Sports Highlights, March 18: India's Archana Jadhav Receives Four-Year Ban For Doping; Indiana Pacers Edge Past Minnesota Timberwolves In NBA

Rain has affected the start of the second T20I international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Dunedin. The toss, originally scheduled for 6:15am, is yet to take place and the next inspection is at 7:30am IST. You can track live updates of the game at our dedicated blog HERE.

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has approved the inclusion of boxing in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, ahead of its 144th session that starts today. IOC had earlier granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in February, which sidelined the International Boxing Association and transferred authority to the new governing body. The IOC session slated from March 18-21, which will also elect a new president to succeed the outgoing Thomas Bach, is likely to ratify the executive board's decision to include boxing in the LA Games 2028 roster.

The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand has been reduced to a 15-overs-a-side contest due to rain in Dunedin. Play is now underway, and the Men In Green are off to an inauspicious start, losing the wickets of openers Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz inside the first 20 balls.

In a key NBA clash, Obi Toppin slots in his fourth 3-pointer of overtime with 3.5 seconds left on the clock to lift the Indiana Pacers over Minnesota 132-130, ending the Timberwolves’ eight-game winning streak. Toppin nets a season-high 34 points on 7-for-10 shooting from deep to help the Pacers win without their top six scorers down the stretch. Four starters were out. Andrew Nembhard was ejected in the third quarter, and Bennedict Mathurin fouled out in the fourth. Anthony Edwards scored 29 of his 38 points after halftime for the Timberwolves.

Namibia will host Canada today for the first T20I of their five-match series in Windhoek. The game begins at 5:30pm IST, and you can check out the streaming, squads and other details HERE.

While the 20-over format is seen by many as a young player라이브 바카라 game, requiring raw power and stamina, the veterans have had incredible success in leagues as well. Players like Chris Gayle have attained incredible success despite joining the Indian Premier League at the twilight of their careers. The 18th edition will feature several veteran stars, including bonafide legends like MS Dhoni. HERE is a list of the five oldest players in IPL 2025, with the ages correct as of March 17. 

Hosts New Zealand take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, defeating Pakistan in a rain-affected encounter in Dunedin. The Kiwis chase down a 136-run target in 13.1 overs, losing five wickets along the way. Tim Seifert smashes a 22-ball 45 at the top of the order to set the tone, and is thus named the Player of the Match in what was truncated to a 15-over game.

The big-hitting Shafali Verma displayed her skills with the ball as she claimed a hat-trick for Haryana against Karnataka in the pre-quarterfinal of the Women's Under-23 ODI Trophy on Monday. The 21-year-old's effort helped Haryana secure a six-wicket win and a spot in the quarterfinals.

Indian men라이브 바카라 hockey team forward Mandeep Singh and Indian women라이브 바카라 hockey team defender Udita are all set to tie the knot.

Club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer Junail Zafar Khan has passed away after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College in Australia's Adelaide. In his 40s, Khan was representing Old Concordians Cricket Club in a match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians last Saturday, news.com.au reported. After fielding for 40 overs and batting for seven, Khan collapsed around 4pm Australian Central Daylight Time. (PTI)

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev is all for family travelling with cricketers on tours but has also called for a balanced approach in dealing with the contentious issue that has divided opinions. Following India라이브 바카라 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a directive limiting the duration of family visits on tours lasting more than 45 days, allowing a maximum of 14 days of family time. For shorter tours, players could bring their families for a maximum of one week.

Junaid Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College in Adelaide. In his 40s, Khan was representing Old Concordians Cricket Club in a match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians last Saturday, news.com.au reported.

India's long-distance runner Archana Jadhav was on Tuesday banned for four years owing to a failed dope test in January, the findings of which she did not contest despite repeated reminders, prompting World Athletics to deem her actions as acceptance of guilt. According to World Athletics' Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU), Jadhav's sample, which was collected at the Pune Half-Marathon in December last year, contained prohibited substance Oxandrolone. This synthetic anabolic steroid promotes protein production and muscle building in the body.

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