes.

Champions Trophy: We're 100 percent looking to win title, says Afghanistan captain Shahidi ahead of SA clash

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:06 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS) Ahead of their opening match of the Champions Trophy against South Africa on Friday, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident of starting on a winning note in pursuit of their maiden ICC title. Afghanistan enter the tournament after securing four consecutive ODI series victories against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.