Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her team’s resilience after England Women held their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium on Tuesday in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday suspended Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year after the 22-year-old was disqualified for exceeding the 57kg weight limit at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, in September.
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) England Women made it two wins out of two in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, holding their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium here on Tuesday. It was former skipper Heather Knight who stood tall amid the pressure, guiding England home with a composed unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, as they chased down 178 in 46.1 overs to move to the top of the points table with four points, level with India.
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Arjun Deshwal, who registered his career best performance with 26 points as Tamil Thalaivas signed off from their home leg with a dominant 56-37 win against Patna Pirates in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Fresh off India’s dramatic Asia Cup 2025 victory, spinner Varun Chakravarthy stands at the intersection of form, flair and controversy. His performance in the final, combined with his cheeky social media gesture, has amplified his standing as a key spin weapon for India — one he hopes extends across formats in the coming years.
Dhaka, Oct 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) found itself embroiled in controversy mere hours after announcing the results of its board elections on Monday. One of the most talked-about developments came when the government swiftly removed Ishfaq Ahsan, a newly elected director, from his post.
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) Sobhana Mostary stood tall amid Bangladesh’s batting collapse, crafting a fighting half-century, but her effort wasn’t enough as the side was bundled out for 178 in 49.4 overs after being asked to bat first against England Women in their Women’s World Cup clash at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati.
Dubai, Oct 7 (IANS) India’s Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and Smriti Mandhana have been named among the ICC Player of the Month nominees for September.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Two former world champions, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov, will turn back the clock as they go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess: The Legends exhibition match, celebrating the legacy of a once-in-a-generation clash.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday launched a month-long campaign leading up to the centenary celebrations on November 7, a day that marks 100 years of Indian hockey.
