Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women’s ODI batter

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:09 PM

Dubai, May 13 (IANS) India’s southpaw, Smriti Mandhana, is inching closer to reclaiming the ICC Women’s ODI No.1 batter ranking — a spot she last held in 2019 — after a remarkable performance in the recently concluded tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka.

WTC Final: Temba Bavuma to lead pace-heavy South Africa squad against Australia

IANS | May 13, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) South Africa have announced a formidable 15-member squad for their historic first appearance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11, 2025. Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas against defending champions Australia in what promises to be a classic contest between two proud Test cricketing nations.

Kristy Coventry hails Asia's Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

IANS | May 13, 2025 3:20 PM

Beijing (China), May 13 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry declared Asia "a central cog in the Olympic Movement" during her keynote speech at the 45th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly on Tuesday.

Djokovic and Murray end coaching partnership ahead of French Open

IANS | May 13, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership by mutual agreement. The announcement comes after just six months of working together. While brief, their stint included moments of promise, particularly at the Australian Open, where Djokovic reached the semifinals before an injury forced him to retire mid-match.

River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals of Argentine league

IANS | May 13, 2025 2:23 PM

Buenos Aires (Argentina), May 13 (IANS) River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Barracas Central on Monday. Paulo Diaz opened the scoring when he pounced on a loose ball to fire home from six yards, and Ignacio Fernandez doubled the lead with a first-time strike into the far corner after Franco Mastantuono's cross.

Zimbabwe begin preparations in Leicester ahead of historic England Test

IANS | May 13, 2025 1:55 PM

Leicester, May 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe held their first training session in Leicester on Monday since arriving in England for a landmark Test match against the hosts, scheduled to take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from May 22 to 25. The one-off fixture marks Zimbabwe’s return to the longest format on English soil for the first time in over two decades.