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I create pressure on myself to prepare for T20 WC: Chakaravarthy

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (IANS) With six wickets in three innings, spinner Varun Chakravarthy is India's top bowler in the T20I series against South Africa and will be going into the fifth and final match of the series in Ahmedabad in high spirits, hoping to help the hosts win by a wider margin. The mystery spinner said he wants to create pressure on himself to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Indian women back in training mode at BCCI CoE ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:58 PM

Visakhapatnam, Dec 19 (IANS) After a triumphant campaign in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s team has returned to the BCCI Centre of Excellence to focus on the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, starting on Sunday (Dec 21) in Visakhapatnam.

3rd Test: WI make strong start after Conway's double ton powers NZ to 575/8 dec

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:49 PM

Mount Maunganui, Dec 19 (IANS) Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but the West Indies responded with a strong start in their first innings as they reached 110 for no loss at stumps on Day 2 of the third and final Test at Bay Oval on Friday.

BWF World Tour Finals: Ratchanok keeps hopes alive as Se Young, Akane reach SF

IANS | December 19, 2025 11:43 AM

Hangzhou, Dec 19 (IANS) Former World Champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand maintained her chances of advancing from women's singles Group B with a comfortable victory over China's third seed Han Yue in the preliminary league stage of the BWF World Tour Finals on Friday.

NZC chief Scott Weenink to step down from his role due to 'differences with member associations & NZCPA'

IANS | December 19, 2025 11:39 AM

Wellington, Dec 19 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket's (NZC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Weenink said he will step down from his role on January 30, 2026, after a two-and-a-half-year stint.

India to name squads for T20 World Cup 2026 and NZ series on Saturday

IANS | December 19, 2025 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) With less than two months remaining before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is set to meet at its Mumbai headquarters on Saturday to finalise India’s squad for the marquee tournament.

Conference League: KuPS hold Crystal Palace, Fiorentina edge through

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) KuPS gave Crystal Palace a scare while Fiorentina lost at Lausanne-Sport but both sides progressed on a dramatic final day of league phase action as the line-up for the UEFA Conference League knockout stages was completed.

Athletic Bilbao, Betis move into Copa del Rey last 16

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:30 AM

Madrid, Dec 19 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao and Betis reached the Copa del Rey last 16 after tough away tests, while Getafe became the latest top-flight casualty in a round of shocks.

Venkatesh Iyer to lead Madhya Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:05 AM

Gwalior, Dec 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Thursday selected Venkatesh Iyer as captain of their men's senior team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage, which will be held in Ahmedabad from December 24 to January 8, 2026.

GCL Season 3: It’s a very special feeling to get my first win, says World Champion Gukesh

IANS | December 18, 2025 11:39 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Winning the first game in any event is quite satisfactory, but if it happens after a series of defeats, it is more enjoyable. Dommaraju Gukesh, the reigning World Champion, was obviously elated after winning his first match in Season 3 of the Global Chess League at the Royal Opera House on Thursday.