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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) After leading India to an unbeaten ICC Men’s Champions Trophy victory, captain Rohit Sharma opened up about the team’s journey, overcoming challenges, and his personal outlook on the future. Rohit shared insights into India’s approach, their ability to handle adversity, and the evolution of their mindset since past tournament heartbreaks. India’s Champions Trophy campaign was nothing short of remarkable. In the final, they defeated New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.“We went undefeated despite losing all five tosses. Yet, we still won the trophy,” he said. “Winning a tournament without a single defeat is a massive achievement in itself, and it gives me immense satisfaction. Until we lifted the trophy, no one really thought about it. Bu...

London, March 10 (IANS) After more than a decade of service, Racing Bulls’ long-standing Technical Director, Jody Egginton, is set to leave his position and transition into a new role as Engineering Director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies.His new assignment, which begins on April 1, marks the end of a significant chapter in Egginton’s Formula 1 career and the beginning of an exciting new challenge.Egginton, whose F1 journey began in 1996 as a Junior Designer with Tyrrell, has had an extensive and illustrious career in the sport. Over the years, he has held key positions with multiple teams, including Midland (which later evolved into Spyker and Force India) and Team Lotus.In 2014, he joined the then Toro Rosso outfit as Head of Vehicle Performance, before rising to Deputy Technical Dire...

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) Weekend Horse Show No.3 is being held at the iconic Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai on Sunday. On the second day of the event, Ira Teny secured first place in Showjumping (70cm-80cm) while riding on her horse ‘Knighthood’. The Weekend Horse Show organised by ARC offers a supportive and competitive atmosphere for talented riders in all age categories to showcase their skills in various disciplines in equestrian sport. The event promised a weekend full of thrilling competition, remarkable horsemanship, and a celebration of the special connection between humans and horses.In the Show Jumping (70cm-80cm), Ira Teny secured first place while riding on Knighthood. Riditraj Deora secured second place while riding on Roxy, followed by two riders...

Athens, March 10 (IANS) Indian fencer Bhavani Devi produced a moment of brilliance at the 2025 Coupe Acropolis, defeating Japan’s Olympic and World Championships medallist Seri Ozaki in a nail-biting contest. However, her campaign was cut short in the next round as she suffered a setback against China’s Zhang Xinyi in the Table of 64 match.Bhavani, who made history as India's first-ever Olympic fencer at the Tokyo 2020 Games, has had a challenging journey over the past year, missing out on qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But in Athens, she showed her mettle by overcoming a tough opponent in Ozaki, clinching a thrilling 15-14 victory in the preliminary Table of 64 match.Ozaki, a 22-year-old Japanese fencer, boasts an impressive record, having secured a team bronze medal at the 20...

London, March 10 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has changed its name to Commonwealth Sports under the 'More in Common' brand campaign. The announcement was made on the occasion of Commonwealth Day, an annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held on the second Monday in March."Commonwealth Day also marks the date we transition from a Sports Federation to a Sport Movement, Commonwealth Sport becoming our public name," the governing body said in a statement.Katie Sadleir, CEO, Commonwealth Sport said, “The evolution to a Movement that is Commonwealth Sport allows us to demonstrate a stronger, more unified purpose that resonates with our audience on a deeper level."“It will help us more clearly communicate our role of not only delivering the powerful platform of the C...

Bengaluru, March 10 (IANS) Bengaluru FC will host Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Placed seventh with 33 points, the Islanders need just a draw to edge past the sixth-positioned Odisha FC (33) and qualify for the playoffs. The Islanders, however, are winless in their previous four games, drawing and losing twice each. The Blues have made the cut for the top-six and are presently fourth in the standings with 38 points from 23 encounters.The Blues have faced losses in three of their last four encounters against the Islanders, failing to find the back of the net thrice on the bounce, which are arguably unwanted records they will want to set clear before the playoffs begin.Bengaluru FC have netted 40 goals from an expected...

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday thanked his team for the successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy in the country and called it a "historic event for cricket fans worldwide".As India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, the eight-team competition, which was officially hosted by Pakistan, came to an end. However, India refused to travel to Pakistan and played all their matches in Dubai.It was Pakistan's first major ICC tournament after last co-hosting the 1996 ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka."I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated PCB team, the vigilant law enforcement agencies, the supportive provincial governments, the esteemed ICC official...

Vitoria (Spain), March 10 (IANS) India’s para shuttlers delivered an outstanding performance in the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025 – II in Vitoria, Spain, with Sukant Kadam leading the charge, as they bagged six gold medals and a silver.Kadam defeated fellow Indian Tarun in the final with a score of 21-13, 21-10 in the final played on Sunday night. In the semifinal, he had overpowered India’s Naveen Sivakumar 21-11, 21-13. He remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, making it a perfect and promising start to the new season.Speaking after his win, Sukant Kadam said, “I’m happy to start 2025 with a gold medal. Every match here was a learning experience, and I’m glad I could perform consistently. This win gives me great motivation for the rest of the season.”India’s dominance c...

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Former India pacer Laxmi Ratan Shukla heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership skills and his batting after Men in Blue beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to lift their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday. Chasing 252, Rohit scored 76 laced with seven fours and three sixes to set the foundation for the chase as Shreyas Iyer (48), Axar Patel (29), Hardik Pandya (18) and KL Rahul (34 not out) also contributed with the bat to take the side over the line in Dubai. It was Rohit's first 30-plus score in the tournament as the opener failed to convert a good start in the last four matches in Dubai."It was a fantastic win. We were all talking about Rohit Sharma's form not being great. I knew his form was good but he was getting out early. Yesterday he played...

Bengaluru, March 10 (IANS) In her third season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Renuka Singh Thakur has truly come into her own, claiming 10 wickets in just seven matches so far. From humble beginnings in her village, playing with a cloth ball, to becoming India’s go-to fast bowler, her journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Cricket wasn’t just a sport for Renuka; it was the unfulfilled dream of her late father, one she took upon herself to achieve despite all odds.“I hadn't seen much cricket as a kid, it was just a hobby, I don't know how it came. I just liked playing. And there was a rule in my village that we used to play with a cloth ball, so you have to throw it fast, otherwise it doesn't go far. So that's how I became a fast bowler....