Sri Lanka crush Australia by record 174-run in ODI series sweep

IANS | February 14, 2025 5:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance, bowling Australia out for their lowest-ever ODI total in Asia to seal a 174-run victory and complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday. The win marked Sri Lanka’s biggest-ever margin of victory against Australia in ODIs, a statement result as the visitors gear up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

WPL 2025: How Nandini Kashyap’s mentality to win trophies got her into Delhi Capitals

Niharika Raina | February 14, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) December 15, 2024, is a day that will forever be etched in young Nandini Kashyap’s memory. It was a joy where double the joy found Nandini’s way - Delhi Capitals signing her at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction for INR 10 lakh, and then being a part of the India squad for the first time via T20Is against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai.

WPL 2025: Focus on skipper Deepti as UP Warriorz get ready for opener vs Gujarat Giants

IANS | February 14, 2025 2:42 PM

Vadodra, Feb 14 (IANS) UP Warriorz are all set for season 3 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) and are going through the final paces before the Deepti Sharma-led side takes the field against Gujrat Giants on Sunday. In their second match of the season, UP Warriorz go against Delhi Capitals on February 19. Both the matches are scheduled at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Formula E: Kush Maini quickest for Mahindra in Jeddah Rookie Free Practice

IANS | February 13, 2025 11:46 PM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Feb 13 (IANS) India's young driver Kush Maini impressed for Mahindra in the special FP0 session just for rookies at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the season-opening race of the Formula E World Championship this weekend. Mahindra Racing’s Maini topped the Jeddah Rookie Free Practice, with the Indian racer looking comfortable behind the wheel. Behind him was Gabriele Minì for Nissan, with CUPRA KIRO’s Mikkel Jensen was third despite not having driven a single-seater race since 2016.