Ranchi, Jan 24 (IANS) A first-half brace by Jurgaj Singh propelled the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a sensational 5-3 comeback win against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 clash here on Friday.
Edgbaston, Jan 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s experienced pace bowler Hassan Ali will continue his association with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, signing a new deal that ensures his availability for the 2025 season across all formats. The 30-year-old is set to rejoin the Bears from May 29 to the end of September, marking his third consecutive season with the club.
Harare, Jan 24 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket have unveiled their squads for the much-anticipated home series against Ireland, comprising a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The series will take place in February 2025, offering fans a mix of formats and competitive cricket. Zimbabwe’s Test squad sees the inclusion of two uncapped players, with 27-year-old leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa and 26-year-old batter Nicholas Welch earning their maiden call-ups to the longest format.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned shooting Para sport athlete Hanik Puji Hastuti of Indonesia for a period of two years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
Manchester, Jan 24 (IANS) Amidst heavy criticism surrounding Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes, head coach Ruben Amorim has backed his captain and claimed his team is lucky to have a player of his calibre. The Portuguese midfielder has not reached the standards set by him in previous years having scored five and assisted six goals in the league so far. His attitude has also been put under question after having been sent off thrice this season. He certainly stepped up against Rangers on Thursday as he scored a 92nd-minute winner for his club.
Sharjah/Abu Dhabi, Jan 24 (IANS) As Season 3 of the International League (IL) T20 reaches the business end, two matches will be played here on Saturday with the doubleheader promising to be a blockbuster event of the tournament.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) In a commanding display, General Education Academy, Chembur, secured a thumping victory over Anjuman-I-Islam in the Boys' U-16 category in the MI Junior Interschool Cricket Tournament in Mumbai on Friday.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Mumbai Pickle Power earned the bragging rights in the Maharashtra Derby with an easy 3-1 victory against Pune United in the inaugural clash of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Brabourne Stadium on Friday evening.
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) India received a significant injury concern ahead of the second T20I against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, as opener Abhishek Sharma twisted his right ankle during a warm-up session on Friday evening.
Bhopal, Jan 24 (IANS) National champion Ganemat Sekhon extended her good run of form with yet another confident win in women’s Skeet, clinching the 3rd Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship (Shotgun) crown with a sensational 56 hits in the 60-shot final. With this score of 56, Ganemat also equalled the current Olympic record in the event being conducted at the MP Shooting Academy range here on Friday.
