RPL Season 1: Chennai Bulls, Hyderabad Heroes register big wins on Day 12 (Ld)

IANS | June 26, 2025 9:55 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The Chennai Bulls and Hyderabad Heroes put on quite a show for their fans, as they won at a canter against the Kalinga Black Tigers and the Delhi Redz, respectively, on Day 12 of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, here on Thursday.

2nd Test: Nissanka, Chandimal help Sri Lanka edge ahead with 43-run lead vs Bangladesh

IANS | June 26, 2025 9:16 PM

Colombo, June 26 (IANS) A sublime unbeaten 146 by opener Pathum Nissanka and his crucial 194-run second-wicket stand with Dinesh Chandimal (93) helped Sri Lanka finish Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in firm control, reaching stumps on 290 for 2 for a lead of 43 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo extends stay at Al Nassr until 2027

IANS | June 26, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has ended months of speculation over his club's future by signing a contract extension with Al Nassr that will keep him at the Saudi Arabian club until 2027.

Stop clock for Tests, new DRS protocols amongst notable rule changes by ICC

IANS | June 26, 2025 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Men’s international cricket will witness notable rule changes from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including a stop clock for Tests and new Decision Review System (DRS) protocols. Although the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has kicked off with new rules, white-ball rule changes are effective from July 2.

Nikhat, Olympic medallist Lovlina to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad

IANS | June 26, 2025 5:09 PM

Hyderabad (Telangana), June 26 (IANS) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will be among the top Indian women pugilists battling it out for glory and a spot in the national camp at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, to be played at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, in Hyderabad, Telangana from June 27-July 1.

Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to step down after almost 19 years in charge

IANS | June 26, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland’s CEO, will be stepping down from his role at the end of August, after spending almost 19 years in charge. Appointed to the role in December 2006, Deutrom played an instrumental role in Ireland’s progression as a full-member nation and achieved Test-playing status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017.