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CWI names West Indies women's squad for first bilateral series against Bangladesh

ST. John's, | January 9, 2025 8:42:26 PM IST

Uncapped speedster Jannillea Glasgow and fast-bowling all-rounder Cherry-Ann Fraser earned their call-ups to the 15-member West Indies squad for the upcoming white-ball home series against Bangladesh. ... read..

"We have balanced squad": Captain Mandhana ahead of India's clash against Ireland

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 9, 2025 8:42:22 PM IST

Ahead of her side's clash against Ireland in the first ODI match of the series, India Women skipper Smriti Mandhana on Thursday said that the Women in Blue have a "balanced squad". ... read..

"Don't think he can survive as Test opening batsman...,": Ricky Ponting's shocking take on Konstas

New Delhi | January 9, 2025 8:42:19 PM IST

Former Australia captain and the ICC Hall of Famer, Ricky Ponting doesn't think the young prodigy can survive as an opening batter in the Test format if he continues to bat like he did at MCG. ... read..

Ice Hockey League: Mushtaq leads Kang Sings to historic 9-0 victory, advance to semi-finals

Leh (Ladakh) | January 9, 2025 8:42:16 PM IST

Defending champions Kang Sings advanced to the semi-finals of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 with a stunning 9-0 victory over United Nubra. ... read..

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri gives valuable advice to young Sam Konstas

New Delhi | January 9, 2025 8:12:21 PM IST

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave a piece of advice to young Australian opener Sam Konstas to focus on his "strengths" and play the way he wants. ... read..

Pro Kabaddi League Champions Haryana Steelers to organise victory parade with home fans

Rohtak (Haryana) | January 9, 2025 8:12:17 PM IST

To celebrate Haryana Steelers' maiden Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title, after defeating the Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final, the team is organizing a Victory Parade on January 11 to share their success with fans across Haryana, according to a release from ... read..

Darius holds off Nabi in shoot-off to claim senior master trap title

New Delhi | January 9, 2025 8:12:16 PM IST

Former national champion Darius Chenai of Telangana held off Nabi Iqbal of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in a shoot-off (1-0) to claim the Senior Master men's trap title at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Shotgun events being held her ... read..

A look at how ISL teams are packing a punch to clinch comebacks in 2024-25 season

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 9, 2025 7:42:19 PM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season has seen teams show impressive resilience, with late-game strategies becoming a focal point of the competition. This season has truly embodied the beauty and unpredictability of football, as multiple comeback v ... read..

Punjab FC announces signing of Greek forward Petros Giakoumakis

Mohali (Punjab) | January 9, 2025 7:42:15 PM IST

Punjab FC has announced the signing of Greek forward Petros Giakoumakis for the remainder of the season. He last featured for the Greek second-division club Makedonikos. The forward has signed a six-month contract until May. ... read..

Squads for ILT20 Season 3 announced ahead of tournament opener

Dubai | January 9, 2025 7:12:34 PM IST

The International League T20 Season 3 is set to begin on Saturday at the Dubai International Stadium with the Dubai Capitals hosting the defending champions MI Emirates in the tournament opener on Saturday. ... read..

"Criticism should be based on facts not...": Nitish Rana comes out in support of Gambhir

New Delhi | January 9, 2025 6:42:49 PM IST

India batter Nitish Rana has come out in support of Gautam Gambhir amid the criticism that the head coach is facing over the bashing that India got at the hands of Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ... read..

ISL: NorthEast United FC eye win, while Punjab FC desperate to break losing streak

Guwahati (Assam) | January 9, 2025 6:42:28 PM IST

NorthEast United FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium to improve their position in the standings, a press release by the ISL stated. ... read..

Afghan spinner Rashid Khan reflects on leading MI Cape Town in SA20 Season 3

Cape Town | January 9, 2025 5:42:31 PM IST

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan reflected on leading MI Cape Town in the upcoming SA20 Season 3 and said that the players need to give 100 per cent on the field and only then they can get the right results in the tournament. ... read..

We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith

Cape Town | January 9, 2025 4:42:24 PM IST

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players. ... read..

Australia chief selector George Bailey reveals reason behind omission of Maxwell, Handscomb from Sri Lanka tour

Canberra | January 9, 2025 4:42:18 PM IST

Australia chair of selectors George Bailey weighed in on the exclusion of experienced stars Glenn Maxell and Peter Handscomb from the squad for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. ... read..

After Lopetegui's exit, West Ham appoint Graham Potter as new head coach

London | January 9, 2025 3:12:37 PM IST

Graham Potter has been named Julen Lopetegui's successor as West Ham United's head coach on Thursday. ... read..

Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with Belgian Grand Prix

Brussels | January 9, 2025 3:12:31 PM IST

Formula 1 has agreed to a multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the sport race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in four of the next six years. ... read..

ITF J300 event: Arnav Paparkar fights his way into quarterfinals

New Delhi | January 9, 2025 2:42:35 PM IST

Arnav Paparkar overcame an inexplicable second set lapse to go past Croatia's Emanuel Ivanisevic and secure his place in the quarterfinals of the boys event of the ITF J300 event along with top seed Pranav Senthil Kumar while Maaya Rajshwaran Revathi also ... read..

Konstas or Travis?: Australia's Chief Selector hints at who will open in Sri Lanka

Canberra | January 9, 2025 2:42:18 PM IST

After impressing against a famed Indian bowling unit in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas was named in Australia's upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. But there is still uncertainty whether he would walk out to open for Australia in the sub-c ... read..

Australia captain Pat Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy amid ankle problem

Canberra | January 9, 2025 2:12:13 PM IST

Australia captain Pat Cummins's availability is now in doubt for the upcoming Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been dealing with an ankle problem during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, reported ESPNCricinfo. ... read..

Top Indian riders, Johann, Kavin join Gaman Racing; set to train in Spain for 2025

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2025 1:42:54 PM IST

Promising Indian riders Geoffrey Emmanuel, Kavin Quintal, and Johann Emmanuel, along with a lady rider, Nadine Balaji, have joined Gaman Racing, and will be honing their skills in Spain for the competitive 2025 season as the Spanish outfit inked an agreem ... read..

Sneha shares lead with Rhea, Durga in Leg 1 of WPGT

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | January 9, 2025 1:42:39 PM IST

Sneha Singh was in shared lead with Rhea Purvi Saravanan and Durga Nittur at the end of the opening round of the first leg of the 2025 season on the Women's Pro Golf Tour. The three shot even par 72 each at the Golmuri Golf Club in Jamshedpur. ... read..

Govind Sahani kicks off 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship in Bareilly with win on Day 1

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | January 9, 2025 1:42:30 PM IST

Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men's World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship w ... read..

Yuva Kabaddi Series: Ayan Lohchab shines on debut; Palani Tuskers, Sonipat Spartans extend their lead in Division 1

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2025 1:42:21 PM IST

The 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series - Division 1, held at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, saw debutant Ayan Lohchab deliver a stunning performance for the Sonipat Spartans, while the Palani Tuskers continued to dominate the standings. ... read..

HFC interim head coach Chembakath hails players' mentality, commitment after 1-1 draw vs FCG

Fatorda (Goa) | January 9, 2025 9:42:21 AM IST

Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath highlighted his team's mental strength and determination in their 1-1 draw against FC Goa during Matchweek 16 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Speaking at the post-match press conference, he prai ... read..

ISL 2024-25: Guwahati to host Kolkata derby on January 11

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2025 9:42:14 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant have announced that the Kolkata derby against East Bengal FC scheduled on January 11 has been moved to Guwahati from Kolkata. ... read..

HS Prannoy, Malvika Bansod storm into pre-quarterfinals of Malaysia Open 2025

Kuala Lumpur | January 9, 2025 9:12:27 AM IST

Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy Malvika Bansod cruised into the round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament after registering a win against their respective opponents in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. ... read..

"We can do nothing but self-criticism": Manolo Marquez on FC Goa dropping points, Carl McHugh, and his substitutions

Fatorda (Goa) | January 9, 2025 9:12:25 AM IST

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez conveyed his dissatisfaction with sharing the points with Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa during the opening fixture of Matchweek 16. ... read..

Steve Smith named interim captain as Australia announce squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Canberra | January 9, 2025 8:42:26 AM IST

Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29. ... read..

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