IPL 2025: Uthappa wants Dhoni to bat 'little higher up the order'

IANS | April 9, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa weighed in on the conversation around MS Dhoni's intent and evolving role at Chennai Super Kings after the 18-run loss to Punjab Kings and said the way veteran wicketkeeper batter is playing right now, he should come high up in the order.

Shooting World Cup: Suruchi makes her mark with classy gold in women’s air pistol

IANS | April 8, 2025 11:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's new shooting star Suruchi made a stunning entry on the world stage with a classy gold medal on competition day six at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Argentina 2025. The day heralded the arrival of a new star on the international circuit as teenager Suruchi stunned a world-class field in women’s 10m air pistol to bag gold, India’s third of the competition.

Dhruv-Tanisha, Ashith-Amrutha in Round-of-16 in Badminton Asia Championships 2025

IANS | April 8, 2025 10:18 PM

Ningbo (China), April 8 (IANS) India's Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto made a spirited comeback, overcoming Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin to advance to the Round of 16 on Day 1 of the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 here on Tuesday. Dhruv and Tanisha got the better of their opponents 15-21, 21-12, 21-11 in a first-round match in mixed doubles competitions in the prestigious tournament.

Moeen Ali says England will beat India in a ‘tight’ home Test series

IANS | April 8, 2025 9:44 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Moeen Ali, the retired England allrounder, has tipped Ben Stokes & Co to win the five-Test home series against India after a close contest. The much-hyped series gets underway soon after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with the first Test beginning at Leeds on June 20.