Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) The impasse over the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is over as sources close to BCCI and ICC claimed on Friday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the hybrid model with India playing its matches in Dubai.
Pune, Dec 13 (IANS) The Tamil Thalaivas put in a spirited performance but Patna Pirates’ raiders Devank and Ayan propelled the three-time champions to an important win in a Season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League at the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Friday. The Patna Pirates won 42-38 with Devank getting 12 points, and Ayan adding 13 to the cause. Shubham Shinde also registered a High 5. For the Tamil Thalaivas, who are on the verge of being knocked out of the playoffs race, Moein Shafaghi scored 11 points and Sachin bagged 8.
Bengaluru, Dec 13 (IANS) In a dominant display of power-hitting, Madhya Pradesh, led by skipper Rajat Patidar, stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament after 13 years, defeating former champions Delhi by seven wickets in the semifinal at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history.
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) With Yastika Bhatia, Shreyanka Patil and Priya Punia unavailable due to injuries, the selection committee was forced to make some major changes for the upcoming six-match white-ball series against the West Indies Women to be played from December 15.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Ajeetesh Sandhu registered a thumping five-shot win after returning a confident one-under 71 in the last round of the INR 2 crore Vishwa Samudra Open 2024 played at the historic Delhi Golf Club (DGC). Sandhu (69-67-69-71) totalled 12-under 276 for the week and took home an impressive prize money cheque of INR 30 lakh for his effort. It happened to be Sandhu’s first win in five years and overall seventh professional title. It was also Sandhu’s first triumph at the celebrated DGC.
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Mahika Gaur and Lauren Filer have been given full central contracts as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the updated England Women's central contracts on Friday. Of the 17 players awarded full contracts, seven have secured two-year deals, including Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. The remaining 10 players, including Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Gaur and Filer have been offered one-year contracts.
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Freya Thakkar and Jai Singh Sabharwal won the gold medals in the show jumping competition hosted by the Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse grounds, which brought together 15 of the top equestrian talent and their magnificent steeds.
Liverpool, Dec 13 (IANS) Arne Slot has been named the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for November. Liverpool's head coach claimed the award for the first time since taking charge of the club after guiding the Reds to a perfect record in the division during the period.
London, Dec 13 (IANS) After a disastrous night for German forward Timo Werner, whose ‘unacceptable’ performance translated into Tottenham Hotspur drawing 1-1 against Rangers on Friday (IST), head coach Ange Postecoglu has backed his public criticism of Werner claiming he is not worried about bruising player’s egos.
