Sports Archives - Page 10 of 28

26 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 950th Career Goal, Eyes Historic 1,000-Goal Milestone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports950th goal, Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, football milestone, Saudi Pro League

Riyadh, October 26, 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone on Saturday, scoring his 950th career goal during Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League. The decisive goal came in the 88th minute, securing the victory and maintaining Al-Nassr’s perfect start to the season with six wins from six matches.Ronaldo, 40, has been in prolific form this season, netting six goals in as many appearances. Since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023, he has scored 106 goals in 119 matches, underscoring his enduring impact on the pitch. Following the match, Ronaldo shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “Happy…

25 Oct

Rohit Sharma’s Century and Kohli’s Milestone Propel India to 9-Wicket Win Over Australia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs Australia 2025, ODI, Rohit Sharma century, Virat Kohli milestone

Sydney, October 25, 2025: India showcased a dominant performance to defeat Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, ensuring they avoided a clean sweep in the series, which Australia won 2-1.Australia managed a total of 236 runs, but the Indian bowling lineup, spearheaded by Harshit Rana, put the hosts under pressure. Rana was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs, while spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar controlled the middle overs and restricted scoring opportunities.Chasing 237, India’s batting was led by Rohit Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 121, marking his…

23 Oct

India Women Enter Semifinals of ODI World Cup with Victory Over New Zealand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia Women, New Zealand Women, ODI World Cup 2025, Semifinals

Navi Mumbai, October 23, 2025: Host nation India Women have secured a spot in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS method) in their round-robin clash on Thursday. With this win, India became the fourth and final team to qualify for the knockout stage, while New Zealand and Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament.At the DY Patil Stadium, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl. India posted 340 runs for 3 wickets in 49 overs, their highest-ever World Cup score, despite one over being lost to rain. Smriti Mandhana scored…

23 Oct

Australia Clinch ODI Series with Two-Wicket Win Over India in Adelaide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAdelaide Oval, India vs Australia 2025, ODI series, Rohit Sharma

Adelaide, October 23, 2025 — Australia defeated India by two wickets in a tense encounter at Adelaide Oval, sealing the three-match ODI series 2–0 with one game still to play. Despite a fighting total from India, the hosts displayed resilience and depth to chase down the 265-run target with 22 balls to spare.Batting first, India posted 264 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a composed 73, while Shreyas Iyer contributed a fluent 61. The pair built a solid platform, but the middle order struggled to convert starts into big scores as…

23 Oct

Virat Kohli’s Adelaide Chapter Closes on a Sour Note as Star Batter Departs for Another Duck

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingVirat Kohli

Adelaide (Rajeev Sharma): The crowd at Adelaide Oval, known for its affection toward Virat Kohli, was left stunned on Thursday as the Indian stalwart walked back to the pavilion without scoring. For the second time in a row this series, Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck, marking a difficult outing in what could be his final appearance at one of his most cherished venues. Kohli’s dismissal came in the second ODI against Australia, when pacer Xavier Bartlett delivered a sharp inswinger that struck him plumb in front. Having faced just four deliveries, Kohli appeared dejected as the umpire raised…

19 Oct

India’s Top Order Collapses Before Rain Disrupts First ODI in Perth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingIND vs AUS, Perth

Perth (Rajeev Sharma): India's batting lineup faltered early in the first One Day International against Australia, with the visitors reduced to 25 for 3 before rain forced a stoppage at Perth Stadium on Sunday. The Indian innings got off to a troubled start as seasoned campaigners Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dismissed within the powerplay. Kohli, who faced eight deliveries without scoring, was trapped by Mitchell Starc's sharp left-arm pace. Rohit, after making 8 runs, failed to find rhythm and edged one off Josh Hazlewood. The early blows set India on the back foot, and things worsened when captain…

18 Oct

Afghanistan Bows Out of Cricket Tournament Following Deadly Airstrike on Players

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, Trending, World News

KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its immediate withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I cricket series after three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in the southeastern province of Paktika. The strike, which took place on Friday, has sparked outrage across Afghanistan and cast a shadow over ongoing peace efforts between the two countries. The ACB released an official statement expressing sorrow and anger over the loss, confirming that the players — identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — were killed in Urgun district after returning from a friendly cricket match in Sharana, the…

15 Oct

From Handshake Snub to High-Five: India and Pakistan Reconnect at Hockey Tournament

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsHand shake, High Five, Hockey, India, Pakistan, Snub

National Times Bureau :- In a heartening show of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives ahead of their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14. The players greeted one another following the playing of both national anthems, setting a friendly tone for the much-awaited contest — a gesture that stood out amid the recent strain in sporting ties between the two countries. In a welcome display of camaraderie, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives before their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14.…

12 Oct

Pakistan’s Top Javelin Coach Salman Iqbal Receives Lifetime Ban Over Punjab Athletics Violations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsArshad Nadeem, Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation, Punjab Athletics Association, Salman Iqbal

Islamabad, October 12, 2025: Salman Iqbal, the long-serving coach of Pakistan’s premier javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, has been banned for life by the Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation (PAAF) for allegedly violating the constitution of the Punjab Athletics Association, where he holds the position of President.The lifetime ban bars Iqbal from participating in any athletics activities, including coaching or holding office at any level. The PAAF cited procedural violations during the August elections of the Punjab body as the reason for the action.An inquiry committee, formed in mid-September, recommended the ban on October 10, a day after Iqbal submitted his response…

11 Oct

Shubman Gill Surpasses Rohit Sharma, Becomes Fifth-Highest Century-Maker in WTC History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs West Indies, Shubman Gill, World Test Championship

New Delhi, October 11, 2025: Team India captain Shubman Gill achieved a major milestone on Saturday, becoming the fifth player with the most centuries in World Test Championship (WTC) history, after smashing an unbeaten 129-run knock on Day 2 of the second Test against the West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.Gill’s fluent innings came off 196 balls, featuring 16 boundaries and two sixes, taking his WTC tally to 2,826 runs in 39 matches at an average of 43.47 and a strike rate of 61.36. With this, Gill now boasts 10 WTC centuries, surpassing former India skipper Rohit Sharma, who…