Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Punjab Kings were dealt a major blow during their high-octane clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday as New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson walked off the field just two balls into his spell, citing hip discomfort.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged winners of the Indian Super League (ISL) once again, crowning themselves as champions with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC in the final of the 2024-25 edition at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium here on Saturday. Jamie Maclaren’s extra-time winner proved to be the difference in the game after Jason Cummings equalised following Alberto Rodriguez’s own goal.
Madrid, April 12 (IANS) With Real Madrid on the hinges of both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League charge, head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to get back their ‘good feeling’ against Alaves on Sunday. Madrid are now four points behind rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga and were handed a shocking 0-3 loss against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition.
Cape Town, April 12 (IANS) Four of the five Indian women made the cut at the Investec SA Women’s Open golf championship here on Saturday. Leading them was Mysuru’s Pranavi Urs, who shot a round of 5-under 67 as she went up to Tied-16th after being Tied-68 a day earlier. Added to her first-round 72, Pranavi is now 5-under for two rounds and six shots behind Chiara Tamburlini of Switzerland (68-65).
Jhansi, April 12 (IANS) Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh Hockey won their respective quarterfinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 and progressed to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament being played in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally submitted a bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, a move that would bring the football royalty of the continent to India. India’s bid to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to the subcontinent was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its Annual General Body meeting at the 35th AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.
Manchester, April 12 (IANS) Kevin De Bruyne wants to leave Manchester City, having helped the side secure a Champions League spot for next season. The City skipper was at his talismanic best in Saturday’s crucial 5-2 victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, both scoring and setting up an assist for Mateo Kovacic.
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant believes the only way for him to get out of his recent batting slump, which has seen him score 40 runs across the opening six games, is to spend as much time at the crease as he can.
Jaipur, April 12 (IANS) After going without a title in 17 years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are currently in fourth position in the points table. They have made a superb start with three wins and two losses in five matches. One of the things that seems to have changed RCB's fortunes this season is the appointment of Rajat Patidar as captain.
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Half-centuries by Nicholas Pooran (61) and Aiden Markram (58) propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a six-wicket victory, with three balls to spare, over the table toppers Gujarat Titans at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
