Tickets sale for Chennai leg of Hockey India league begins

IANS | December 25, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Tickets for the forthcoming men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 in Chennai, starting January 3, went live on Thursday. Hockey India has decided to make tickets free of cost to encourage more fans to attend matches.

Long way to go, but I’m very excited, says Rani Rampal on embracing coaching role at HIL

Vaishnavi Iyer | December 25, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) After an illustrious playing career, former India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal has stepped into a new role, this time from the sidelines. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Rani opened up about her transition from player to coach, the challenges of managing diverse personalities, her vision for Soorma Hockey Club at the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, and what it’s like working alongside long-time teammate Savita Punia in a mentor’s role.

I feel for them: Smith empathises with England after 3-0 Ashes drubbing

IANS | December 25, 2025 12:15 PM

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IANS) Steve Smith showed sympathy toward Ben Stokes-led England as the team endured criticism following their early Ashes series defeat to Australia. England suffered losses in the first three Tests, and the hosts took an unassailable 3-0 lead upon winning the recent Adelaide Test.

Team India reach Trivandrum ahead of 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka

IANS | December 25, 2025 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Indian women’s team has reached Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I of the ongoing five-game home series against Sri Lanka, and the two sides are set to play the remainder of the games at the Greenfield International Stadium.