Abu Dhabi, Sep 18 (IANS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in a must-win Group B match of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana credited head coach Amol Muzumdar’s message about a fightback as one of the main reasons behind the team’s spirited performance, leading to a 102-run victory over World No.1 Australia in the second ODI in New Chandigarh.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a part of Team India for the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, set to be held from November 7-9 at Kowloon Cricket Club. Ashwin’s inclusion marks a major boost for India’s campaign in the fast-paced, six-a-side global tournament.
Tokyo, Sep 18 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra's defence of his World title ended in bitter disappointment as the Indian two-time Olympic medallist finished a humbling eighth, struggling for rhythm and failing to produce his best in the javelin throw final in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday. Chopra could only produce a best effort of 84.03m, nowhere close to his personal best of 90.23m, which he achieved earlier in the season in Doha.
Dubai, Sep 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu opened up on her team’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and expressed confidence in her girls doing well in the global event.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for supporting him through some of the toughest moments of his career, especially when he suffered a serious knee injury in 2021.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh praised the team’s co-owner, Preity Zinta, highly and commended her efforts during the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Calling for Pan-India celebrations to mark the centenary of Indian hockey - a journey which began in 1925 when the first national sports body was formed, Hockey India has launched the 50-day countdown which will culminate into special celebrations on November 7.
Dubai, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has called on his team to sharpen their batting in the middle overs as they gear up for a high-stakes Asia Cup Super Four clash against India on September 21.
Dubai, Sep 18 (IANS) After all the off-field drama and an hour’s delay in getting on the park, Pakistan finally found their way into the Super Four stage from Group A of the Asia Cup 2025, defeating hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 41 runs at the Dubai International Stadium here on Wednesday.
