WPL 2025: Sarah, Niki, Sanskriti debut as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl vs Mumbai Indians

IANS | February 15, 2025 7:29 PM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS) Two-time finalist Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against former winner Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Season 3 at the Kotambi Stadium here on Saturday. Sarah Bryce and Niki Prasad will make their debut for Delhi Capitals, while Sanskriti Gupta will play her maiden match for Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Open 2025: Unseeded Japanese duo Imamura/Noguchi claim doubles title

IANS | February 15, 2025 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Unseeded pair Masamichi Imamura and Rio Noguchi claimed the 2025 Delhi Open men's doubles title with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory over second seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Courtney John Lock at the DLTA Complex here on Saturday. The Japanese duo showcased resilience and precision, breaking their opponents early in both sets to cap off a remarkable run at the ATP Challenger 75 event.

Fairness does not exist in tennis, says Kyrgios on Sinner’s three-month doping ban

IANS | February 15, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) "Fairness in tennis does not exist," exclaimed Australian tennis player Nicholas Kyrgios after it was announced that world No.1 Jannik Sinner has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which will see the Italian serve a three-month ban instead of a two-year suspension that the anti-doping body was seeking.

Ben Duckett declared fit and available for England’s campaign in the Champions Trophy

IANS | February 15, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Left-handed opener Ben Duckett has been declared fit and available for England’s campaign in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, following a scan on his left groin. Duckett picked an injury in his left groin while fielding during the third ODI against India, which England lost by 142 runs in Ahmedabad and suffered a 3-0 series sweep. After departing India, Duckett was set to undergo scans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).