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‘How can my 'dad' be racist?’: Drogba jumps to Mourinho’s defence amidst allegations by Turkish club

IANS | February 26, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Legendary striker Didier Drogba, best known for his time with English football club Chelsea, has spoken in support of his former manager Jose Mourinho after the Fenerbahce head coach was accused of making racist comments by Galatasaray. The derby between arch-rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce took place on Monday, and the former accused the Portuguese head coach of making racist comments after he claimed that the match would have been a 'disaster' had a Turkish referee been officiating the game.

Netherlands announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 games in Namibia

IANS | February 26, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Netherlands have announced their 15-member squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches, set to happen in Namibia from March 5 to 13. Apart from playing two ODIs against hosts Namibia on March 7 and 13, the Netherlands will also play as many matches against Canada on March 5 and 11.

Champions Trophy: Zadran smashes record 177 as Afghanistan post highest total in ICC events

IANS | February 26, 2025 7:23 PM

Lahore, Feb 26 (IANS) Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan’s cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.

I-League 2024-25: Inter Kashi move to top of table with 1-0 win over 10-man Delhi FC

IANS | February 26, 2025 7:06 PM

Mahilpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Serbian Nikola Stojanovic curled home a brilliant free-kick in the 77th minute to deliver a crucial 1-0 win for Inter Kashi over a resilient 10-man Delhi FC in the I-League 2024-25 at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium, here on Wednesday. With this win, the Antonio Lopez Habas-coached side moved to the top of the standings with 31 points from 16 matches.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take control in final as Malewar, Nair stitch 205-run stand vs Kerala

IANS | February 26, 2025 6:53 PM

Nagpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Danish Malewar and Karun Nair batted for a majority of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala and helped former champions Vidarbha get to 254/4 at stumps at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to field first, in their first-ever appearance in the final of India's premier domestic tournament, Kerala struck early with the ball.

WPGT 2025: Another amateur Saanvi takes lead on Day 2

IANS | February 26, 2025 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Vietnam-bound amateur Saanvi Somu played a steady bogey-free second round of two-under 68 to move into the lead in the fourth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here on Wednesday. The 16-year-old Saanvi has finished runner-up multiple times on the WPGT, the latest of which was the first leg this season. After Mannat Brar was on the top a day earlier, Saanvi is the second amateur to take the spotlight this week.

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