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Guwahati, Jan 25 (UNI) It was a clinical, almost ruthless display by India as they completed a comprehensive 3-0 sweep of New Zealand with an eight-wicket win in the third T20 International at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking assault at the top, followed by a captain’s knock from Suryakumar Yadav,…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (UNI) Former Indian Davis Cup captain and tennis great Vijay Amritraj will be awarded the India’s third highest civilian award- the Padma Bhushan, while cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur have been selected for India’s forth highest award the Padma Shri. Padma Awards were announced on Sunday on the eve of…
Guwahati, Jan 25 (UNI) Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass in control and timing as India strangled New Zealand to a modest 153 for 9 in the third T20 International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Setting the tone immediately after India opted to bowl, Bumrah ensured…
Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 25 (UNI) Ladakh ran out of luck as ITBP women reclaimed the Khelo India Winter Games ice-hockey gold at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium on Sunday evening. In a thrilling match, ITBP scored in the opening seconds of extra time after regulation time ended 1-1. There was a small consolation for…
New Delhi, jan 25 (UNI) The All India Football Federation has appointed Pamela Conti as the head coach of the Indian U17 women’s national team. The 43-year-old Italian has joined the Indian U17 women’s training camp in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, where the Young Tigresses are preparing for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026,…
Guwahati, Jan 25 (UNI) India rang in the experience of Jasprit Bumrah and the guile of Ravi Bishnoi after winning the toss and opting to field against New Zealand in the T20 international at Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, banking on favourable conditions and the prospect of dew later in the evening. With the…
Melbourne, Jan 24 (UNI) Swiss tennis veteran Stan Wawrinka’s long-standing career at the Australian Open concluded tonight after a hard-fought four-set loss to Taylor Fritz at John Cain Arena. Fritz defeated Wawrinka 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, but not before the 40-year-old wildcard received a rapturous farewell from the fans. With the roof closed following a…
Islamabad, Jan 24 (UNI) Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been clouded by controversy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) questioned the ICC’s decision to remove Bangladesh from the tournament, alleging “double standards” in the handling of venue-related disputes. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan would take a final call…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) Mohammed Shami once again reminded everyone why he is a force to be reckoned with. His fiery five-wicket haul for Bengal put Services on the back foot and almost sealed an innings victory, capping it off by dismissing Rajat Paliwal, the opposition’s standout performer. Shami’s performance wasn’t just about numbers…
Melbourne, Jan 24 (UNI) Novak Djokovic made more history in Melbourne on Saturday, becoming the first player ever to reach 400 Grand Slam singles wins, as he advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open for an 18th time. The 38-year-old fourth seed defeated Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) under the…
