ILT20 Season 3: Johnson Charles’ quick-fire 71 helps Sharjah Warriorz beat Dubai Capitals

IANS | January 29, 2025 12:20 AM

Dubai, Jan 29 (IANS) Johnson Charles ignited the Dubai International Stadium, leading the Sharjah Warriorz to a resounding nine-wicket victory in the ILT20 Season 3 here on Tuesday night. His breathtaking knock of 71 runs in 33 balls set up a flawless run chase in only 11.5 overs as the Warriorz maintained their undefeated record against the Dubai Capitals.

WPBL 2025: Chennai Super Champs put up a fight but go down to Mumbai Pickle Power

IANS | January 29, 2025 12:05 AM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Chennai Super Champs produced an inspired outing but were dealt with a 3-1 defeat by Mumbai Pickle Power in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India (CCI)-Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday night. Head coach Joey Farias appeared proactive from the onset in this match, shuffling the pack by going in with their Indian star Sonu Vishwakarma to serve off proceedings.

HIL 2024-25: Anderson’s goal in vain, Oliver Payne inspires Team Gonasika to shootout win

IANS | January 28, 2025 11:53 PM

Rourkela, Jan 28 (IANS) Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hockey India League (HIL) history, but it went in vain as the Hyderabad Toofans were held to a 3-3 draw by Team Gonasika, who then won 1-3 in the resulting shootout at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Anderson scored in the 20th second, and then Tim Brand (6’) and Amandeep Lakra (25') added to the Hyderabad Toofans' tally. But a brace by Victor Charlet (12’, 55') and a superb goal by Araijeet Singh Hundal (24') saw Team Gonasika draw level before winning the shootout.

3rd T20I: England bowlers shine in commanding 26-run win as visitors stay alive in series

IANS | January 28, 2025 11:09 PM

Rajkot, Jan 28 (IANS) England bowlers, led by a masterful spell from Adil Rashid, held their nerve to deliver a comprehensive 26-run victory over India in their pursuit of 172 runs in the third T2OI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium to help break India's ten-match unbeaten run at home. The disciplined and strategic bowling performance allowed England to narrow down the score to 1-2 and keep alive their hopes in the series.

ISL 2024-25: Gritty Jamshedpur see off Punjab FC 2-1, move to third spot

IANS | January 28, 2025 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Pratik Chaudhuri and Javi Hernandez scored a goal each as Jamshedpur FC edged past Punjab FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday. The Men of Steel are now placed third in the standings, with 31 points from 17 games courtesy of 10 wins and a draw - trailing the second-placed FC Goa (33) by just two points.

Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO

IANS | January 28, 2025 10:21 PM

Dubai, Jan 28 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that Geoff Allardice of Australia has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive. Allardice, a former cricketer and administrator, joined the ICC in 2012 as ICC General Manager of Cricket, joining from Cricket Australia where he held the role of Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed as the ICC's CEO in November 2021, having previously served as the acting CEO for eight months.

38th National Games: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Uttarakhand 2025 in Dehradun

IANS | January 28, 2025 10:10 PM

Dehradun, Jan 28 (IANS) "The old glory of hockey is making a comeback. Just a few days ago, our Kho Kho team won the World Cup. We also won the World Senior Championship recently," Prime Minister Narendra Modi listed India's recent successes in sports to inspire the sportspersons who have reached Uttarakhand for the 38th National Games. The Prime Minister said this in his address after inaugurating the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand here on Tuesday.