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.

ILT20 Season 3: Desert Vipers meet Gulf Giants with stakes higher for both sides

IANS | January 28, 2025 9:28 PM

Dubai, Jan 28 (IANS) As Season 3 of the ILT20 inches closer to the playoffs stage, table-toppers Desert Vipers take on a resurgent Gulf Giants in Match No.24 at the Dubai International Stadium with stakes high for both teams. While Desert Vipers will aim to consolidate their position atop the points table, Gulf Giants need to win the match and inch closer to the playoffs spot.

3rd T20I: Chakravarthy picks five wickets as England post 171 in Rajkot

IANS | January 28, 2025 9:02 PM

Rajkot, Jan 28 (IANS) England’s batting lineup stumbled under the pressure of India’s disciplined bowling, led by Varun Chakravarthy’s sensational five-wicket haul (5 for 24). Despite Liam Livingstone’s spirited knock of 43 off 24 balls and Ben Duckett’s aggressive 51 off 28 deliveries, England managed to post a moderate total of 171 for 9 in the third T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Tuesday.

WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans stage comeback to defeat Dilli Dillwale

IANS | January 28, 2025 8:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Bengaluru Jawans delivered a thrilling comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Dilli Dillwale on Day 5 of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2025 at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium here on Tuesday. Katerina Stewart's sensational performances earned her the Player of the Tie accolade, as Bengaluru bounced back from 1-2 down to seal the win.