Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya struck a tournament low of eight-under 63 while Yuvraj Sandhu posted a four-under 67 on day two as the duo emerged joint halfway leaders at a total of 10-under 132 at The Poona Club Open 2025, an INR 1 crore event, being played at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) A dash of flamboyance and fearlessness will be added to the hectic cricketing schedule when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant marks his return to competitive cricket when he leads India A against South Africa A in the first four-day fixture at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, starting here on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Tennis lovers are in for a treat as Bengaluru gears up for a spectacular season of world-class tennis, starting with the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs next month and ending with the ITF W1000 event in early 2026.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shafali Verma believes her unexpected call-up to India’s World Cup squad for the semifinal against Australia was destined by fate. The explosive opener, who wasn’t even part of the official reserves, was drafted in as Pratika Rawal’s replacement after the young all-rounder suffered a hairline ankle fracture during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh.
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Aman Raj continued from where he had left off last week with another 9-under 61 to open a big four-shot lead over Aalaap IL (65) at the end of the first round of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational Kolkata hosted by SSP Chawrasia at the Tollygunge Golf Club.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) A coveted spot in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup is on the line as India take on defending champions Australia in the second semifinal at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The winner will face either England or South Africa, who clash in the first semifinal on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for Sunday (November 2).
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has highlighted the role of ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ in advancing sports tourism and Fit India Movement in the country. The MoS highlighted this at the event at which the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the logo and jersey for the ‘Pune Grand Tour 2026, the PIB informed in a release on Wednesday.
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great innings in the history of Women’s ODI World Cup by smashing a magnificent 169 off 143 balls to power her side to a massive 319/7 in the first semifinal against England at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday.
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt added yet another feather to her already illustrious cap as she equalled former India captain Mithali Raj’s record of scoring the most 50+ totals at the Women’s World Cup.
Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain had the final say at the Manuka Oval in the Australian Capital Territory of Canberra, forcing the first T20I between India and Australia to be called off after persistent showers interrupted play twice on Wednesday. India had a promising outing with the bat before the weather intervened, racing to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when the match was abandoned.
