UCL 2024-25: Real vs Atletico, PSG vs Liverpool, Bayern vs Leverkusen headline Ro16 draw

IANS | February 21, 2025 6:05 PM

Nyon, Feb 21 (IANS) The Champions League Round of 16 draw, conducted at the UEFA's House of European Football here on Friday, was headlined by two heavyweight domestic clashes as Real Madrid will face neighbours Atletico Madrid and German giants Bayern Munich take on defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The first leg matches are set to take place on March 4 and 5 with the return leg slated to be played on March 11 and 12.

Champions Trophy: Virat is trying a bit too hard, feels Kumble

IANS | February 21, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble feels that Virat Kohli is "trying too hard" to come out of his lean patch after he scored 22 off 38 against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Thursday.

Qatar Open: Rublev converts 8th match point in dramatic win over De Minaur in Doha

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:41 PM

Doha, Feb 20 (IANS) Andrey Rublev dug deep and took a difficult route to the semifinals of the Qatar Open, converting his eighth match point in a dramatic win over second seed Alex de Minaur in the ATP 500 event here on Thursday. The fifth seed Rublev came back after losing the second set for a dramatic 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(8) triumph over De Minaur of Australia, in which he let slip seven match points before crossing the line.

Champions Trophy: What was good to see was that Gill stayed there till the end, says Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:14 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) After India began their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma said it was good to see vice-captain Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 101, stay till the end in the chase of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gill took his time before grinding it hard on a sluggish pitch and amidst the pressure of wickets falling around to hit an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes.