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Sindhu, Lakshya to lead 14-member Indian team in Asia Mixed Team Championship

IANS | January 22, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semifinalist Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member strong Indian team in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China from February 11-16. India bagged a bronze medal in the last edition of the championships held in Dubai in 2023 and will be hoping to change the colour in their latest outing.

Ranji Trophy: Bihar to face Uttar Pradesh in Patna from January 23

IANS | January 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Patna (Bihar), Jan 21 (IANS) The Bihar cricket team is all set to face Uttar Pradesh in their next match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the iconic Moin-ul-Haq Stadium here from January 23 to 26. The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium successfully hosted two Ranji Trophy matches in October and November 2025 as the 2024-25 season began. The Bihar cricket team gave a tough fight to their opponents in the initial matches.

Arsenal hoping to capitalize on strong position in UCL, says Arteta

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:52 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) With only two match weeks remaining, the preliminary league stage of the Champions League is getting to the business end, and a win for Arsenal against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday could prove pivotal. The Gunners currently sit third in the 36-team league table, behind only Liverpool and Barcelona, having amassed 13 points from the six group games so far to put them firmly in contention for a spot in the coveted top eight.

HIL 2024-25: UP Rudras secure 2-0 win over Team Gonasika, claim top spot

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:42 PM

Rourkela, Jan 21 (IANS) Goals by Tanguy Cosyns and Kane Russell helped the UP Rudras put up a clinical display to cruise to a 2-0 win against Team Gonasika and climb to the top of the Hockey India League (HIL) standings here on Tuesday. Cosyns scored the opening goal in the 37th minute while Russell struck in the 40th minute and did the trick for the UP Rudras at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Tuesday.

Dropped from Team India, Siraj gears up for next round of Ranji Trophy matches

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:23 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy 2025, pacer Mohammed Siraj will be taking to domestic cricket to gain back his spot in the national team. With this in mind, Siraj has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against another former champion Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2.

Yuzi Chahal, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia to play in Shani’s Trophy 2025

IANS | January 21, 2025 10:47 PM

Lucknow (UP), Jan 21 (IANS) Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, batter Riyan Parag, and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia are among the marquee players set to feature in the upcoming Shani’s Trophy, scheduled to be played here in February 2025. The tournament will showcase an exciting mix of retired stalwarts, current Ranji Trophy players, and state-level cricketers, bringing the best of Indian cricket talent under one roof.

ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan miss chances, held to goalless draw by Chennaiyin

IANS | January 21, 2025 10:21 PM

Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday night. The Mariners continue to be at the top of the table with 37 points from 17 games and the Marina Machans are positioned 10th with 18 points from as many games as the visitors.

Gambhir visits Kalighat temple on eve of India-England 1st T20I

IANS | January 21, 2025 9:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) India will begin the new year with a T20 series against England at Eden Gardens, which will be their first series after the embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under. Before the series, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the famous Kali Temple at the Kalighat here to pray for his team's success.

Suraj Chand continues good form; Patel upsets Rana in Willingdon Club Squash Classic Open

IANS | January 21, 2025 9:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Swarit Patel, seeded in the 9 to 16 category, pulled off an upset victory over second seed Harshal Rana from Haryana, winning a tough four-game match to advance to the Boys' U-15 semifinals in the four-star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open on Tuesday. Patel won 12-10, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9 to set up a clash with Karnataka’s Shreshet Iyer, seeded three/four.

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors edge past Soorma Hockey Club with penalty shootout win

IANS | January 21, 2025 8:46 PM

Ranchi, Jan 21 (IANS) Odisha Warriors registered a 0-0 (2-0 SO) penalty shootout victory against Soorma Hockey Club in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. After an intense midfield battle across four quarters and no goal to separate the two teams in regular time, the match advanced to penalty shootouts. Sonika and Kaitlin Nobbs scored in penalty shootouts while Jocelyn Bartram made four saves to secure the bonus point.

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