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Kolkata, Mar 22 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to field against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 Opener at the historic Eden Gardens here on Saturday. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar justified the decision to bowl first, saying, “The pitch looks hard. It is amazing to lead RCB, and…
Florida, Mar 22 (UNI) A blunt Carlos Alcaraz said he played at “a poor level” in his surprise Miami Open second-round defeat by David Goffin. Four-time major champion Alcaraz struggled for consistency in a 5-7 6-4 6-3 loss to Belgium’s world number 55 Goffin, the BBC reported. Spain’s Alcaraz had won the Miami Open title…
Auckland, Mar 22 (UNI) Australia key all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has been ruled out of the remainder of the New Zealand tour after scans confirmed she fractured her right index finger during the first T20I on Friday here, Cricket Australia announced. Gardner left the field in the 17th over after injuring herself while attempting a return…
Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad will commence their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be an exciting day match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. The home side, who had an impressive season last year but faltered in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders, will…
Dubai, Mar 21 (UNI) England Women’s head coach Jon Lewis on Friday stepped down from his post, ICC announced in a statement. Lewis took charge of the England dressing room in November 2022 and was part of the team management across two ICC Women’s T20 World Cups. With Lewis in charge, England won 52 off…
Auckland, Mar 21 (UNI) While Australia cruised to an emphatic win against New Zealand in the opening T20I in Auckland, there were some concerns as a seasoned campaigner came under an injury scanner. Beth Mooney’s 75 not out off 42 in her 200th international for Australia helped her team to a stellar eight-wicket win against…
Auckland, Mar 21 (UNI) Pakistan’s opening batter Hasan Nawaz struck the fastest T20 International hundred for Pakistan blasting the existing record of Babar Azam in the third match of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Nawaz slammed his maiden T20I ton off 44 deliveries. Playing in just his third T20I, Nawaz stole the spotlight with…
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) The first home game of five time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians, also five time champions, in the 18th Edition of IPL will kick off with a 20-minute grand opening ceremony–a music concert by renowned composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander at the iconic M A Chidambaram stadium here…
Brasília, Mar 21 (UNI) Vinicius Jr’s last-gasp goal snatched Brazil victory over Colombia, while Paraguay overcame Chile and Peru returned to winning ways against Bolivia. Luis Diaz was moments away from turning Brazil’s hangman once again. This Brasilia battle would, however, belong to a winger in canary-yellow rather than black. Vinicius Jr won a penalty…
Kolkata, Mar 21 (UNI) The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on Saturday with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-voltage clash at Eden Gardens. KKR, a three-time IPL champion, will be led by Ajinkya Rahane this season as they look…
