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Galle, Feb 6 (UNI) Australia’s bowlers produced a disciplined performance on Day One of the second Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday as the hosts finished at 229 for 9 after 90 overs. Sri Lanka’s top order initially provided a strong foundation, reaching 93 for 1, but the middle order collapsed in a dramatic…
Muddenahalli, Feb 6 (UNI) Cricketing legends from India and Sri Lanka, including Aravinda de Silva, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Arjuna Ranatunga, are set to take the field once again in the second edition of ‘One World One Family T20 Cricket’ on Saturday. The much-anticipated match will also mark the announcement of the Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa…
Nagpur, Feb 6 (UNI) A dominant batting display led by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer helped India clinch a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday. Chasing 249 for victory, India lost both openers early but Gill (87 off 96 balls, 14x4s) anchored the chase…
Sydney, Feb 6 (UNI) India great Ravi Shastri knows exactly how big the rivalry is between his former side and Pakistan in international cricket and has provided his take on the comments made by current coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the much-anticipated clash at the ICC Champions Trophy. Gambhir recently said the importance of the…
Nagpur, Feb 6 (UNI) Star batsman Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first ODI against England due to a knee issue, as India began their 50-over campaign post the 2023 World Cup with a fresh-look squad. England won the toss and elected to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. India…
Barbados, Feb 6 (UNI) West Indies to commence their new World Test Championship campaign against Australia at home, while their women’s side will play host to South Africa ahead of a potential place at this year’s World Cup. The West Indies have revealed their schedule for the remainder of 2025, with their men’s team to…
Nagpur, Feb 5 (UNI) Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England’s series against India on Thursday in Nagpur. The 34-year-old has been named at number three in England’s XI, behind openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett. Jacob Bethell has been preferred to Jamie…
Dubai, Feb 5 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday thanked the Malaysia Cricket Association for the successful hosting of the second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The World Cup, which showcases and celebrates the future stars of the game, took place from 18 January 18 to February 2 in…
Nagpur, Feb 5 (UNI) As India gears up for the final set of preparations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, with a crucial home series against England, a significant question mark hangs over the fitness of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The 31-year-old had sustained a back spasm during India’s final Border-Gavaskar Series Test against Australia…
Prayagraj, Feb 5 (UNI) India’s star shuttler and former Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal arrived to attend Maha Kumbh on Wednesday to immerse herself in the spiritual experience. Expressing her reverence, Saina said, “This is the world’s largest spiritual event, and I consider myself fortunate to be a part of it.” She lauded the Uttar…
