PGTI NexGen: Bishmadpal, Brashwarpal, and Manjot lead after round one of Phillaur Open

IANS | March 25, 2025 8:19 PM

Ludhiana, March 25 (IANS) The young Chandigarh trio of twin brothers Bishmadpal Singh and Brashwarpal Singh as well as Manjot Singh shot scores of five-under 66 to take the joint lead at the end of the opening round of the PGTI NexGen’s Phillaur Open presented by R S Gill being played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab.

IPL 2025: Champions like Russell always bounce back, says KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun

IANS | March 25, 2025 7:56 PM

Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun has thrown his weight behind Andre Russell, backing the star all-rounder to bounce back in their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. After an underwhelming performance in their season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Russell is keen to make a statement in their second match in Guwahati.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings at NaMo Stadium

IANS | March 25, 2025 7:32 PM

Ahmedabad, March 25 (IANS) Gujarat Titans have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Punjab Kings in Match 5 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday. The game marks the beginning of a new era for the Punjab Kings with skipper Shreyas Iyer at the helm for the first time for his new franchise after leading Kolkata to victory in the 2024 season, and under the tenure of newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting.

Chamara Silva appointed as head coach of Sri Lanka U19 team

IANS | March 25, 2025 6:58 PM

Colombo, March 25 (IANS) Former batter Chamara Silva has been appointed head coach of Sri Lanka's U19 Men’s team, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Tuesday. Chamara will be responsible for preparing the Sri Lanka U19 team for the ICC U19 World Cup in 2026, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

National Women’s Hockey: Odisha, Maharashtra, Bengal win on Day 6

IANS | March 25, 2025 6:43 PM

Ranchi, March 25 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Bengal secured another win in their respective matches on the sixth day of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.

Tendulkar wishes KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty endless joy, says ‘A beautiful new journey begins’

IANS | March 25, 2025 6:15 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to congratulate wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty after the couple announced the arrival of their baby girl on Monday. Rahul and his wife Athiya, who tied the knot in January 2023 and confirmed the pregnancy in November 2024, have been blessed with a baby girl, the wicketkeeper announced through a social media post.