IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs RCB season opener at Eden Gardens

Kolkata (IANS) The grand stage is set for the much-anticipated opening clash of IPL 2025, as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens. However, the season opener is now under the looming threat of rain,…

Indian qualifier Sankar Subramanian stuns world no. 2 Anders Antonsen in Swiss Open

Basel (IANS) Indian qualifier S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian pulled off an upset win over world number two, Denmark’s Anders Antonsen and sail into the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open, a BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament, on Friday.

Subramanian,…

Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole for Chinese GP sprint race

Shanghai (IANS) Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton put in a sensational drive to claim pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in a fiercely contested session.

Hamilton…

BCCI announces cash reward of Rs 58 cr for Champions Trophy-winning Indian team

Mumbai (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for Team India after their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to honour the players, coaching and support staff and members of the selection…

Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Jaipur, Warriorz, Yoddhas bag victories on Day 15

Haridwar (IANS) Yuva Yoddhas, Warriorz K.C. and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories on Day 15 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025. UP Falcons and Palani Tuskers played out a tie at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium.

In the first match,…

Sukant Kadam becomes world no. 2 after stellar show at Spanish Para Badminton International

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) India’s star para shuttler Sukant Kadam has climbed to World No. 2 in the SL4 category in the latest BWF Para Badminton World Rankings, following a string of impressive performances at the recently concluded Spanish Para Badminton…

Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Paltan, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Kurukshetra Warriors, and Sonipat Spartans register wins on Day 14

Haridwar (IANS) Yuva Paltan, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Kurukshetra Warriors, and Sonipat Spartans won their respective matches on Day 14 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar. 

In the first match, Sonipat Spartans defeated Vasco Vipers…

2nd T20I: NZ thrash Pakistan by 5 wickets to take 2-0 series lead

Dunedin (IANS) New Zealand continued their dominant run in the T20I series against Pakistan, sealing a comfortable 5-wicket win in the second match at University Oval to take a 2-0 lead in the five-game series.

In a rain-shortened 15-overs-a-side…

National Women’s Hockey League: Haryana, Odisha and MP register wins on opening day

Ranchi (IANS) As the final phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 begins here in Ranchi, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh had a successful outing as they registered a win in their respective matches. 

India ready to leave their footprints in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

Pattaya (IANS) The Indian beach soccer national team arrived in Pattaya, Thailand on Monday, marking their long-awaited return to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup after 18 years.

Drawn into Group A, India will face a tough challenge, beginning…