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Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

IANS | June 28, 2025 6:07 PM

Colombo, June 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva hailed the significance of the World Test Championship (WTC) after his side thumped Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here to secure their first win of the current cycle. De Silva, reflecting on Sri Lanka’s position in the global competition, acknowledged that with his team playing fewer Tests than most, every match takes on the feel of a knockout encounter.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:46 PM

Birmingham, June 28 (IANS) In the wake of double batting collapses that prevented India from taking a tighter grip on the first Test against England, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna stated that the lower-order batters are diligently honing their skills in net sessions and trusting their skills to stay at the crease for a longer period.

FIFA Club World Cup: Messi’s PSG reunion, Real Madrid vs Juventus headline Round of 16

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The revamped FIFA Club World Cup is all set to enter its knockout phase on June 28 as the Round of 16 will kick off with Brazilian teams Palmeiras and Botafogo taking the field at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | June 28, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s struggles in Test cricket are piling the pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir, according to former opener Aakash Chopra, as the team reels from a five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

Niharika Raina | June 28, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In September 2019, a teenager with a jaw-dropping bat swing and a fearless attitude lit up Indian cricket. Shafali Verma, then just 15, exploded onto the international scene with a power game that left many opposition bowlers rattled. But in sports, evolution is inevitable, and in Shafali’s case, it became essential.

'Deservedly No. 4': Vishy Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa's heroic win in Uzbekistan

IANS | June 28, 2025 1:20 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Indian chess sensation R. Praggnanandhaa continued his brilliant winning streak of the year by capturing the title in the UZChess Cup Masters 2025, marking his third major classical tournament victory of 2025.

With age, 57kg becomes troublesome, says Ravi Dahiya, as he moves to a higher weight category

IANS | June 27, 2025 11:56 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Tokyo Olympics silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya has decided to move up in the weight category to improve his chances of prolonging his career and aim for a medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

Football: China sacks coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

IANS | June 27, 2025 11:44 PM

Beijing (China), June 27 (IANS) The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Friday the dismissal of national team head coach Branko Ivankovic following China's failure to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

East Bengal FC beat Measurers Club 7-1 to kickstart their CFL 2025 campaign

IANS | June 27, 2025 10:42 PM

Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) Goals from Manotos Maji, Sayan Banerjee, Vanlalpeka Guite, Tanmay Das, Jesin TK (2), and Suman Dey propelled East Bengal FC to a 7-1 win over Measurers Club in their Calcutta Football League 2025 opener at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium on Friday.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines as India U19 thrash England in series opener at Hove

IANS | June 27, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India’s Under-19 team made a commanding start to their five-match Youth ODI series against England with a six-wicket win at Hove, chasing down 175 in just 24 overs at the County Ground, Hove.

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Every Test like a knockout in WTC for Sri Lanka, says Dhananjaya de Silva

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India’s lower order working on batting skills, says Prasidh after twin collapses in Leeds

FIFA Club World Cup: Messi’s PSG reunion, Real Madrid vs Juventus headline Round of 16

There is a lot of performance pressure on Gautam Gambhir, says Aakash Chopra

Wiser, sharper and hungrier: Shafali Verma’s next chapter as India player set to begin in England

'Deservedly No. 4': Vishy Anand lauds Praggnanandhaa's heroic win in Uzbekistan

With age, 57kg becomes troublesome, says Ravi Dahiya, as he moves to a higher weight category

Football: China sacks coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

East Bengal FC beat Measurers Club 7-1 to kickstart their CFL 2025 campaign

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines as India U19 thrash England in series opener at Hove

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