DPL 2025: Despite Rahul Chaudhary’s final-over hattrick South Delhi Superstarz beat New Delhi Tigers in thriller

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New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Rahul Chaudhary’s final-over hattrick went in vain as South Delhi Superstarz chased down a huge target of 197 runs with three wickets in hand in 19.5 overs.After restricting the Tigers to 196 for nine wickets in the first innings, the Superstarz began their chase with determination but soon found themselves in early trouble as opener Kunwar Bidhuri fell cheaply after scoring 6 runs, leaving the team needing to rebuild from a precarious position. However, the middle ord…

Durand Cup 2025: Indian Army rally from two goals down to defeat Ladakh FC, exit on goal difference

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Jamshedpur, Aug 11 (IANS) Indian Army staged a stirring comeback to beat Ladakh FC 4–2 in their final Group C match of the 134th Durand Cup in Jamshedpur on Monday, but the victory was not enough to secure a quarterfinal berth.Despite finishing level on six points with a +2 goal difference, the Army side fell short of claiming one of the two best second-placed spots.Needing a sizeable win to stay in contention, Army began with intent, using the pace and width of Vignesh Velan and Christopher K…

Spain part ways with Montse Tome after Euro final defeat

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Madrid, Aug 11 (IANS) The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have confirmed they have parted ways with women’s national team head coach Montse Tome weeks after the side lost to England in the final of the Women’s European Championship on penalties. Montse’s contract was set to expire in August but the governing body has now confirmed no renewal is to take place. In her stead, Spain Under-23 head coach Sonia Bermudez will take reins of the national team.An RFEF statement read: “The Board …

Mikey Moore signs long-term Spurs deal on his 18th birthday

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New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that attacking midfielder Mikey Moore has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The announcement came on the day Moore celebrated his 18th birthday, as he continues his season-long loan spell at Scottish giants Rangers.“Tottenham Hotspur announce that Mikey Moore has signed a new, long-term contract with the Club,” Spurs said in a statement. “The attacking midfielder, who turns 18 today, is currently on loan at Rangers for …

Bayer Leverkusen sign goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from RB Leipzig

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Leverkusen, Aug 11 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen has signed goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from Bundesliga competitors RB Leipzig for a deal which is to reported to be worth up to three million Euros including add-ons. The 34-year-old, who hails from Willich on the Lower Rhine, signed a contract with Leverkusen that runs until June 30, 2027. Blaswich joins as a replacement for Lukas Hradecky, who has transferred to AS Monaco. He is expected to play the number two role as a back up the newly acquired Mark F…

In many ways, growth of women’s cricket a reflection of country’s progress, says Gupta

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Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the growth of women’s cricket is a reflection of the country’s progress in many varied ways. Gupta’s comments came on the day ICC marked the 50 days countdown of Women’s ODI World Cup, starting on September 30. “There is a larger picture here, which has to do with what this means for the country. The growth of women’s cricket, in many ways, is a reflection of the country’s progress. In every s…

Essex sign Durham's Mitchell Killeen on two-year deal

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Chelmsford, Aug 11 (IANS) Essex Cricket have announced the signing of young Durham bowling all-rounder Mitchell Killeen on Monday. The 20-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with Essex, which will see him join the club at the end of the 2025 season.The right-arm seam bowler and right-handed batter made his List A debut for Durham at the age of 17 in August 2022 against Nottinghamshire, where he took 1-17 and scored 17 off 26 balls, batting at number eight.Durham-born Killeen had to wait a few…

Asian U22 Boxing C'ships: Ritika clinches heavyweight gold as India end with 13 medals

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Bangkok, Aug 11 (IANS) Ritika’s gold in the women’s 80+kg category capped off India’s campaign at the Asian U19 & U22 Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, where the team collected a total of 27 medals across both age groups. The dual championships, spread over 10 days, brought together the continent’s best young talent in a competitive test for the next generation of boxers, where India finished second overall in the U19 standings and fourth in U22.The U19 group will return home wit…

Qualifying for the U20 Asian Cup was our only goal when we arrived in Myanmar, says Alexandersson

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Yangon, Aug 11 (IANS) After the Indian U20 women’s team qualified for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, head coach Joakim Alexandersson expressed that his team was mentally prepared for the challenges on the route to the continental pinnacle. Only 36 days after the Indian senior women’s team made history by qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, the Indian U20 women’s side added to the achievement by booking their spot in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday.After a victorious campaign in Yan…

'Rohit should be part of 2027 ODI World Cup, he still has hunger and determination': Dinesh Lad

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New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach Dinesh Lad said that the opening batter should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October and November 2027. Rohit, who led India to the Champions Trophy glory earlier this year, announced his retirement from Test cricket in May ahead of the England tour. The 38-year-old had earlier announced his retirement from T20I cricket following the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados last yea…