Moto GP: Jorge Martin undergoes surgery after pre-season crash in Sepang

IANS | February 8, 2025 10:37 AM

Noale (Italy), Feb 8 (IANS) Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin underwent successful surgery on his right hand after suffering a crash during pre-season testing earlier this week in Sepang, Malaysia. Despite fracturing both his hand and foot in a highside crash, the Spaniard did not require surgery on his left foot, his team Aprilia Racing confirmed on Friday.

Alcaraz delivers ‘perfect match’ to reach Rotterdam semis

IANS | February 8, 2025 9:25 AM

Rotterdam, Feb 8 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz declared his latest performance at the Rotterdam Open a ‘perfect match’ after storming into his first ATP Tour semi-final of the season. The Spaniard dismantled compatriot Pedro Martinez 6-2, 6-1 on Friday, maintaining his dominance over countrymen with his 12th consecutive win against a fellow Spaniard.

Rohan Jaitley frontrunner for BCCI’s Joint Secretary post

IANS | February 8, 2025 8:27 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Rohan Jaitley, the president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Joint Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).