Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans to support the exiled female cricketers from Afghanistan will be bankrolled via contributions by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Australia (CA), a report claimed on Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s ambition to host the centennial edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 faces tough competition as Commonwealth Sport has officially confirmed receiving expressions of interest (EOIs) from seven nations and territories across four continents.
New Chandigarh, April 16 (IANS) Punjab Kings registered a record-breaking win in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), picking a 16-run win over the Kolkata Knight Riders at the New PCA Stadium at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. Doing so, Punjab defended the lowest total in IPL history.
Barcelona, April 16 (IANS) Rafa Yuste, FC Barcelona’s vice president of sport, has harshly criticised a decision by La Liga’s Disciplinary Committee to give Kylian Mbappe a one-game ban after his horror challenge in the game against Alaves. Mbappe was sent off for a lunge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco. The referee's report stated Mbappe was sent off for violent conduct, which results in a punishment of between one to three matches.
Manchester, April 16 (IANS) The second leg clash in Europa League quarterfinals with French side Lyon is the biggest match of Manchester United's season to date, with the tie level at 2-2 and the prize of a last-four duel with Athletic Club or Rangers at stake.
Jhansi, April 16 (IANS) Hockey Punjab lifted the title in the Senior Men's National Championship 2025 as they defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh 4-1 in the final in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Jugraj Singh was in top form for Hockey Punjab, having finished the tournament as the second-highest goalscorer with five goals, and even recorded a crucial brace in the final. Young sensation Araijeet Singh Hundal also played a crucial role in the attack and claimed three goals to his name.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Struggling for consistency in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) will hope that two of their senior-most players — Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah — rediscover their touch when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma was pursuing a life in the forces and perhaps he would have succeeded had it not been for his attempts to secure an extra four percent in 10th standard.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) received a major boost as the fast bowler Mayank Yadav has joined the squad. The 22-year-old pacer is likely to be available for LSG's next game against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his wife, actress Sagarika Ghatge, have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple announced the joyous news on Wednesday, sharing a greyscale family portrait on social media.
