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Bengaluru, May 31 (UNI) India suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies here. After a goalless first half, Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva (56’) scored the only goal of the match to hand Uzbekistan the win on Friday night. Keeping true…
Chandigarh, (UNI) A throwback to Rohit Sharma’s vintage flair and a last-over blitz from skipper Hardik Pandya fired Mumbai Indians into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 with a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in a high-octane Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Under pressure in a knockout clash, MI…
Chandigarh, May 30 (UNI) Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with a masterful 81 off 50 balls, while skipper Hardik Pandya unleashed three towering sixes in the final over, as Mumbai Indians posted a daunting 228/5 against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Friday….
Paris, May 30 (UNI) Rising Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca has revealed that he draws inspiration from the positive body language of tennis icons Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer. The 18-year-old, who faces Britain’s Jack Draper in the third round of the French Open, emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive demeanor on…
Paris, May 30 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka produced another devastating display to reach the French Open fourth round on Friday and continue her pursuit of a first Paris title. The three-time major winner stamped her authority on the match early on by winning the first five games against Serbia’s Olga Danilovic. The 27-year-old…
Chandigarh, May 30 (UNI) In a high-stakes Eliminator at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans, with skipper Hardik Pandya declaring the fixture as their “tenth straight knockout” — a telling reflection of the pressure his side has endured in the latter half…
Sydney, May 30 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has revealed the playing XI he thinks Australia will use in the one-off ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa. Earlier this month, Australia named a strong 15-player squad for the Ultimate Test at Lord’s starting June 11 and coach Andrew McDonald has already…
Paris, May 30 (UNI) Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the French Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over local favourite Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) in a night session encounter at Court Suzanne Lenglen on Thursday. The Serbian ace, seeking his fourth Roland Garros crown and a record-extending 25th…
Chandigarh, May 29 (UNI) There was barely a bead of sweat spilled as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, brushing aside Punjab Kings (PBKS) with an eight-wicket thumping in Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Having blown PBKS away…
Chandigarh, May 29 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a bowling masterclass to skittle Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a paltry 101 in just 14.1 overs in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday, paving the way for a commanding route to the final. RCB’s…
