NZ batter Kane Williamson signs up for Middlesex and London Spirit

IANS | February 17, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) New Zealand’s premier batter Kane Williamson has signed up with both Middlesex and London Spirit for the 2025 cricketing summer in England. The long stint will ensure that Williamson, widely regarded as one of the greatest modern-day batters in the game, would call Lord’s as his home ground from May to September.

Raina recalls 'masterstroke' moment of India's 2013 Champions Trophy title-winning campaign

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina reminisced about the 'masterstroke' moment of the MS Dhoni-led side during their 2013 edition's title-winning campaign in England. India's Champions Trophy 2013 win will be remembered in the annals of history, as the national team went undefeated throughout the tournament.

Champions Trophy: PCB reveals why Indian flag was missing from stadiums

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:10 PM

Karachi, Feb 17 (IANS) A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19.

FIH Pro League: India look to continue winning momentum against Germany

IANS | February 17, 2025 2:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) After a mixed start to their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign, the Indian men’s hockey team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, is ready to take on Germany in its upcoming matches at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here. Having bounced back from a 3-1 loss to Spain in their opener with a commanding 2-0 win in the second game, India are eager to continue their winning momentum against the German side.