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Leeds, June 21 (UNI) England went to Tea on Day 2 at 107 for 1 in 24 overs, with Ben Duckett (53*) and Ollie Pope (48*) steering a strong reply after an early blow from Jasprit Bumrah. Trailing India by 364 runs, the hosts showed resilience on a surface that remained friendly for batting despite…
Galle, June 21 (UNI) The opening Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a hard-fought draw on Saturday, with rain and resilient batting efforts from both sides denying a result at the Galle International Stadium. Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto was the standout performer, becoming the first from his country to score centuries in both…
Paris, Jun 21 (UNI) India’s Neeraj Chopra edged out Germany’s Julian Weber to win the javelin throw title at the Paris Diamond League 2025. Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, won registering a best effort of 88.16m achieved during his first throw of the night. Weber finished second with a best throw of 87.88m- also his…
Leeds, June 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant etched his name in the record books yet again as he struck a blistering century against England at Headingley, helping India script a historic moment — the fourth instance of three Indian batters scoring hundreds in the same Test innings outside Asia. Pant’s unbeaten century, brought up in trademark…
Leeds, June 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant lit up Headingley with a brilliant counterattacking century, his seventh in Test cricket, as India powered their way past 450 on Day 2, only to see England claw back with late wickets. At lunch, India stood at 454 for 7 in 108.4 overs, after England chose to field on…
Leeds, June 21 (UNI) India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal termed his Test debut century in England as part of a “new era” in Indian cricket and credited the team environment, leadership, and preparation under Gautam Gambhir for the memorable performance at Headingley. Jaiswal, who struck a debut hundred in England on Day 1 of the…
Leeds, (UNI) Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill etched their names into the record books on Friday as both scored centuries on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, propelling India to a commanding 359 for three at stumps. In doing so, the duo became only the third Indian pair…
Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill marked his first outing as India’s Test captain in spectacular fashion, slamming an unbeaten century on debut as skipper against England at Headingley on Friday. Gill’s composed century came off 165 deliveries and placed him in an elite group of Indian cricketers who have notched hundreds in their maiden…
Melbourne, Jun 20 (UNI) Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the head coach of the Australia A men’s team for the upcoming season, Cricket Australia announced on Friday. Paine’s coaching tenure will begin with a home series against Sri Lanka A, scheduled to take place in Darwin from July 4. This…
London, June 20 (UNI) Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah are among the six nominees for the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Players’ Player of the Year award. Premier League champions Liverpool have two players among the nominees, with Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister joining Egypt’s Salah, who has already won the Premier…
