WPL 2025: Mandhana, Perry help RCB post 199/3 against MI in last league match

IANS | March 11, 2025 9:25 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Playing with freedom in their final league match, dethroned champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a half-century by skipper Smriti Mandhana and vital contributions from their top order to post 199/3 against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Brabourne Stadium here on Tuesday.

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 kicks off in New Delhi

IANS | March 11, 2025 8:41 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The world of para-athletics turned its spotlight on India on Tuesday as the much-anticipated World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 commenced at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The grand opening ceremony saw an enthusiastic crowd, including top dignitaries, athletes, and spectators from around the world. The event, which is open to all, has drawn 280 athletes from 20 countries, competing across 98 events over the next three days.

Rookie Lavanya takes one-shot lead in sixth leg of WPGT

IANS | March 11, 2025 8:25 PM

Gurugram, March 11 (IANS) Rookie Lavanya Jadon birdied the closing hole to take the sole lead at 2-under in the first round of the sixth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Gary Player-designed DLF Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.

Shubman Gill arrives in Mumbai after winning Champions Trophy

IANS | March 11, 2025 7:47 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) India vice-captain Shubman Gill arrived in Mumbai after lifting the ICC Champions Trophy title in Dubai. He was seen coming out of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday evening. India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday to claim the third title in the eight-team tournament. India became the most successful team in the Champions Trophy, surpassing Australia's feat of two titles.

All-England badminton: Prannoy loses to Popov in first round

IANS | March 11, 2025 7:02 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) India's former World No. 6, H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.