IPL 2025: It 's a pleasure to be out there alongside Rohit, says Bairstow

IANS | May 31, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) After his 47 turned out to be the key element in Mumbai Indians beating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow commented that batting alongside veteran opener Rohit Sharma is a pleasure, and called him one of the best players to give a blistering start with the bat.

Liverpool sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen

IANS | May 30, 2025 10:20 PM

Liverpool, May 30 (IANS) Liverpool have completed the signing of Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, in what marks the club’s first marquee signing under new head coach Arne Slot. The 24-year-old right-wing-back has signed a long-term deal after successfully completing a medical at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.

French Open: Swiatek survives second-set scare to extend reign to 24 wins

IANS | May 30, 2025 10:10 PM

Paris, May 30 (IANS) World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was pushed to the edge but emerged victorious yet again at the Roland Garros. The three-time defending champion defeated Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the French Open for the seventh straight year, extending her unbeaten streak at the clay-court Grand Slam to 24 matches.

IPL 2025: GT left to rue missed chances as Rohit’s 81 propels MI to 228/5

IANS | May 30, 2025 9:49 PM

New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Openers Rohit Sharma (81) and Jonny Bairstow (47) set a solid platform as Mumbai Indians posted a massive total of 228/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.

Indian Open of Surfing: Weather conditions play spoilsport on inaugural day

IANS | May 30, 2025 9:31 PM

Mangaluru, May 30 (IANS) The opening day of the 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing, scheduled to take place at Tannirbhavi Eco Beach, was called off on Friday without any competition due to heavy rainfall and unsafe sea conditions resulting from the early onset of monsoons and the cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea.

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma becomes second player to cross 7000-run milestone

IANS | May 30, 2025 9:22 PM

New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Rohit Sharma crossed the 7000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during his knock of 81 runs, off 50 deliveries, in the Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.

Golf: Rhea Purvi takes sole lead in 7th leg of WPG Tour

IANS | May 30, 2025 8:20 PM

Mysuru, May 30 (IANS) Rhea Purvi Saravanan, who won her maiden Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) title this season, fired the first under-par round to take the sole lead after the second day of the seventh Leg of the WPGT at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club. Rhea shot 2-under 68 after a first-round 72 to be even par 140 for two days.