Bumrah leads as Rohit rests for Sydney Test

Sydney, Jan 3 (UNI) Jasprit Bumrah has taken charge as India’s captain for the decisive fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Rohit Sharma opting to “rest” following a prolonged lean patch. The match holds immense significance, with India needing a win to draw the series and retain the trophy they have held for a…

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Hamas delegation visits Cairo over Gaza ceasefire

Gaza/Cairo, Jan 3 (UNI) A Hamas delegation has visited Egypt’s capital Cairo to address challenges surrounding a Gaza ceasefire agreement, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said on Thursday. Taha told Xinhua that the delegation’s visit to Cairo was part of ongoing discussions with mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, regarding the situation in Gaza. The visit…

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Swiatek leads Poland into United Cup semis

Sydney, Jan 2 (UNI) World number two Iga Swiatek dug deep to overcome Katie Boulter in a tense three-set women’s singles match as Poland reached the semifinals of the mixed teams United Cup after defeating Britain on Thursday. Poland will now face Kazakhstan on Saturday, with a mouthwatering clash in prospect between Swiatek and 2022…

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Gukesh, Manu Bhaker lead Khel Ratna honours

New Delhi, Jan 2 (UNI) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024, with the spotlight firmly on the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. This year, India’s highest sporting honour will be bestowed upon four extraordinary athletes: Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey),…

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