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Proteas chase final amid semifinal jinx against Kiwis
Lahore, Mar 4 (UNI) South Africa and New Zealand will lock horns in the second ICC Champions Trophy semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday, with both sides aiming to break past their history of heartbreaks at this stage of ICC tournaments. South Africa, known for their dominant performances throughout the tournament, have entered their…
Rohit reveals India’s selection dilemma ahead of Champions Trophy semi-final
Dubai, (UNI) India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed selectors will be making match-up-dependent decisions for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final with Australia. India probably wasn’t expecting their right-arm leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to be that productive against New Zealand. While already 33 years old, he was playing in just his second ODI and stunningly produced…
Shastri reveals India’s preferred XI for semi-final clash against Australia
Dubai, Mar 3 (UNI) India finished on top of Group A following a commanding win over New Zealand in their final group fixture. India have set themselves up a semi-final showdown against Australia after a solid 44-run win against the Black Caps in the final group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy 2025, with the tournament…
Rahane named KKR captain, Venkatesh Iyer deputy
Kolkata, Mar 3 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday announced Ajinkya Rahane as the Captain and Venkatesh Iyer as the Vice-Captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in the leadership duo, stating, “We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who…
Kumble’s TENVIC Sports, MAHE tie up to boost sporting workforce
Bengaluru, Mar 3 (UNI) As India’s sports industry surges towards a projected $130 billion valuation by 2030, the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater. Currently employing 47 lakh individuals, the sector is expected to require over 1 crore trained personnel in the next five years. Recognising this need, Manipal Academy of Higher Education…
Manika Batra calls on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Indian table tennis star Manika Batra on Monday called on Delhi’s newly appointed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to discuss key issues related to sports development in the national capital. The meeting centred around future sports policies in Delhi, with a strong emphasis on nurturing grassroots athletes and improving the welfare…
Rohit dismisses claims of one-venue advantage
Dubai, Mar 3 (UNI) India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday rejected suggestion that his team has enjoyed an unfair advantage by being allowed to play all their ICC Champions Trophy matches here, while other teams have had to shuttle between multiple venues across Pakistan and the UAE. India, the only team to remain in a…
Cong leader’s remarks on Rohit’s fitness sparks row
New Delhi, March 3 (UNI) A political controversy erupted on Monday after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made remarks about Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness and leadership ahead of India’s crucial Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia Taking to social media, Shama criticised Rohit’s physical fitness, calling him ‘fat’ and a ‘mediocre captain.’ The now-deleted…
India, Aus set for high-voltage SF showdown in CT
Dubai, Mar 3 (UNI) Cricketing powerhouses India and Australia are set to lock horns in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The much-anticipated encounter will determine the first finalist of the tournament. India has been the most dominant side in the competition so far,…