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).

WPL 2025: Smriti lauds RCB’s middle-order fireworks in opener

IANS | February 15, 2025 12:22 AM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana lauded Richa Ghosh and Elysse Perry for leading the team to a historic chase against Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, which is being played at the Kotambi Stadium here on Friday.

Qatar Open: Ostapenko keeps it perfect against Swiatek to reach final

IANS | February 15, 2025 12:06 AM

Doha, Feb 15 (IANS) Going into the semifinal against Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko was confident of winning the match and progressing into the final of the Qatar Open here on Friday. Ostapenko maintained her record against Swiatek, scoring her fifth successive win with a straight-sets victory.

ISL 2024-25: Boumous's brilliance inspires Odisha FC to comeback win against Hyderabad

IANS | February 14, 2025 11:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) Hugo Boumous came up with a brilliant performance as Odisha FC defeated Hyderabad FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday night. The Juggernauts are seventh in the table now with 29 points, two behind the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC (31) as Sergio Lobera’s team continues to be a formidable contender for the playoffs.

ODI Tri-Series: All-round New Zealand outplay Pakistan to claim title

IANS | February 14, 2025 11:10 PM

Karachi, Feb 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham struck half-centuries on top of an all-round bowling performance as New Zealand defeated hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final to claim the title in the Tri-Nation ODI Series at the National Stadium here on Friday. This is a big boost for New Zealand ahead of the Champions Trophy on a day when they lost pacer Ben Sears to an injury. With this win, New Zealand finished the tri-series unbeaten.

‘It was all anyone talked about’: NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum reacts to Luka-AD Trade

IANS | February 14, 2025 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) dynamics have changed majorly through the trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers which saw Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic being traded for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, in a roundtable conference with international media, reflected on the trade claiming that it was a perfect example of how emotionally vested fans are to the players and the game as a whole.

National Equestrian C'ship: Bangalore’s Surge Stable dominate as showjumping enter final stage

IANS | February 14, 2025 9:55 PM

Meerut, Feb 14 (IANS) With the National Equestrian Championship Showjumping 2024-25 entering its final phase, Surge Stables from Bangalore has emerged as a dominant force, clinching the top positions in both the Novice and Medium Tours. Riders from across the country are taking part in the event to showcase their skills on technically challenging courses, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion.