New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday through a social media post on his ‘X’ account. Ashwin added that he now aims to explore playing in overseas T20 leagues.
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Mirra Andreeva cruised to a first-round victory while 12th seed Elina Svitolina was knocked out in the opening round of women's singles in the US Open here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Goa as the host city for the FIDE World Cup 2025, describing it as a proud moment for Indian chess and a testament to the sport’s growing popularity in the country.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Sergio Perez said he had “nothing to prove” and only wanted to rediscover the joy of competing in Formula One after Cadillac confirmed his return to the grid next season.
Paris, Aug 26 (IANS) PV Sindhu began her campaign with a confident Round-of-64 victory in women's singles, while in the men's singles, H.S. Prannoy progressed to the second round to assuage the disappointment of Lakshya Sen's early exit at the BWF World Championship 2025 here on Tuesday.
Paris, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s HS Prannoy successfully avoided the fate that befell compatriot Lakshya Sen, advancing to the Round of 32 in the men’s singles event at the ongoing BWF World Championships 2025 here on Tuesday. The 33-year-old edged past Finland’s Joakim Oldorff in a tightly contested match, winning 21-18, 21-15 in 47 minutes.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Formula One newcomers Cadillac have firmly dismissed speculation linking former Red Bull boss Christian Horner with a role in their setup, reiterating their full backing for current team principal Graeme Lowdon ahead of their 2026 debut.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The FIDE World Cup has finally found its host city, with the global governing body of chess announcing on Tuesday that Goa will stage the prestigious tournament from October 30 to November 27. The marquee event, however, is set to miss the presence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen, who is unlikely to participate.
Dortmund, Aug 26 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of forward Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea.
Xinjiang (China), Aug 26 (IANS) India’s young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala, an International Training Camp and Tournament for U-17, U-19, and U-23, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15–30, 2025. Organised by the Chinese Boxing Federation and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Government, the event has brought together top youth boxing talent from across the globe.
