Blue Tigers brace for fierce and competitive game in Bangladesh

IANS | November 16, 2025 6:35 PM

Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian senior men’s team arrived in Dhaka on Saturday evening, three days before their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against the hosts. Despite both teams being out of contention for qualification, Blue Tigers goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said that the rivalry will remain intact.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: India off to perfect start as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush & Narender secure medals

IANS | November 16, 2025 6:21 PM

Greater Noida, Nov 16 (IANS) World Champion Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush Phangal, and Narender Berwal powered India to a flawless opening as all four secured medals with dominant wins on Day 1 of the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. With the tournament restricted to only the world’s eight top boxers in each category, the Indian quartet swept through the opening round to enter the semis, guaranteeing podium finishes at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

1st Test: Thought India should have scored more in first innings: Kumble

IANS | November 16, 2025 4:28 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the hosts missed an opportunity of scoring more runs in the first innings, adding that they looked rattled by the challenging pitch and conditions on offer.

1st Test: Partnership between Bavuma and Bosch hurt us, says Pant

IANS | November 16, 2025 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that the 44-run partnership between South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Corbin Bosch with seam bowling did harm the hosts, as they suffered a 30-run defeat at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Partnerships with Bosch and Jansen gave us the impetus: Bavuma

IANS | November 16, 2025 3:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma credited the lower-order partnerships with Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen for providing the crucial momentum in their 30-run victory over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.