ICC Rankings: Hardik Pandya remains No. 1 T2OI all-rounder

IANS | March 26, 2025 2:52 PM

Dubai, March 26 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya retained his No. 1 T2OI all-rounder position, whereas Abhishek Sharma, No.2 T2OI batter, and Varun Chakravarthy, No.2 T2OI bowler, too claimed their sport in the latest ICC Men's T2OI rankings.

Brison Fernandes: Goa’s rising star set to shine in ISL Playoffs

IANS | March 26, 2025 2:50 PM

Goa, March 26 (IANS) FC Goa’s 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season has been marked by standout performances, but one name has truly risen above the rest—Brison Fernandes. As the Gaurs gear up for the semi-finals, on April 2, after securing a second-place finish in the league stage, all eyes will be on the 23-year-old midfielder, who has been rewriting record books with his attacking prowess.

Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif end fairytale run, claim Kenyan NRC RC3 victory

IANS | March 26, 2025 1:57 PM

Nairobi, March 26 (IANS) Hyderabad’s Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasargod, created Indian motorsports history, as they became the first “all-Indian team” to participate in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The duo competed in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025 from March 20 to 23 and won the RC3 Kenyan National Rally Championship.

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers

IANS | March 26, 2025 12:37 PM

Lahore, March 26 (IANS) Host Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, with pace all-rounder Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan at last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup , continuing to lead the team in the 50-over event

Defenders missing for Barca as international break threatens to take toll on key players

IANS | March 25, 2025 11:53 PM

Madrid, March 25 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is likely to have only two central defenders available for his side's rescheduled La Liga game at home to Osasuna on Thursday night. The match was originally scheduled to be played on March 8 but was postponed after the sudden death of Barca team doctor Carles Minarro just hours before kickoff, and now goes ahead despite protests from both Barcelona and Osasuna, given that it is now played before the end of the international break.