Mohinder Amarnath backs PM Modi’s 'Fit India Initiative', advocates for domestic cricket commitment

IANS | January 30, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath has voiced his strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India initiative, emphasizing that a nation’s success is closely tied to its overall fitness levels. He also backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) move to make participation in domestic cricket mandatory for Indian players, stressing that the foundation of the sport lies in its grassroots development.

Ranji Trophy: Upendra Yadav makes 95 as Delhi trail Railways by 200 runs

IANS | January 30, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) On a day when fans flocked to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their hometown stalwart Virat Kohli on his return to domestic cricket, wicketkeeper-batter Upendra Yadav bagged accolades by making a superb 95 on Day One of the Ranji Trophy match on Thursday.

Borussia Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac as new head coach

IANS | January 30, 2025 5:23 PM

Dortmund, Jan 30 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday. The 53-year-old takes over from Nuri Sahin, who was dismissed on January 22 following a string of disappointing results in the Bundesliga and an early exit from the German Cup.

Lakshay Sheoran, Neeru bag trap titles at Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship

IANS | January 30, 2025 5:11 PM

Bhopal, Jan 30 (IANS) Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran of Haryana and local favourite Neeru, picked up the men’s and women’s trap titles at the 3rd Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship for shotgun events, which concluded here at the MP State Academy (MPSA) Shooting range. Lakshay shot 47 to win the 50-shot final, while cousin Neeru, who represents Madhya Pradesh, trapped two targets less to come out on top of two closely contested finals.

Toto Wolff calls Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari photos ‘iconic’

IANS | January 30, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that seeing Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari red for the first time was an emotional moment, likening it to watching an ex-partner move on. After 12 record-breaking years with Mercedes, Hamilton’s highly publicized move to Ferrari became a reality last week when the first official photos of him at the Maranello headquarters were released.