Windies great Viv Richards reveals what quality of Virat Kohli he cherishes the most

IANS | March 2, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) After India talismanic batter Virat Kohli silenced his critics of his form with a match-winning Champions Trophy century against Pakistan, former West Indies World Cup-winning skipper Vivian Richards revealed the one quality of Kohli’s game he would have loved to adopt if he were playing in today’s era.

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters out of playoffs race after 1-1 draw with Jamshedpur FC

IANS | March 1, 2025 11:59 PM

Kochi, March 1 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC came from behind to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday night. Korou Singh scored a brilliant goal to put the home side ahead in the 35th minute before Drincic’s own goal brought Jamshedpur FC back into the game in the second half.

IML 2025: Rahul Sharma’s hat-trick inspires India Masters to 8-wkt win against SA Masters

IANS | March 1, 2025 11:30 PM

Vadodara, March 1 (IANS) A historic hat-trick from leg-spinner Rahul Sharma helped India Masters convincingly beat South Africa Masters by eight wickets in the second leg of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 as they continued their winning run in the tournament. Rahul Sharma turned the clock back to the golden era of India’s spin domination at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium as he helped the India Masters win comfortably.

AFC U20 Asian Cup: Australia lift maiden title with thrilling win over Saudi Arabia on penalties

IANS | March 1, 2025 10:49 PM

Shenzhen, March 1 (IANS) Australia triumphed in a dramatic AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 final, defeating Saudi Arabia 5-4 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following 120 minutes of play at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen. The match began with Saudi Arabia nearly taking the lead in the third minute when Hussain Al Raqwani’s quick thinking set up Talal Haji for a clear shot on goal. However, Australian goalkeeper Steven Hall was quick to parry the attempt, keeping the score level.

Bengaluru Open 2025: Top seeds Chandrasekar/Ho win doubles title with straight sets win

IANS | March 1, 2025 10:35 PM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Top seeds Anirudh Chandrasekar and Ray Ho beat Australia’s Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios 6-2, 6-4 to win the men's doubles title in the 2025 Bengaluru Open at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium here on Saturday. The Indo-Taiwanese pair delivered a commanding performance, with Chandrasekar and Ho picking up their sixth ATP Challenger title.