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Geneva, Nov 22 (UNI) FIFA has confirmed the expansion of the 2026 FIFA Series, which will also include a women’s edition for the first time. The FIFA Series is aligned with FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 to create more opportunities for national teams that rarely face opponents from other continents. “Building on…
Guwahati, Nov 22 (UNI) At lunch on Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, the Proteas were 156 for 2 in 55 overs. South Africa had won the toss and elected to bat. At tea (first break), the visitors were 82 for 1 in 26.5 overs,…
Perth, Nov 22 (UNI) Scot Boland starred with the ball as England were bowled out for 164 in their second innings at Tea on Day 2 of the first Test at Perth Stadium, setting Australia a target of 205 runs to win. The visitors had earlier posted 172 in the first innings, giving them a…
Guwahati, Nov 22 (UNI) India made two changes to their playing XI for the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, bringing in Nitish Reddy for the injured Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan in place of Axar Patel. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. South Africa captain Temba…
Perth, Nov 21 (UNI) Australia were 123 for 9 in 39 overs at the close of Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, after England’s innings was dominated and ultimately destroyed by Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell, only for England captain Ben Stokes to strike back with a brilliant five-wicket burst during Australia’s…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant on Friday confirmed that India’s team management has finalised a replacement for Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa due to a neck injury, though he did not disclose the player’s name. “We have taken a decision on who will play in…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) South Africa have ruled out Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against India here on Saturday. The pace spearhead had missed the opening Test match in Kolkata after sustaining a rib-bone stress injury in the buildup. The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team, and due to ongoing…
Digboi, Nov 21 (UNI) Yuvraj Sandhu bounced back in style after two successive playoff losses as he cantered to a thumping seven-stroke triumph on Friday for his third victory at the prestigious IndianOil Servo Masters in the Rs 1 crore event, played at the Digboi Golf Links. Yuvraj (65-69-66-69), who enjoyed an impressive six-stroke lead…
New Delhi, Nov 21 (UNI) Former sprint queen and current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) P.T. Usha was on Friday honoured with the FICCI Lifetime Achievement Award for her extraordinary contribution to Indian sport, inspiring generations of athletes. Usha, also known as ‘Payyoli Express’ was presented with the honour at the FICCI TURF…
Madurai, Nov 21 (UNI) The Ireland Men’s Junior Hockey Team became the first ones to arrive in Madurai, ahead of FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, when they reached on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, just before the Ireland side, it was the Australian Men’s Junior Hockey Team who touched down, in Chennai. Ireland…
