Guyana, Sep 16 (IANS) As the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) gear up for their Eliminator clash against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2025, skipper Nicholas Pooran urged his team to have the confidence to overcome any challenge in their pursuit of glory.“For us, we believe if we have to be successful, we have to beat everyone,” Pooran said. “Playoffs are a different type of cricket, a different type of pressure, and we are accustomed to that. So, we’re lookin…

Melbourne, Sep 16 (IANS) Melbourne Victory have announced the signing of former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata ahead of the 2025/26 A-League men’s season. With one of the finest careers in world football, Mata is a FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA European Championship winner and has spent the greatest part of his career with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Valencia, and the Spanish National Team.Mata said he is looking forward to working with the Club to c…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has issued a statement after being falsely accused of commenting on Team India’s handshake snub against Pakistan after Sunday’s group stage clash at the ongoing Asia Cup. After India clinched a seven-wicket win against Pakistan, the players walked straight into the dressing room without shaking hands with the opposition players. Soon after, a quote began spreading across social media suggesting Ponting had criticised the behaviou…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde believes Arsenal are one of the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League ahead of their clash at San Mames. Chasing their maiden UCL triumph, Arsenal will begin their campaign on Tuesday and hope to go further in the tournament after falling to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals in the 2024/25 season.”They are one of the favourites to win the Champions League thanks to their technical and tactical ability a…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey team defender Udita was ecstatic on being adjudged the Player of the Tournament as her team clinched the silver medal at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025. Team India lost the title clash 1-4 against hosts China on Sunday. Udita played a key role in the team’s campaign throughout the tournament in the absence of India’s regular drag-flicker Deepika, who was sidelined due to an injury. Udita stepped up and took charge of the team’s penalty corners….

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In the 1xBet illegal betting app case, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra and former MP Mimi Chakraborty submitted their respective documents to the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday, said an ED source, adding that former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and actor Sonu Sood may be questioned later this month.The Bengali actor and politician were asked to share personal documents and questioned in relation to the endorsements that they did for a betting app, said a so…

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers have roped in Australian legend Jay Stacy as the new head coach of the team, ahead of the upcoming Hockey India League season. Stacy, who represented Australia in 321 international matches and four Olympic Games, winning three medals in 1992, 1996, and 2000, takes over from German coach Valentin Altenburg, who led the side in the previous campaign.”I am excited to begin a new chapter with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and am thrilled to be returning to the Ho…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President and two-time Paralympic gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia expressed his confidence the Indian contingent will bring home more than 20 medals at the World Para Athletics Championships.India is all set to host its biggest-ever para sporting event World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with a record 73-member Indian contingent gearing up for the challe…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta urged his side to rewrite UEFA Champions League history as they begin their campaign on Tuesday. Arsenal has never won the UCL trophy; their last appearance in the finals of the tournament came in 2006 against FC Barcelona. “Well that tells you, with our long history, how difficult it is because we haven’t won it yet and that’s the opportunity. That’s how I see it, but pressure is the opportunity that drives that energy and that willingnes…

Madrid, Sep 16 (IANS) Record holders of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid, begin their 2025/26 campaign against Marseille on Wednesday (IST). Given the rich history of the club, head coach Xabi Alonso is even more motivated. Having taken over the reins from Carlo Ancelotti this season, Alonso has big boots to fill, as the club is synonymous with European success.”We face it with the maximum enthusiasm of playing the Champions League with Real Madrid. For this team it is special and playing …