Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (UNI) India opener Shubman Gill today said it is “very important” for India to perform well in the two-Test series against West Indies, following the team’s 3-0 whitewash at home by New Zealand in their previous red-ball series. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the first Test at the Narendra…
Dubai, Oct 1 (UNI) Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that India will only receive the Asia Cup trophy if the team collects it from him directly, prolonging the standoff that marred the post-final presentation in Dubai on September 28. “As ACC President, I was ready to hand over the trophy that…
Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNI) Bangladesh’s former captain Tamim Iqbal today called the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election a “black stain” and announced his withdrawal from the contest along with nearly 15 other candidates, alleging widespread irregularities, pressure tactics, and manipulation. Tamim confirmed that around 14–15 candidates had withdrawn their nominations, many of them being influential…
Mount Maunganui, Oct 1 (UNI) Tim Robinson’s scintillating century for New Zealand had almost turned the first T20 International at Bay Oval into a memorable home victory, but Australia’s superior batting depth and composure ensured a six-wicket win, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match was a thrilling contest of…
Colombo, Oct 1 (UNI) Tomorrow’s ICC Women’s World Cup Match 3 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium promises excitement, and conditions could play a decisive role. The pitch is a slow-turning canvas, offering bounce but demanding patience. Spinners will relish it, while pacers may find only fleeting success before the surface settles into a…
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The much-awaited fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, powered by Scapia, was officially launched today, kicking off with an exciting opening clash between league rivals Calicut Heroes and Hyderabad Black Hawks, captained by Mohan Ukkrapandian and Paulo Lamounier respectively. Kirti Kabra, Director of RR Global, said, “RR Kabel…
Coimbatore, Oct 1 (UNI) Delhi’s Arjun Prasad produced a steady two-under 70 to climb into the halfway lead in the Tamil Nadu Open 2025 being played at the Coimbatore Golf Club. Arjun (70-70), who was overnight third and one shot off the lead, emerged leader by one shot after the second round as he totaled…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of union Home Minister Amit Shah, today approved a number of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects having total outlay of Rs. 4645.60 crore. Nine states — Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh — will benefit, a…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh extended greetings to the senior citizens, saying the state government is consistently working for their security, dignity and ensuring a fulfilling life. Indraj said the government is continuously working on new schemes for senior…
New Delhi/Moscow, Oct 1 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today said the Strategic Partnership between India and Russia continues to develop dynamically across the board with trade, economic ties, scientific and technological collaboration and cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries on the rise. Welcoming the organisers and participants of the first Tatarstan-India…
