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Banthia and Donski went down 4-6 in the opening set against the second-seeded pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Indonesia), but bounced back to take the second set by the same scoreline. The match tie-break proved to be a tense affair. At 10-10, both teams had saved one match point each before Banthia and Donski sealed the contest 4-6, 6-4, 12-10 to clinch the title. The victory marked Banthia's second career ATP Challenger doubles title -- both won alongside Donski -- while it was Donski's third ATP Challenger doubles crown

Aaron Rai had five birdies against four bogeys, while Bhatia had three birdies and three bogeys, and Theegala had three birdies against two bogeys

Veer Ahlawat, who played the full season last year, shot 67-67 and was 6-under for two rounds to be well placed at T-28th. Sharma had to produce a super second with six birdies against one bogey for a 5-under 65 to squeeze into the cut line at 4-under after two days. He was T-55. Ahlawat, in his second round, had five birdies against two bogeys

The marathon also serves as a qualifying race for the upcoming Asian Games, offering athletes a pathway to international excellence.

As the defending champions India gear up to face runner up of the 2024 T20 World Cup in their first Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 WC in Ahemdabad on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan analysed Indian openers Abhishek Sharma's off-spin woes and Ishan Kishan's strong zone.

The inaugural edition of PGTI's 72 The League was launched with great fanfare in New Delhi on Saturday, with the next generation of Indian golf looking forward to embracing the challenge of a brand new format.