Vadodara, Jan 18 (IANS) Smaran Ravichandran's century (101) alongside cameos by Krishnan Shrijith (78) and Abhinav Manohar (79) propelled Karnataka to win the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, by 36 runs against Vidarbha, at the Kotambi Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS)The Indian women's Kho Kho team once again showcased their tactical prowess as they outplayed South Africa 66-16 in the semifinals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Defending Indian elite men’s champion Srinu Bugatha and his Army mate Man Singh are hoping their high-altitude training in Ooty will give them an edge in the landmark 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon to be held on Sunday.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian men's team came with a brilliant performance to dominate Sri Lanka 100-40 and secure a spot in the semifinals of the Kho Kho World Cup at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday. The women's team also secured its place in the semifinals with a commanding 109-16 victory.
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.
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.
