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IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo eyes stability with his new role at KKR

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:51 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) The newly appointed mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Dwayne Bravo, has made it clear that the defending champions will stick to their winning formula in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for the 2025 season. While Bravo brings his own style, he emphasised the importance of continuity, drawing insights from former mentor Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to their third title last year before taking charge of the Indian team.

WPL 2025: Gibson, Ishaque come in as GG elect to bowl first against MI

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:27 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Saika Ishaque and Danielle Gibson have come in for the crucial clash as the Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.

KKR's IPL 2024 trophy tour excites fans at Kolkata’s City Centre

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:02 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS): The Kolkata Knight Riders' celebratory Trophy Tour made a stop at City Center 1 mall in Salt Lake, where enthusiastic fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the prestigious IPL 2024 trophy. The event at Kolkata's premier shopping destination drew large crowds who had the opportunity to take photographs with the silverware and participate in fan activities. Mall visitors expressed their excitement as the trophy was displayed prominently, allowing fans of all ages to share in the team's recent triumph.

Olympian Raiza Dhillon named in India's squad for year's first Junior World Cup

IANS | March 13, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced a 36-member Indian junior squad for the upcoming first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in Suhl, Germany, from May 19-27, 2025. The squad will participate in 15 events, including three mixed-team events.

IPL 2025: Not knowing which team you will end up with is never easy, says KL Rahul

IANS | March 13, 2025 6:01 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) After spending various seasons with other franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will be embarking on a new chapter when he turns out for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming 18th edition starting on March 22. Rahul admitted that the uncertainty over which team he would land up with at the auction was nerve-wracking, but he is now glad to turn out for DC, who roped him in for INR 14 crore at last year’s mega auction. He was released by the Lucknow Super Giants after leading them in the 2024 edition.

Formula 1: Russell confident in Mercedes' progress but finds McLaren favourites

IANS | March 13, 2025 5:32 PM

Melbourne, March 13 (IANS) George Russell believes that Mercedes have taken a step forward with their new Formula 1 challenger for the 2025 season but admits that McLaren is “without doubt the favourites” heading into the Australian Grand Prix. Mercedes endured a mixed 2024 campaign, showing flashes of brilliance with four race wins, including a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas, but also struggling with inconsistency, ultimately finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship behind McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull.

PGTI NexGen Gurugram: Rookie Rajesh Kumar wins after steady final round of 72

IANS | March 13, 2025 5:11 PM

Gurugram, March 13 (IANS) Lucknow’s Rajesh Kumar Gautam, a rookie on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) who is currently serving in the Indian Army, came up with a steady final round performance of even-par 72 to register a two-shot win in the PGTI NexGen Gurugram 2025 at the Golden Greens Golf & Polo Club here on Thursday.

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