IPL 2025: Moeen comes in as KKR elect to bowl first against Dhoni-led CSK

IANS | April 11, 2025 7:27 PM

Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Moeen Ali was included in the playing eleven of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first against the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 25 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday.

Arsenal's full focus is on Brentford after 'special night' vs Real Madrid, says Arteta

IANS | April 11, 2025 7:02 PM

London, April 11 (IANS) Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid was one of the most 'special nights' for the club in the past decade. With the tie not over yet, the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium slated for next week, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta claimed the side's full focus is on the home game against Brentford on Saturday in the Premier League.

IPL 2025: Shahrukh Khan praises Gujarat Titans’ simplicity and stability ahead of LSG clash

IANS | April 11, 2025 6:48 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Ahead of their high-stakes encounter against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Shahrukh Khan has praised the team’s grounded and uncomplicated approach to the game. Speaking at a pre-match press interaction on Friday, the middle-order batter highlighted the Titans’ clarity of purpose and consistency as the cornerstone of their success in the league.

India finishes second overall in year’s first Shooting World Cup

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Indian shooting team finished a credible second in the year’s first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the young trap mixed team pair of Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru missed a shot at a potential medal, even gold, by a point, in the final event of the roster.

ICC eyes changes to two-ball rule in ODIs: Report

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering altering the rules with the use of two new balls in ODI cricket in a bit to balance the game for bowlers.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shelton lose in Monte Carlo quarterfinals

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:24 PM

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 11 (IANS) Indian ace Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton's men's doubles campaign at the Monte Carlo Masters ended in the quarterfinals after losing to Monegasque Romain Arneodo and partner Manuel Guinard on Friday.

Ikonz launches AI digital avatar of Sourav ‘Dada’ Ganguly on HXR device

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:07 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) AI-driven digital experiences provider Ikonz has announced the launch of AI digital avatar of cricket legend Sourav 'Dada' Ganguly on the Holographic Extended Reality (HXR) device, marking a new era in digital representation and intellectual property management.

ISL Final: Powerhouse Mohun Bagan take on spirited Bengaluru with Cup on the line

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:04 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Bengaluru FC in the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 in a blockbuster winner-takes-all clash befitting of a much-awaited title clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday (April 12). MBSG are the League Shield Winners, whereas Bengaluru FC finished third in the standings and then cruised past the challenges that fronted them in the Eliminator and semifinal to make it to the summit clash.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for redemption against in-form Punjab Kings

IANS | April 11, 2025 4:38 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) return home with their backs to the wall, desperate to turn their fortunes around as they take on a confident Punjab Kings (PBKS) side in Match 27 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. After an electrifying start to the season, SRH have stumbled into a worrying slide that threatens to derail their campaign unless they act swiftly.