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'It was a magical moment': Shane Watson reflects on Champions Trophy glory

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, believes the tournament continues to create unforgettable moments, with the semifinals and final of the 2025 edition set to deliver even more special memories. Watson, who lifted the trophy with Australia in 2006 and 2009, recalls the first title win as the defining moment of his career.

WPL 2025: Our batters need to step up, including me, says Deepti after UPW's 81-run loss

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:25 PM

Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) UP Warriorz skipper Deepti Sharma didn’t mince her words after her team suffered a crushing 81-run defeat at the hands of the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 here on Monday. Chasing a stiff target of 187, UPW never got going, losing four wickets inside the power-play and eventually folding for 105 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

WPL 2025: All-round Gujarat Giants dominate UP Warriorz by 81 runs

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:12 PM

Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Giants stormed to a dominant 81-run victory over UP Warriorz, becoming only the second team this season to successfully defend a total to win by 81 runs in Match 15 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United beat Chennaiyin 3-0, qualify for playoffs

IANS | March 3, 2025 10:22 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Nestor Albiach, Jithin MS, and Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a goal each as NorthEast United FC returned to winning ways with a 3-0 thumping of Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday night.

Fulham open investigation over racist and homophobic comments against defender Calvin Bassey

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:39 PM

London, March 3 (IANS) Fulham FC have opened investigations, alongside relevant authorities, after defender Calvin Bassey received racist and homophobic abuse on social media following their win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender had scored the opening goal during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford and suffered the alleged abuse after the game.

I-League 2024-25: Aizawl FC comeback to end Sporting Club Bengaluru's five-game unbeaten streak

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:19 PM

Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Aizawl FC rallied to beat Sporting Club Bengaluru 2-1 in the I-League 2024-25 at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Monday. The victory also ended SC Bengaluru’s five-match unbeaten run in the league. Lalawmpuia Sailo and Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia were the scorers in what was a hard-fought win for the visitors. Henry Kisseka had given SC Bengaluru the lead in the first half from the penalty spot.

Fat-shaming comments on Rohit are ‘deeply shameful and outright pathetic’: Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:05 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed’s distasteful comments on India skipper Rohit Sharma have caused an uproar on social media. Sports Minister Mansukh Madaviya labelled the comments as ‘shameful and pathetic. ' The Congress spokesperson, during the New Zealand Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday, took to X to blatantly call the Indian skipper ‘fat. ’

New Zealand's Zak Foulkes joins Durham for T20 Blast campaign

IANS | March 3, 2025 7:51 PM

Durham, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Zak Foulkes has signed with Durham for the upcoming T20 Blast season. The 22-year-old seamer, known for his hard-hitting deliveries, has played eight international white-ball matches since making his debut in April 2024. Seven of those appearances have come in T20Is, where he has taken nine wickets at an average of 26.33, including a best of 3-20 against Sri Lanka.

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