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Geneva, June 5 (UNI) The draw for the ninth FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup was announced on Wednesday, with the 2025 edition set to feature 24 teams for the first time. The tournament will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 8. It will also mark the first time the global event…
London, June 5 (UNI) England opener Phil Salt will miss the T20 series against West Indies on paternity leave. In a dramatic week, Salt, 28, returned home from the Indian Premier League for the birth of his child and then returned to India to play a part in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in Tuesday’s final….
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the event management firm DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday in connection with the stampede that left 11 dead and over 30 injured outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred during…
Paris, June 3 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka edged a tight encounter against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. Sabalenka, bidding for a first Paris title, won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 against China’s Zheng on a blustery Court Phillippe Chatrier. The Belarusian – arguably the favourite for the title…
Dubai, June 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men’s and women’s categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances…
Buenos Aires, June 3 (UNI) Boca Juniors named Miguel Angel Russo as its new manager on Monday, just two weeks before the Argentine club’s debut at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Russo, 69, replaces Mariano Herron, who was appointed caretaker manager in April after Fernando Gago was dismissed. It will be…
Mumbai, June 2 (UNI) Ricky Ponting believes in-form Shreyas Iyer is determined to prove national selectors wrong and guide Punjab Kings to their first Indian Premier League title. Iyer was a notable absentee when India named their 18-player squad for their upcoming five-match Test tour of England, and the in-form right-hander has responded well by…
Ahmedabad, Jun 2 (UNI) Both teams, in pursuit of their maiden IPL crown, will look to script history under lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It is a clash 17 years…
Chennai, Jun 2 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC have retained Jiteshwor Singh for the long term after the Indian midfielder penned a three-year contract renewal that will keep him at the club until 2028. Jiteshwor joined the Marina Machans in 2022 after a breakout season with I-League team NEROCA FC and was a stalwart in the Chennaiyin…
Baku, June 2 (UNI) Azerbaijan’s national minifootball team was crowned world champion for the first time on Sunday, defeating Hungary 4-2 in the final of the Minifootball World Cup held in the capital, Baku. Led by head coach Elshad Guliyev, Azerbaijan delivered a confident performance against the Hungarian side, backed by enthusiastic support from the…
