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Sydney, Jan 3 (UNI) India’s decision to bat first in the fifth Test against Australia backfired as they were bowled out for a mere 185 on the opening day at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday. Australia bowlers, led by Scott Boland (4/31) and Mitchell Starc (3/49), made full use of the grassy pitch…
Kolkata, Jan 3 (UNI) Mohun Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match here. Jose Molina’s men were on the offensive, and went ahead courtesy of an own goal from Stefan Sapic followed by a…
Rourkela, Jan 3 (UNI) UP Rudras took on Soorma Hockey Club and beat them 3-0 in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here. Sudeep Chirmako (2’) scored early in the game for the UP Rudras on Thursday night, while Soorma Hockey Club created multiple opportunities in the second quarter, the…
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…
Liverpool, (UNI) Everton manager Sean Dyche said he has bigger issues to concentrate on than striker Neal Maupay disrespecting the club on social media. The Toffees were beaten 2-0 at home by Nottingham Forest on Sunday with Maupay writing on X afterwards: external “Whenever I’m having a bad day, I just check the Everton score…
Sydney, Jan 3 (UNI) India’s batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Australian bowling attack on a cloudy morning with a grassy wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday. At lunch on Day 1 of the fifth Test, India were 57/3 after 25 overs, with Shubman Gill (20) and Virat Kohli (12) being the…
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…
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),…
Sydney, Jan 2 (UNI) Team India face a mounting internal tension as they prepare for the decisive Sydney Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting tomorrow. Amid reports of friction within the camp, captain Rohit Sharma’s form and leadership have come under scrutiny, while coach Gautam Gambhir shows signs of impatience with the team’s struggles. India,…
Sydney, Jan 2 (UNI) Ravi Shastri says he would not be shocked if India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, but if he is selected for a swansong match he should play with as little baggage as possible as the tourists fight to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keep their World Test Championship 2025…
