WPL 2025: Lanning’s valiant 92 powers DC to 177/5 against Giants

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:39 PM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) Meg Lanning’s highest score in the Women’s Premier League, a 57-ball 92, took the Delhi Capitals to 177/5 in 20 overs against the Gujarat Giants in Match 17, here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Rajeev Shulka, Ashish Shelar to represent BCCI in Asian Cricket Council

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:21 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) With Jay Shah taking over as Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar as its representatives in the Board of Directors of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

'If you work hard, no one can stop you': Salima Tete's inspiring message on Women's Day

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete shared an inspiring message for young girls, urging them to dream big and break barriers in whichever discipline they are. Salima’s journey from a small village in Jharkhand to the international stage is a testament to her grit and determination. She first caught the nation’s attention when she captained the Indian junior team to a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Women's Day: Samarthanam, CABI announce coaching camp for top 29 women cricketers

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:28 PM

Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), under the aegis of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, has announced that it will organise a five-day coaching camp for the top 29 women cricketers who delivered outstanding performances in the Women’s National Championships over the years.

Man Utd ‘need to survive’ against Arsenal on Sunday: Ruben Amorim

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:07 PM

Manchester, March 7 (IANS) Arsenal and Manchester United are all set to clash for the third time this season, with the Gunners having won the first league match and the Red Devils prevailing in the FA Cup on penalty shootouts. The two historic rivals are all set to take stage at Old Trafford on Sunday but Ruben Amorim believes he saw signs of fatigue in the 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and given Arsenal’s ruthless 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United ‘will need to survive’ in the game.

Preparations for LA28 and India’s bid for 2036 Olympics discussed at Chintan Shivir

IANS | March 7, 2025 7:45 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India’s preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Friday.

Enzo Maresca envisioned Reece James as a midfielder since day one at Chelsea

IANS | March 7, 2025 7:20 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) Reece James' ability to play in various positions has always been one of his key strengths, and Enzo Maresca shared that he spoke about the possibility of the Chelsea captain playing in midfield just one day after taking the job. During the latter part of his 2018/19 loan at Wigan Athletic, James stood out in a central midfield role, earning the club's Player of the Year, Player's Player of the Year, and Goal of the Season awards by the end of the campaign.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Para Games

IANS | March 7, 2025 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 6th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Para Games at Thyagaraj Stadium here on Friday. The three-day sporting event celebrates the remarkable resilience and achievements of para-athletes from India’s leading Oil & Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

We weren’t anywhere the levels we had to be against AZ Alkmaar, admits Postecoglou

IANS | March 7, 2025 6:34 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) After Tottenham Hotspur’s shocking 0-1 defeat against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Europa League, head coach Ange Postecoglou admitted his side was not close to the levels they need to be to progress in the competition. An own goal by Lucas Bergvall separated the sides at the end of 90 minutes, with the second leg slated to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Thursday.