IPL 2025: Batters falter again as Harshal Patel claims four as CSK stumble to 154

IANS | April 25, 2025 9:46 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batters faltered again as Harshal Patel claimed four wickets to his name, alongside two wickets each by skipper Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat, to restrict the hosts to 154 all out in 19.5 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. For the batting side, Dewald Brevis’ 25-ball 42 was the highlight of the innings.

Nida Dar takes an extended break from cricket to prioritise mental health

IANS | April 25, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Nida Dar, widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest women's cricketers, has announced an indefinite break from cricket to focus on her mental well-being. The 38-year-old confirmed her decision through a post on social media platform X, citing personal and professional challenges that have taken a toll on her mental health.

APRC 2025: Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif lead in Indu Chandhok Memorial South India Rally

IANS | April 25, 2025 8:50 PM

Chennai, April 25 (INAS) Reigning national champion Karna Kadur of Bengaluru set the early pace to take a slender lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship after two loops of the short Super Special Stage, which kick-started the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally at the Madras International Circuit, here on Friday.

Delhi’s Rashmika Sahgal wins pistol triple crown in Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting

IANS | April 25, 2025 8:27 PM

New Delhi/Bhopal, April 25 (IANS) Rashmika Sahgal of Delhi bagged a triple crown in the women’s 10m air pistol in the two-day final of the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship at the M.P. State Academy (MPSA) ranges in Bhopal on Friday. A top domestic competition attracting top shooters from across India, the event is being held in two centres simultaneously, the pistol events in Bhopal and the rifle competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.

Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational: Cheema surges ahead with flawless 64 on Day Two

IANS | April 25, 2025 8:04 PM

Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) Angad Cheema of Chandigarh fired a flawless eight-under 64 to surge into a one-shot lead at a total of 14-under 130 in Round Two of the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational 2025 golf tournament being played at the Prestige Golfshire Club in Bengaluru. Angad (66-64), who was three shots off the lead in tied fourth place after the first round, gained three spots as a result of his outstanding second-round effort in the 54-hole event.

IPL 2025: Umran Malik joins KKR for rehab and return to cricket programme

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Tearaway pacer Umran Malik, who was ruled out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, has joined the franchise for a rehab and return to cricket programme, which will continue for the remainder of the season.

IPL 2025: Rachin, Shankar make way for Brevis, Hooda as SRH opt to bowl vs CSK

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:27 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. With both sides sitting at the bottom of the points table with just four points each from eight matches, this clash is crucial for their playoff hopes.