India finishes second overall in year’s first Shooting World Cup

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Indian shooting team finished a credible second in the year’s first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the young trap mixed team pair of Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru missed a shot at a potential medal, even gold, by a point, in the final event of the roster.

ICC eyes changes to two-ball rule in ODIs: Report

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering altering the rules with the use of two new balls in ODI cricket in a bit to balance the game for bowlers.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shelton lose in Monte Carlo quarterfinals

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:24 PM

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 11 (IANS) Indian ace Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton's men's doubles campaign at the Monte Carlo Masters ended in the quarterfinals after losing to Monegasque Romain Arneodo and partner Manuel Guinard on Friday.

Ikonz launches AI digital avatar of Sourav ‘Dada’ Ganguly on HXR device

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:07 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) AI-driven digital experiences provider Ikonz has announced the launch of AI digital avatar of cricket legend Sourav 'Dada' Ganguly on the Holographic Extended Reality (HXR) device, marking a new era in digital representation and intellectual property management.

ISL Final: Powerhouse Mohun Bagan take on spirited Bengaluru with Cup on the line

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:04 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Bengaluru FC in the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 in a blockbuster winner-takes-all clash befitting of a much-awaited title clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday (April 12). MBSG are the League Shield Winners, whereas Bengaluru FC finished third in the standings and then cruised past the challenges that fronted them in the Eliminator and semifinal to make it to the summit clash.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for redemption against in-form Punjab Kings

IANS | April 11, 2025 4:38 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) return home with their backs to the wall, desperate to turn their fortunes around as they take on a confident Punjab Kings (PBKS) side in Match 27 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. After an electrifying start to the season, SRH have stumbled into a worrying slide that threatens to derail their campaign unless they act swiftly.

IPL 2025: Kohli becomes first batter to score 1000 boundaries in tournament

IANS | April 11, 2025 12:04 AM

Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, becoming the first player to smash 1000 boundaries in the tournament's rich history. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart, who has now played in all 18 IPL seasons, reached the milestone during Match 24 of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Bosch banned from PSL for one year after withdrawing to join IPL's Mumbai Indians

IANS | April 10, 2025 11:41 PM

Lahore, April 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year ban on South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The decision, announced on Thursday, comes after Bosch unilaterally ended his contract with Peshawar Zalmi to join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians as a replacement player.