New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Uttarakhand's emergence as a formidable sporting force in the country and emphasised India's rapid strides toward becoming a global sporting powerhouse.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Anticipation is building as the highly awaited India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, set to take place on Sunday in Dubai. With cricket fans eagerly awaiting the showdown, the charged atmosphere and fierce rivalry promise to deliver an unforgettable spectacle.
Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) The UP Warriorz earned a well-fought 33-run win over two-time finalists Delhi Capitals, their first of the 2025 campaign, thanks to four wickets each by Kranti Goud and Grace Harris, who claimed a hat-trick in the final over. After the game, the Aussie all-rounder said she hopes her side’s first win of the season will ‘turn the tide’ for the upcoming games.
Lahore, Feb 22 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, the hero in Australia’s record run chase of 352 which helped them beat England by five wickets with a sublime 120, said the team knew conditions at the Gaddafi Stadium would be better in the second half of the match.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Kranti Goud and Grace Harris claimed four wickets each to dismiss Delhi Capitals for 144 in 19.3 overs to help UP Warriorz to a 33-run win -- their first victory of the season -- in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
Lahore, Feb 22 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis overshadowed a superb Ben Duckett hundred by hitting a sublime maiden ODI century and helped Australia pull off an epic chase of 352 in 47.3 overs to beat England by five wickets in a run-fest Group B match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Saturday.
Lahore, Feb 22 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis hit a sublime maiden ODI century to help Australia hunt down a record 352 in 47.3 overs and beat England by five wickets in a run-fest Group B match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Saturday.
Madrid, Feb 22 (IANS) Girona coach Michel Sanchez says he would rather not focus on referees ahead of his side's La Liga visit to play Real Madrid on Sunday. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is likely to have a pressure cooker atmosphere against referee Cuadra Fernandez after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw away to Osasuna last weekend.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) India put in a fine performance to defeat minnows Ireland 4-0 in the ongoing Men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, completing a clean sweep against the European team in their two-match mini-match.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bengaluru Open 2025 draw has been officially announced, setting up an exciting week of tennis at the KSLTA Courts, Cubbon Park. With top Indian players gearing up for crucial first-round clashes, this ATP Challenger 125 event promises electrifying action from February 24 to March 2.
