ILT20: Avishka Fernando’s record-breaking fifty powers Sharjah Warriorz to victory

IANS | January 18, 2025 12:29 AM

Dubai, Jan 18 (IANS) Avishka Fernando electrified the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with blistering innings, leading the Warriorz to a record-breaking chase in ILT20 history. Chasing 202 against Dubai Capitals, Fernando smashed an extraordinary 81 runs off just 27 balls, reaching his half-century in a record-breaking 16 balls — the fastest in the tournament's history.

Another fascinating Premier League weekend ahead as Liverpool face Brentford

IANS | January 18, 2025 12:00 AM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) The Premier League title race could take another turn this weekend as teams head straight into another round of games following the midweek fixtures. Liverpool, held to a 1-1 draw by high-flying Nottingham Forest earlier this week, face another challenging away match against Brentford. Brentford, known for their attacking style, will look to make the most of playing in front of their home fans.

Chen stuns Harimoto, Shi triumphs in an all-Chinese duel at WTT Contender Muscat

IANS | January 17, 2025 11:48 PM

Muscat, Jan 17 (IANS) Chinese teenager Chen Yuanyu shocked World No. 3 Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan 4-2 to capture the men's singles title, while Shi Xunyao emerged as the winner in an all-Chinese women's singles final over Kuai Man in straight games at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Muscat on Friday.

Biggest honour is that I’ll forever be known as a Khel Ratna Awardee’: Manu Bhaker

IANS | January 17, 2025 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) After being bestowed with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu, Indian pistol ace Manu Bhaker said ‘the biggest honour is that I’ll always be known as a Khel Ratna Awardee’. Manu became the first Indian athlete to win twin medals in a single edition of the summer Olympic Games in Paris, following a double bronze in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Women's HIL: Delhi SG Pipers beat Soorma Club for their first win of season

IANS | January 17, 2025 10:50 PM

Rourkela, Jan 17 (IANS) Sangita Kumari and Deepika scored a goal apiece to help Delhi SG Pipers end their winless run in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 with a 2-0 victory over table-toppers Soorma Hockey Club at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Friday. Sangita Kumari (25’) handed Delhi SG Pipers the lead in the second quarter and Deepika (47’) scored the second goal in the last quarter to seal their team's first victory of the season.

Kho Kho World Cup: Ruthless India women storm into semis with Bangla blowout

IANS | January 17, 2025 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian women's team secured its semifinal berth at the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup with a commanding 109-16 victory over Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Led by captain Priyanka Ingle, the team showcased their dominance throughout all four turns, including an impressive Dream Run in Turn 2 that lasted over five minutes.