PKL 11: Bhavani Rajput excels as UP Yoddhas break Jaipur Pink Panthers’ hearts to reach semis

IANS | December 26, 2024 10:02 PM

Pune, Dec 26 (IANS) Bhavani Rajput was in brilliant form as he helped UP Yoddhas dominate Jaipur Pink Panthers 48-18 in a one-sided affair in Eliminator 1 to kick start the Playoff rounds of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 and sealed a place in the semifinals at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here on Thursday. The UP Yoddhas produced a scintillating display of kabaddi, with Bhavani Rajput (12 points) and Hitesh with High-5 playing the starring roles. The UP Yoddhas will now face the Haryana Steelers in semifinal 1 on Friday.

Nagesh Trophy: Telangana, Gujarat dominate action on Day 4 with easy wins

IANS | December 26, 2024 8:58 PM

Hyderabad (Telangana), Dec 26 (IANS) Telangana and Gujarat secured big wins on Day 4 of the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, popularly known as the Nagesh Trophy, here on Thursday, maintaining their chances of progressing from Group D with convincing wins.

PGTI Season: Veer Ahlawat crowned Order of Merit Champion to cap record-breaking 2024

IANS | December 26, 2024 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) With Veer Ahlawat getting crowned as the new Order of Merit Champion, the 2024 season of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) ended as a season of record-breaking achievements with players grabbing record prize-money earnings. Ahlawat set a new standard in the Order of Merit race in the 2024 PGTI Rankings and ended up earning a record-breaking ₹1,56,35,724, eclipsing the previous high set in 2023.

Formula 1: Leclerc says Ferrari did 'incredible job in second half' of 2024 campaign

IANS | December 26, 2024 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) As the 2024 Formula 1 season concluded in a dramatic finale in Abu Dhabi, Charles Leclerc took a moment to reflect on Ferrari’s roller-coaster journey through the year. Despite falling short in their battle for the Constructors’ Championship against McLaren, Leclerc hailed the Scuderia’s impeccable execution and growth as the defining aspects of their campaign.

4th Test: What happens on field stays on field, says Khawaja on Kohli-Konstas altercation

IANS | December 26, 2024 7:21 PM

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) The dramatic altercation between India's Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the fourth Test here has taken centerstage in cricket discussions. While emotions ran high both on and off the field, Australian opener Usman Khawaja, who was in the field during the incident, provided insights into what transpired and attempted to temper the controversy surrounding the heated exchange.

4th Test: I don't think anyone has treated Bumrah like this, says Shastri on Konstas's knock

IANS | December 26, 2024 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former India coach Ravi Shastri showered high praise on Sam Konstas for his brilliant knock against India on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, describing the Australian debutant opener's maiden half-century as an exhibition of swagger and skill reminiscent of the legendary Virender Sehwag.