Everything you need to know about SA20 2025: Squads, venues and live streaming

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The third edition of South Africa's premier T20 competition, the SA20, will commence on Thursday, with two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town locking horns at St. George's Park Cricket Ground. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Durban's Super Giants by 89 runs in the 2024 finals, to secure their second successive title.

Football: Indonesia appoints Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert as head coach

IANS | January 8, 2025 6:03 PM

Jakarta, Jan 8 (IANS) Patrick Kluivert has officially been appointed as the new coach of the Indonesian national team. The Dutch coach was contracted for two years from 2025 to 2027 with an option for a contract extension. The 48-year-old former striker inherits a side that is still within striking distance of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Southeast Asian side sitting third in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC break winless streak with 5-0 win over Delhi FC

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:28 PM

Mahilpur, Jan 8 (IANS) A rejuvenated Gokulam Kerala FC jumpstarted their 2024-25 I-League campaign post-Christmas and New Year break with a resounding 5-0 victory against Delhi FC in a vital I-League 2024-35 away match at the Mahilpur Football Stadium on Wednesday. The team showed a renewed hunger and zeal as they broke their five-match winless streak in spectacular fashion. The winners led 1-0 at halftime.

Archie Vaughan to captain England Under-19 team on tour of South Africa

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) All-rounder Archie Vaughan will captain England men’s U19 team on its upcoming tour of South Africa. Archie, who is the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, will lead an 18-man squad across three 50-over and two red-ball games happening from January 14 to February 6.

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC eye a double against Odisha FC at home

IANS | January 8, 2025 4:19 PM

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS): Chennaiyin FC will aim to kick off the new year with a win when they take on Odisha FC in an Indian Super League 2024-25 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The Marina Machans started their ISL 2024-25 campaign with a memorable comeback win over Odisha in September, with Farukh Choudhary scoring twice to condemn the Juggernauts to a first home reverse in 569 days.

Strandja medallist Govind Sahani begins Men’s National Boxing C'ship with a win

IANS | January 8, 2025 3:34 PM

Bareilly, Jan 8 (IANS) Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding win over Mohammad Aarif of Jammu & Kashmir on the opening day of the tournament here on Tuesday.

Adani Sportsline organises Ahmedabad Radio Pickleball Smash

IANS | January 8, 2025 2:39 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Adani Sportsline recently organised a pickleball tournament, exclusively for the city’s radio professionals, at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, Paldi. The event, “Ahmedabad Radio Pickleball Smash”, brought together teams from Ahmedabad’s leading radio stations — Radio City, Fever FM, Radio Mirchi, and MyFM — for a competitive yet friendly evening.