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Abu Dhabi, Sep 19 (UNI) India, after choosing to bat, fashioned a well-paced 188 for eight from their 20 overs against a spirited Oman in the 12th Group A fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here today. It was a start full of intent. Young Abhishek Sharma, fresh and unencumbered,…
Dubai, Sep 19 (UNI) Celebrating the power, unity and unstoppable spirit of women’s cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched the official event song titled ‘Bring it Home’ for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as excitement continues to build ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. Performed by acclaimed Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, the…
Dubai, Sep 19 (UNI) Australia have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against India in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. The sanction was imposed by G.S.Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees after it was found that Australia were two overs…
Geneva, Sep 19 (UNI) Spain climbed to the top of the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking for the first time in 11 years, ending Argentina’s two-year reign. The world champions slipped to third, behind France, after a 1-0 loss to Ecuador in CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on September 9. Argentina had already…
New Delhi, (UNI) Calling for Pan-India celebrations to mark the centenary of Indian hockey- a journey which began in 1925 when the first national sports body was formed, Hockey India has launched the 50-day countdown which will culminate into special celebrations on November 7. While the actual details of the celebrations will be revealed in…
Tokyo, (UNI) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an unexpectedly disappointing outing at the World Athletics Championships 2025, finishing eighth in the men’s final here today. His compatriot Sachin Yadav came close to a historic podium finish, securing fourth place with a personal best. Neeraj, who had entered the competition as the reigning world…
Abu Dhabi, (UNI) Kusal Mendis produced a batting masterclass to steer Sri Lanka to a thrilling six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here today, a result that ended Afghanistan’s campaign and propelled Bangladesh into the Super Fours. Chasing 170, Sri Lanka found their anchor…
New Chandigarh, Sep 17 (UNI) India Women scripted a dominant 102-run win over Australia Women in the second ODI of the Australia Women tour of India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here today, showcasing clinical batting and disciplined bowling. Batting first, India posted 292 all out in 49.5 overs. Smriti Mandhana was…
Bengaluru, Sept 16 (UNI) Rajat Patidar, who scripted history by captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League title earlier this year, today said that the experience had given him invaluable lessons in leadership and resilience as he prepares to lead India A in the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A,…
Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) In a landmark announcement, Apollo Tyres has been named as the Lead Sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team under a prestigious 3-year strategic partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Cricket isn’t just a sport in India — it’s the nation’s heartbeat. It unites every city, street…
