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Sydney, jan 10 (UNI) Nathan McSweeney received a much-welcomed call back when Australia announced their squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. McSweeney has experienced a rollercoaster over the past couple of months. After earning his maiden international call-up for the Border-Gavaskar series against India, the 25-year-old made his debut in the opening…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10 (UNI) The Malaysian men’s national indoor hockey team is set to make history as they prepare to participate in their first-ever FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, scheduled to take place shortly in Porec, Croatia from February 3-9. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone for Malaysia as they step onto the…
Melbourne, Jan 10 (UNI) Emma Raducanu says she is “ready to go” against the world’s best at the Australian Open after recovering from a back spasm which disrupted her preparations. The British number two goes into the opening Grand Slam of the season having not played competitively since representing her nation at the Billie Jean…
Dhaka, Jan 10 (UNI) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is waiting to find out the details regarding Shakib Al Hasan’s recent test for suspect bowling action in Chennai. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sources had told this newspaper on Thursday that Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder failed the second test for suspect bowling action on December…
Lahore, Jan 10 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to review preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The five-member team conducted a detailed inspection of the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday morning, The Express Tribune reported. The delegation assessed the ongoing construction and renovation work at the…
Rourkela, Jan 10 (UNI) The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season after beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here. Antoine Kina (28`) and Aran Zalewski (33`) scored for the Kalinga Lancers while SV Sunil (14`) scored Team Gonasika’s…
Melbourne, Jan 9 (UNI) China’s Zheng Qinwen joined Novak Djokovic for a charity exhibition match at Melbourne Park on Thursday night ahead of the Australian Open. Zheng and Djokovic beat Andy Murray, Djokovic’s new coach, and Victoria Azarenka 4-3 in a single set Fast4 format match featuring four Olympic gold medalists at Rod Laver Arena….
Ranchi, Jan 9 (UNI) The inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League begins this weekend on January 12. This landmark two-week long event promises to be a game-changer for women’s hockey, not just in India but globally, as it brings together some of the finest talent in the sport for a spectacular celebration of…
Dubai, Jan 9 (UNI) Steve Smith has been named as interim captain as Australia announce their 16-player squad for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, beginning on January 29. Smith leads the team in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on paternity leave and dealing with a slight ankle issue that was managed…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to headline a prestigious global javelin throw competition later this year, featuring the world’s top-10 throwers. The event, an invitation-only tournament, is expected to take place in September and is poised to be a significant milestone in the realm of athletics. “There will…
