Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed replaces injured Carse in England squad

IANS | February 24, 2025 10:12 PM

Dubai, Feb 24 (IANS) England have made a forced change to their ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, with young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed replacing fast bowler Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to an injury. The ICC Event Technical Committee has officially approved the replacement ahead of England’s crucial group-stage matches.

Chhattisgarh Open Golf: Mane, Gandas, Sato among stars to play inaugural edition

IANS | February 24, 2025 10:02 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 24 (IANS) Some of the top players on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) including Olympian Udayan Mane, will be in the fray in the inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship, the first-ever PGTI event in the state, which carries a prize purse of INR 1 crore, which will be played at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur from February 25 to 28.

IOA sets up Adhoc Committee to handle BFI, conduct elections

IANS | February 24, 2025 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) With the elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being delayed and rising complaints of mismanagement, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed a five-member Adhoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved.

WPL 2025: Sneh Rana debuts for RCB as UP Warriorz elect to bowl

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:26 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ninth match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. For Bengaluru, Sneh Rana makes her debut, with Joshitha going out. Mandhana also confirmed Elyse Perry is available to bowl on Monday night. UP Warriorz will play with the same eleven.