IPL 2025: Kohli backs Patidar to lead RCB for a long time

IANS | March 17, 2025 11:15 PM

Bengaluru, March 17 (IANS) Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has expressed his full support for Rajat Patidar, the newly appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain, stating that he has all the qualities to lead the franchise successfully for a long time.

Lucknow Super Giants team meets UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath

IANS | March 17, 2025 10:59 PM

Lucknow, March 17 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. The meeting, attended by team owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant, was a courtesy visit where the Chief Minister extended his best wishes for the upcoming IPL season.

Messi rested for FIFA WC qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay due to discomfort

IANS | March 17, 2025 10:10 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Lionel Messi has been rested by Argentina ahead of their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers games which was confirmed after head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the 26-man squad on Monday. Alongside Messi, Paulo Dybala also misses out on his third consecutive national team duty through injury.

Swiss Open 2025: Sindhu, Sen eye top form in Basel

IANS | March 17, 2025 7:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will aim to regain top form as the USD 250,000 Swiss Open begins in Basel on Tuesday . The tournament will feature a strong Indian presence across all categories.