India finish World Boxing Cup campaign with 6 medals

IANS | April 6, 2025 1:43 PM

Foz Do Iguacu (Brazil), April 6 (IANS) The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu.

PCB defends Khushdil Shah after ugly fight with NZ fans post 0-3 loss in ODI series

IANS | April 5, 2025 11:57 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s disastrous tour of New Zealand ended not just with a third straight ODI defeat, but also in controversy as all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got into an ugly confrontation with taunting fans at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later issued a statement confirming the incident and defending their player’s actions, citing abuse and anti-Pakistan slogans from a section of foreign, reportedly Afghan, spectators.

Golf: Diksha and Pranavi make the cut in rain-hit Joburg Ladies Open

IANS | April 5, 2025 10:57 PM

Johannesburg (South Africa), April 5 (IANS) Pranavi Urs faltered in the second round at the weather-hit Joburg Ladies Open but made the 36-hole cut alongside Diksha Dagar, who turned in an even par round in the second round. Diksha (71-73) and Pranavi (70-77) at the Par-73 Modderfontein Golf Club saw them positioned at T-22 and T-56th, respectively.