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Cape Town, Mar 20 (UNI) Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant former Formula 1 team owner and television pundit, has died aged 76. The Irishman, who had aggressive prostate cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday morning. A statement from his family said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan…
Costa Navarino (Greece), Mar 20 (UNI) Boxing was officially included in the sports programme of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following a vote at the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session here on Thursday. The IOC Executive Board had provisionally recognized World Boxing as the international federation for boxing on February 26, recommending the…
Jaipur, Mar 20 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches of IPL 2025. The young all-rounder will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions…
Islamabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza has dismissed reports of financial losses from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the tournament contributed significantly to the board’s revenue. Speaking at a press conference, the PCB spokespersons rejected claims made in Indian media, asserting…
Tokyo, Mar 20 (UNI) Japan have become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifiers by beating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama stadium here. Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half as the Japanese progressed with three games to spare in the third…
London, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia all-rounder Grace Harris has signed for Surrey as this year’s overseas player. The 31-year-old, who plays for London Spirit in The Hundred, will be available from the fixture against Hampshire Hawks at the Kia Oval on June 5 – the county’s first home Vitality Blast fixture of the season. Harris…
Auckland, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia skipper Tahlia McGrath, who has stepped into the leadership role in the absence of regular captain Alyssa Healy, is relishing the opportunity to guide the team alongside vice-captain Ash Gardner. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to lead the side again,” McGrath told reporters ahead of the first T20I here…
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) From the maidaans to the streets, the DNA of every cricket game is to Play Like Mumbai. That entertaining brand of cricket, the fight, the grit, the refusal to throw in the towel, is something we’ve seen in abundance over the last seventeen seasons of the IPL, and was on full…
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh on Wednesday condemned state associations for blocking player entries into the Senior National Championships for political reasons, calling it a grave disservice to the sport. He assured that the BFI would cover all expenses for players affected by state-level politics, ensuring their…
Jammu, Mar 19 (UNI) To deliberate on the budget announcements and review the activities and achievements of the department, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez on Wednesday discussed the future roadmap and strategic implementation in order to make Jammu and Kashmir ready to produce international stuff and making it a sporting hub. Chairing…
