Rawalpindi, Feb 27 (UNI) Heavy rains forced the abandonment of the final group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy here on Thursday, bringing a disappointing end to the campaign for both teams. Persistent showers left the outfield waterlogged, with large puddles forming around the ground, making any further play impossible. Spectators who had gathered in anticipation…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced the appointment of England legend Kevin Pietersen as their team mentor ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The 44-year-old will link up and work alongside a formidable Delhi Capitals support staff which includes Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, Head Coach Hemang Badani, Assistant Coach Matthew…
Rawalpindi, Feb 27 (UNI) Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy title defence as hosts came to a disappointing close on Thursday as their final group stage fixture was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rains in Rawalpindi. Having already been knocked out of the race to the semi-finals following successive losses at the hands…
Lahore, Feb 27 (UNI) Marnus Labuschagne says Australia are going all out to win their final group match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 when they face Afghanistan on Friday – and they know what to expect. The 30-year-old cast his mind back to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023, when his side…
London, Feb 27 (UNI) Michael Vaughan has questioned England’s over-reliance on selecting out-and-out fast bowlers following their group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy. England bowed out of the tournament on Wednesday after losing their must-win clash with Afghanistan by eight runs. Jos Buttler’s side fielded three 90mph bowlers – Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Jamie…
Prayagraj, Feb 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday acknowledged the significant contribution of the boatmen and drivers during the Maha Kumbh and made several significant announcements aimed at their welfare. During an interaction with the boatmen at Triveni Complex, the CM assured that the government would extend special benefits to boatmen,…
Prayagraj, Feb 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that every sanitation and health worker involved in the Maha Kumbh mega-event would receive an additional bonus of Rs 10,000 from the state government. The CM appreciated the sanitation and health workers serving at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. He presented them with…
Prayagraj, Feb 27 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was on Thursday presented with a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records for three historic achievements made by the Mela Authority during the Maha Kumbh. These records include the largest simultaneous river-cleaning drive with 329 people cleaning the river at multiple locations, the biggest sanitation…
Chandigarh / New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) Amidst uproar over USA’s treatment of Indian deportees, Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday that they went to the USA illegally, therefore, there should be no sympathy for deportees. While speaking to media, he said that they went to the US illegally through the Dunkey route…
Shimla, Feb 27 (UNI) The daytime temperature in Himachal Pradesh dropped significantly in many places. Mandi saw the biggest drop, with the temperature falling 10.1°C below normal, making it much colder than usual. Nahan in Sirmaur district was the warmest among the major stations, recording 23.2°C, with no change from the previous day and even…
