Paris, Nov 1 (IANS) Jannik Sinner moved one step closer to reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking with a commanding victory over Ben Shelton at the Paris Masters.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India pacer Atul Wasan has termed India’s batting collapse in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne “a concern”, saying that the World Cup-winning team showed traces of overconfidence and failed to play to its potential.
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has recounted the hard times he faced while undergoing rehabilitation from the injury he suffered in England and how frustrating the process is. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant also talked about how demotivating the rehab period was and how he did not lose focus, which contributed to his success.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wasan hailed the Indian women's cricket team’s stunning semifinal victory over Australia at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, calling it one of the most enjoyable matches he has seen in years.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In front of a packed home crowd, Dabang Delhi K.C. were crowned champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, after a thrilling 31-28 victory against Puneri Paltan at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday. This is their second PKL title, having previously been crowned champions in Season 8, when current head coach Joginder Narwal was their captain.
Panaji, Oct 31 (IANS) The prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 was inaugurated on Friday at a vibrant opening ceremony at which it was announced that the tournament trophy will be named after five-time World Champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. The opening ceremony, a celebration of India and Goa’s rich culture — highlighted by a dazzling light and music show portraying the Spirit and Story of Chess, set the stage for the mega event at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium on Friday.
Hong Kong, Oct 31 (IANS) Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin added a five-under-par 65 to his opening round 60 for a two-shot lead in the Hong Kong Open on Friday. The LIV Golf star leads on 15-under here at Hong Kong Golf Club from second-placed American Peter Uihlein, Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and Jazz Janewattananond.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, will grace the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave, which will be held on Saturday (November 1) at The Trident Hotel, Mumbai.
Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch weighed in on India’s playing eleven composition following their four-wicket defeat to Australia in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, adding that he would be very surprised if left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh isn’t back in the playing eleven for the third game in Hobart on Sunday.
Pune, Oct 31 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya, who trailed by two shots after round three, saved his best for the last as he upstaged the pre-tournament favourite Yuvraj Sandhu and snatched victory in a playoff at The Poona Club Open 2025, an INR 1 crore event, played at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Friday.
