Kolkata, Mar 21 (UNI) The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on Saturday with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-voltage clash at Eden Gardens. KKR, a three-time IPL champion, will be led by Ajinkya Rahane this season as they look…
Thiruvananthapurm, Mar 21 (UNI) Following the airstrikes across Gaza by the Israel, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has extended his support to the people in Palestine. “Israel’s genocidal onslaught on Gaza has turned life into an unending nightmare — children slaughtered, families erased, and survival itself denied,” the Chief Minister said in a message. “How…
Kuala Lumpur, Mar 20 (UNI) Malaysia’s Cabinet has agreed to terms and conditions of the service agreement with exploration firm Ocean Infinity to resume the search for the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said here on Wednesday. Loke said the ministry is set to sign the agreement with the…
Colombo, Mar 20 (UNI) The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) seized narcotic substances, including hashish from a person valued more than Rs 153 million late on Wednesday night. A Sri Lankan Naval spokesperson said here on Thursday that following information received by the Naval Intelligence, the personnel of Sri Lankan Navy Ship…
Cape Town, Mar 20 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) have unveiled their schedule for the men and women’s senior teams in the upcoming 2025/26 home season. With the ICC Men and Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, both the teams will be contesting in the shortest format. Both the Proteas sides had finished runners-up at…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Arjuna Awardee Abhishek has once again been recognized as one of India’s top hockey talents, retaining the prestigious Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards. The 25-year-old forward, known for his sharp goal-scoring instincts, played a pivotal role in India’s success throughout…
London, Mar 20 (UNI) Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to bowl again in all England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) competitions and The Hundred having previously served a suspension because of his action. The Bangladesh all-rounder played one game for Surrey in the County Championship in September 2024, and was reported by the umpires….
Cape Town, Mar 20 (UNI) Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant former Formula 1 team owner and television pundit, has died aged 76. The Irishman, who had aggressive prostate cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday morning. A statement from his family said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan…
Costa Navarino (Greece), Mar 20 (UNI) Boxing was officially included in the sports programme of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following a vote at the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session here on Thursday. The IOC Executive Board had provisionally recognized World Boxing as the international federation for boxing on February 26, recommending the…
Jaipur, Mar 20 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches of IPL 2025. The young all-rounder will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions…
