Udaipur, July 31 (IANS) Hindustan Zinc Ltd, in partnership with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), inaugurated the Zinc Football Girls Academy on Thursday in Zawar, near Udaipur, Rajasthan. The AIFF will lend technical and strategic support to Zinc Football Girls Academy to develop women’s football.
Bengaluru, July 31 (IANS) The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction 2025 saw Indian left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal acquired by the Hubli Tigers, emerging as the most expensive player with a bid of Rs 13.20 lakh. The star acquisition underscores the Tigers’ ambitious campaign for the upcoming season, scheduled from August 11 to 27 at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
London, July 31 (IANS) With India batter B Sai Sudharsan unbeaten on 25 in the ongoing fifth Test against England, former captain Nasser Hussain believes the left-hander’s batting technique is solid, citing that he’s able to hit over mid-on.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India had a mixed day at the Macau Open on Thursday as Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen battled into the men’s singles quarterfinals, while compatriot Ayush Shetty crashed out in the Round of 16 at the BWF World Series Super 300 event being played in Macau.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) In a boost to India’s squash ambitions, especially with the sport’s debut at the LA 2028 Olympics, the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), on Thursday, launched the India Squash Tour 2025-26, with a record high prize purse and expanded global opportunities.
Chandigarh, July 31 (IANS) Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a Congress party MLA from Punjab, has raised serious concerns about the continued neglect of sportspersons in the state and demanded immediate intervention from the Punjab Government. Addressing a gathering of national and international players at the Punjab Congress Bhawan in Chandigarh, Khaira alleged discrimination against athletes and called for a complete review of the state's sports policy.
London, July 31 (IANS) Former captain Nasser Hussain believes that Chris Woakes will be key to England’s bowling performance on a green pitch in the fifth Test against India at The Oval. England electing to bowl first means Woakes will have the first crack at bowling under overcast skies and damp conditions.
Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6 have announced wicket-keeper batter Vansh Bedi as their captain for the second edition of Delhi Premier League (DPL), which is set to begin at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium from August 2.
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to return for its 12th season, starting on August 29 with a blockbuster weekend in Vizag at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls locking horns with Puneri Paltan in the second clash of the day.
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Australia’s greatest off-spinner Nathan Lyon has backed Jack Leach as England’s premier spinner, despite the recent rise of Shoaib Bashir, who is currently sidelined with injury and expected to feature in the 2025-26 Ashes tour.
