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Dubai, June 16 (UNI) Cricket fans across the subcontinent are set for a blockbuster showdown as India and Pakistan are slated to meet in a high-voltage league-stage clash at the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with the full schedule officially announced on Monday by the International Cricket Council. In a much-anticipated fixture likely…
Bengaluru, June 16 (UNI) Ahead of the much-anticipated Test series against England, Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill said he has not yet locked down his batting position, suggesting that the upcoming practice game will be key in assessing where he might best serve the team. Responding to a question on whether he had earmarked a specific…
Toronto, June 15 (UNI) The final step in the regional race for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Sunday with Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda and Cayman Islands set to do battle here at the Americas Qualifier. Twelve matches in a double round-robin format will be held across the eight-day competition, kicking off with…
Miami, June 15 (UNI) Egypt international forward Trezeguet missed a first-half penalty as Al Ahly drew 0-0 with Inter Miami in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup here. Al Ahly looked more dangerous early at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami but the Cairo-based side was denied by a series of fine saves…
London, June 15 (UNI) Australia batter Steve Smith has spoken for the first time since he picked up a finger injury during the ICC World Test Championship Final and provided a prognosis surrounding his return to international cricket. Smith was sent to hospital during the third day of Australia’s defeat to South Africa at Lord’s…
Amstelveen, June 15 (UNI) The Chinese women’s national field hockey team kicked off its Netherlands leg of the 2025 FIH Pro League campaign with a 3-1 loss to powerhouse Netherlands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium here. China held strong in the opening quarter, fending off an early Dutch offensive just 90 seconds into the game…
London, June 15 (UNI) China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen ended her journey at the Queen’s Club Championships as the world No. 5 lost to American Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the women’s singles semifinals here. The 22-year-old Zheng was obviously not in her best form as she not only struggled in her first serves…
Geneva, June 14 (UNI) Internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning artist Robbie Williams has been confirmed as the FIFA Music Ambassador ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. In his first engagement, announced during a video call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the global singer-songwriter confirmed that he has written and recorded a new Official FIFA…
Mumbai, June 14 (UNI) The countdown for the inaugural edition of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) – the world’s first franchise-based Rugby 7s league – has begun. While the six franchises gear up for what promises to be a riveting tournament, the Rugby Premier League, organised by Rugby India in collaboration with GMR Sports,…
London, June 14 (UNI) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma sent out a strong and emotional message to critics after his team’s historic five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, dedicating the victory to those who had questioned their path to the summit clash. “As a team we…
