Shillong, March 22 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC have agreed to a new two-year contract extension with head coach Juan Pedro Benali, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced on Saturday.
Greater Noida, March 22 (IANS) World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan’s Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Ahead of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign against Mumbai Indians in Chennai, former India batter Kedar Jadhav said Rahul Tripathi should bat at No.3 position for the side in the yellow jersey, citing his ability to rattle any bowling line-up.
Pattaya, March 22 (IANS) Kuwait reignited their knockout stage hopes after defeating India 4-2 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 Group A tie on Saturday.
Wollongong (Australia), March 22 (IANS) Diksha Dagar stayed in the Top 10 for the third straight day and Pranavi Urs joined her at the end of the third round of the Ford Women’s NSW Open here on Saturday. Diksha added 2-under 69 to her earlier rounds of 67-68 and at 9-under for 54 holes is placed Tied-eighth in windy conditions.
Shanghai, March 23 (IANS) Oscar Piastri was “pumped” to claim his first Formula 1 pole position in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix after admitting to some struggles earlier in the session. After Piastri displayed good pace in Saturday’s Sprint earlier in the day, the Australian continued to look in strong form during Qualifying, grabbing a provisional pole in Q3 before sealing it for real by the chequered flag.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) The El Clasico of Indian Premier League (IPL) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will return as the two most successful franchises lock horns in their opening match of the 2025 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
Shillong, March 22 (IANS) NorthEast United midfielder Macarton Louis Nickson has received a maiden India call-up ahead of the side's AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier opener against Bangladesh.
New Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ new head coach Ricky Ponting is all pumped up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and shared his thoughts for the season including building the best-ever team in the franchise's history to lift their maiden title.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While the IPL has revolutionised cricket and brought in significant revenue, it has also faced controversies that have tainted its reputation. As the cash-rich league enters its 18th edition, let's recall some of the biggest controversies to have taken place in the league which had significant impact on the tournament.
