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Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) History was witnessed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentina football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and admiration from fans in Delhi. Thousands gathered to see the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning widespread praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Delhi Police.

IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green fetches Rs 30 crore from KKR in mock bidding

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Cameron Green underlined his status as the most sought-after player ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, fetching Rs 30.5 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a mock bidding exercise.

Ashes: Stokes calls on England to show 'bit of a dog' in must-win third Test at Adelaide

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:11 PM

Adelaide, Dec 15 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has called on his side to show ‘a bit of dog’ in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The clash in Adelaide marks a return for Stokes to the venue where he made his Test debut 12 years ago, adding further weight to the occasion as England look to mount a fightback.

Manu Bhaker, Simranpreet Kaur Brar strike gold in women’s 25m sports pistol in National Shooting C'ship

IANS | December 15, 2025 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and ISSF World Cup Final 2025 gold medallist Simranpreet Kaur Brar delivered top-class performances to win gold medals in the senior and junior women’s 25m sports pistol events, respectively, of the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Tughlakabad near New Delhi on Monday.

Team has done India proud: President Murmu congratulates India’s Squash World Cup-winning contingent

IANS | December 15, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian team for their historic victory in the first-ever Squash World Cup, stating that they have ‘done India proud. Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions after defeating top seeds Hong Kong-China on their home turf at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday.

GOAT India Tour: Jay Shah gifts T20 World Cup tickets, a signed jersey, and a bat to Messi

IANS | December 15, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah on the last leg of the GOAT India Tour, here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Messi was also gifted with a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez.

IPL 2026 Auction: Clear about our targets to complete our squad, says DC CEO

IANS | December 15, 2025 5:31 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi Capitals' (DC) CEO Sunil Gupta said the franchise is clear in the players they wish to target and complete their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, to be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

IPL 2026 Auction: Green, Livingstone, Bishnoi on radar as teams get ready to make big buys

IANS | December 15, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The spotlight will be on the likes of Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone and Ravi Bishnoi as ten franchises gear up for the IPL 2026 auction, set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. It will mark the third straight time of an IPL auction happening outside India after Dubai (2024) and Jeddah (2025).

Shaheen Afridi forced to end spell midway on BBL debut due to ‘dangerous bowling’

IANS | December 15, 2025 4:49 PM

Geelong, Dec 15 (IANS) Shaheen Shah Afridi endured a difficult start to his Big Bash League career after being taken out of the attack for dangerous bowling during Brisbane Heat’s clash with Melbourne Renegades here at the Simonds Stadium on Monday.

'It felt chaotic and left me quietly uneasy': Abhinav Bindra on how Messi's GOAT India tour unfolded

IANS | December 15, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra was left "uneasy" at the manner in which Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour was handled. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here. He straightaway proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he will have a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of people.

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Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green fetches Rs 30 crore from KKR in mock bidding

Ashes: Stokes calls on England to show 'bit of a dog' in must-win third Test at Adelaide

Manu Bhaker, Simranpreet Kaur Brar strike gold in women’s 25m sports pistol in National Shooting C'ship

Team has done India proud: President Murmu congratulates India’s Squash World Cup-winning contingent

GOAT India Tour: Jay Shah gifts T20 World Cup tickets, a signed jersey, and a bat to Messi

IPL 2026 Auction: Clear about our targets to complete our squad, says DC CEO

IPL 2026 Auction: Green, Livingstone, Bishnoi on radar as teams get ready to make big buys

Shaheen Afridi forced to end spell midway on BBL debut due to ‘dangerous bowling’

'It felt chaotic and left me quietly uneasy': Abhinav Bindra on how Messi's GOAT India tour unfolded

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