New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India legend MS Dhoni applauds the initiative of regional language commentary at the Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed his appreciation for Bhojpuri commentary, calling it "energetic" and said it reminds him of old-school radio commentary.
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians defended a modest total of 156, they brought in a 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur as an Impact Substitute, handing a debut to the young player from Mallapuram in Kerala. Coming in for India captain Rohit Sharma, Puthur made his IPL debut even before playing senior representative cricket for his state as the five-time champions plucked him from nowhere to put him on the national stage, in front of millions of fans.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad lauded Noor Ahmad’s spell of 4-18 in the side’s four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, saying that it’s good to have an x-factor player like the left-arm wrist-spinner in the side for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) In the run-up to the first part of the El Clasico clash in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings always looked like the stronger side and the five-time champions justified that billing by registering a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the third game of the ongoing tournament at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Fifties by Rachin Ravindra (65 not out) and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) helped Chennai Super Kings kickstart their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 23 (IANS) The trophy to be given to the overall champion of the Yuva All-Stars Championship was unveiled in a grand ceremony held over the weekend here, marking an important moment in this ongoing national tournament. The event took place inside the championship arena and was attended by key figures from the sports community.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Dynamix Achievers defeated Jindal-Carysil in the Championship Match of India’s most prestigious and historic Polo tournament, the Indian Open Polo Championship, which was held on Sunday, at the iconic Jaipur Polo Ground. The Achievers continued their dominance in the tournament for almost a decade as they lifted their eighth consecutive trophy.
Nuh (Haryana), March 23 (IANS) Spaniard Quim Vidal won a pulsating playoff encounter against Englishman Joshua Berry to triumph at the US$ 300,000 Delhi Challenge 2025 being played at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The fourth day of the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games saw Punjab’s powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur and Haryana’s Manish grabbing the headlines. Jaspreet became the first athlete in KIPG 2025 to break a national record here on Sunday. In the 45 kg category, the 31-year-old lifted 101 kg to claim the gold medal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex on Sunday. Manish, too, lifted 166 kg, to set a new national record in the 54 kg category.
Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that his side could have executed better chasing 286 against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they suffered a 44-run defeat in the IPL 2025 encounter here on Sunday. Parag admitted that it was a tough day for them but credited last year's runners-up for winning the clash after posting the second-highest total in IPL history.
