Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) “Pretty eventful evening”: That’s how Mo Bobat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Director of Cricket, offered a firsthand account of the moment the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came to a screeching halt on May 8 due to the sudden outbreak of military conflict between India and Pakistan.
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Professional boxing, The Super Fighter Series, makes a thrilling return to India this Sunday at the iconic Sunburn Union, Bengaluru, featuring the WBA Asia Middle East title fight in the super lightweight division between Indian star Faizan Anwar and Ghana’s Kpakpo Allotey.
Charlotte, May 16 (IANS) Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas, who has never finished in the Top-20 at a Major, shot his best score in the PGA Championship with a 7-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in a field that has 98 of the world’s Top-100 players. Another player of Indian interest, Akshay Bhatia, carded 1-under 70 to be Tied-29, but Sahith Theegala pulled out the night before the first day as his strained neck continued to affect his movements.
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) After a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Amidst the debate over who should be appointed as India’s new Test captain, former opener Wasim Jaffer said Shubman Gill should lead the Test team on the upcoming tour of England whenever ‘automatic choice’ Jasprit Bumrah needs rest.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar reflected on the surreal moment when Virat Kohli handed him the franchise’s captaincy ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and said he didn't know how to react to the situation then Kohli calmed him down, saying "you deserve it, you earned it".
Rome, May 15 (IANS) Tommy Paul continued his impressive form at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday, as he surged into the last-four stage once again, becoming the first American to reach consecutive semifinals in Rome since Pete Sampras in 1993-94.
Doha, May 15 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning World Champion in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, will participate in his first Diamond League meet of the season in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, hoping to make a winning start in the event in which he has won the final.
St. John’s (Antigua), May 15 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Patna, May 15 (IANS) Haryana stamped their authority on the wrestling mat at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Bihar, finishing with a commanding tally of 21 medals – eight gold, five silver, and eight bronze – across boys and girls’ categories. Maharashtra followed in second place with 17, with four gold, while Delhi’s boys and Rajasthan’s girls rounded out the top three in their respective divisions.
