Perfect timing to be playing against India in lead-up to an Ashes: Marsh

IANS | October 12, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed that facing India in the lead-up to the Ashes series against England, commencing on November 21, presents an ideal and timely challenge, while highlighting the strong rivalry and mutual respect between the two teams.

Women’s World Cup: Scoring down the ground felt like my best bet, says Sciver-Brunt

IANS | October 11, 2025 11:30 PM

Colombo, Oct 11 (IANS) After steering England to a competitive total against Sri Lanka with a record-breaking century, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt credited her calculated shot selection and focus on partnerships for the team’s recovery from early setbacks to earn an 89-run win in the perfect Women’s World Cup campaign so far.

Shooting WC: Bhavtegh Singh stays in contention after Day 2 of Skeet qualification

IANS | October 11, 2025 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India’s Bhavtegh Singh Gill remained in contention for a finals berth at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Shotgun 2025, after completing the second day of men’s skeet qualification with a total of 97 hits at the Malakasa Shooting Range in Athens, Greece, on Saturday.