Education and Sports Ministry must work together for India to become a sporting nation: Bhaichung Bhutia

IANS | January 11, 2025 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in attendance at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and National Youth Festival, for the support and attention he has shown on Sports. The football great believes the Sports and Education Ministries need to work hand in hand, for the country to truly develop as a sporting nation.

Lyon declares himself '100 per cent fit' for Sri Lanka tour

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.