West Indies to play first-ever bilateral men's T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah

IANS | June 12, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Thursday that the senior men’s team will be playing its first-ever bilateral T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah later this year. CWI added that the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) are the series host, with the side looking to prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, set to happen later this year.

Shooting World Cup: Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze in rifle 3 positions in Munich

IANS | June 12, 2025 5:24 PM

Munich, June 12 (IANS) Indian shooting sensation Sift Kaur Samra added yet another accolade to her growing list of international achievements, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup (rifle/pistol) here on Thursday.

Saurashtra Pro T20: Aryan Sorath Lions beat Zalawad Strikers in Super Over

IANS | June 12, 2025 12:18 AM

Rajkot, June 12 (IANS) In a thrilling contest, Aryan Sorath Lions defeated Zalawad Strikers in a Super Over in a Saurashtra Pro T20 League match played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. Jay Gohil’s century, the first of the event, went in vain as his team lost the match even after competing till the last ball of the game.

BWF officials visit Indira Gandhi Stadium for 2026 event preparations

IANS | June 12, 2025 12:00 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Officials from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) visited the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi for a routine inspection of the Gymnastics Centre, the proposed venue for the upcoming BWF India Open 2026 and the BWF World Championships 2026.

Libema Open: Hurkacz powers through pain, defeats Bautista Agut

IANS | June 11, 2025 11:25 PM

‘s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), June 11 (IANS) Poland's Hubert Hurkacz overcame a mid-match back injury on Wednesday to prevail on his debut at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, advancing to the second round of the grass-court ATP 250 event with a hard-fought win.