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Wellington, Dec 29 (UNI) Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, calling time on a career that saw him serve the Black Caps across formats for more than a decade. The 35-year-old featured in 69 international matches for New Zealand, including 28 Tests, and finished his red-ball…
Melbourne, Dec 28 (UNI) The demons of the 2017-18 Ashes bore-draw was the chief factor in the Melbourne Cricket Club producing a Boxing Day pitch tilted too heavily towards favouring fast bowling, and which failed to get the fourth Ashes Test into a third day. Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has vowed that his…
Melbourne, Dec 28 (UNI) Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, recognising his outstanding contribution to the game. The announcement was made by Peter King, Chair of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, who lauded Lee’s impact as one of the most feared and respected pace…
Lahore, Dec 28 (UNI) Pakistan have named a new-look T20I squad for next month’s three-match series against Sri Lanka, with several senior players missing out as the selectors continue preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup beginning on February 7. Former captain Babar Azam, pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan…
Sydney, Dec 28 (UNI) Australia batter Travis Head has indicated he is more than happy to continue opening the innings as the Ashes series against England heads into the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4. Head has been a revelation for Australia since his move to the top of the order,…
Ranchi, Dec 27 (UNI) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League is all set to push the standards of women’s hockey even higher when it gets underway in Ranchi from December 28 to January 10, 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, which saw packed stands and high-quality contests, the upcoming…
Melbourne, Dec 27 (UNI) Ben Stokes suggested the fourth Ashes Test wicket would face more scrutiny if it was played “somewhere else in the world” as the Melbourne Cricket Club braces for the International Cricket Council’s forthcoming verdict on its seam-friendly pitch. With Cricket Australia facing another multimillion-dollar loss from the second two-day Ashes Test…
Bengaluru, Dec 27 (UNI) KSLTA joint secretary Sunil Yajman on Saturday said Rohan Bopanna’s career sends a powerful and timely message to Indian sport that dreams do not have deadlines, and that belief, when sustained by resilience, can rewrite even the most predictable endings. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony – Celebrating Rohan’s Legacy 2002-2025 –…
London, Dec 27 (UNI) British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month’s Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury. According to BBC sports, the 24-year-old has played just one singles match since Wimbledon in the summer but was hoping to return to the tour in time for the first Grand Slam…
Mumbai, Dec 27 (UNI) Five-time champions India have confirmed their squad for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh. India’s squad for U19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre (C), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, D. Deepesh, Mohamed Enaan, Aaron…
