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Sydney, Jan 31 (UNI) Australia has suffered a major setback ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with star fast bowler Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday. Cummins has not fully recovered from the injury and will miss the global event, scheduled to…
Mumbai, (UNI) Gujarat Giants Women scripted a historic moment as they registered their first-ever win against Mumbai Indians Women in Women’s Premier League history, defeating the defending champions by 11 runs in the 19th match of WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium here on Friday night, a result that also sealed their qualification for the…
Pallekele, Jan 31 (UNI) England all-rounder Sam Curran became only the second male player from his country to claim a T20I hat-trick as the visitors defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the opening match of the three-game series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. According to the International Cricket Council…
Melbourne, Jan 30 (UNI) Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass in tactical adaptability, physical endurance and mental resilience to outlast defending champion Jannik Sinner in a pulsating five-set semi-final, sealing a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory to reach the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday night. At 38,…
Washington, Jan 30 (UNI) The United States has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, led by captain Monank Patel, with as many as 10 players retained from their historic debut campaign in 2024. USA will be making their second appearance at the Men’s T20 World Cup after reaching the…
Colombo, Jan 30 (UNI) As many as 24 on-field umpires and six match referees have been appointed for the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council announced, with officials for the Super Eight and knockout stages to be named later. Experienced Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena and England’s…
Agartala, Jan 30 (UNI) The Indian Golf union (IGU) has announced a Northeast Golf League (NEGL) akin to the IPL of Cricket exclusively for the Northeast, featuring sponsors and Team Owners bidding for players. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility of the game through live telecasts and generate interest in golf within the region,…
Melbourne, Jan 30 (UNI) World No 3 Alexander Zverev erupted in anger during a marathon Australian Open semifinal against World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz, accusing the tour of “protecting” the top stars after the Spaniard took a controversial medical timeout. The drama unfolded in the third set of the five-hour epic at the Melbourne Park…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30 (UNI) Cricket has a way of weaving stories that go beyond runs and wickets, and tomorrow’s 5th T20I between India and New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium is one such tale. The spotlight will undoubtedly fall on Sanju Samson, returning to his home state for the first time in this series….
New Delhi, Jan 30 (UNI) Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s Instagram account was restored on Friday morning, bringing an end to hours of confusion and speculation among his 274 million followers after the profile mysteriously disappeared overnight. The brief blackout of Kohli’s account triggered widespread curiosity and concern on social media, with fans sharing worried…
