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Dubai, Nov 13 (UNI) Pakistan have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The sanction was imposed by Ali Naqvi of the Emirates ICC Panel of Match Referees after the Shaheen Afridi led side was ruled to…
Kolkata, Nov 13 (UNI) India captain Shubman Gill said his side is ready for a fierce contest against South Africa in the upcoming two-Test series, calling the matches crucial in India’s bid to secure a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Speaking ahead of the first Test beginning Friday at Eden Gardens, here,…
Mumbai, Nov 13 (UNI) West Indies allrounder Sherfane Rutherford has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Rutherford, who was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.6 crore, will join Mumbai Indians at the same fee. The 27-year-old left-handed batter and medium pacer…
Mumbai, Nov 13 (UNI) India bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The Mumbai-based cricketer, who was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore as an injury replacement in the 18th edition of the league, featured in…
Cape Town, Nov 13 (UNI) South Africa on Thursday officially announced its intention to bid for the hosting rights of the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement during a media briefing at Parliament here. She revealed that Cabinet has approved for South Africa to enter “continuous dialogue”…
Turin, Nov 13 (UNI) Alex de Minaur recovered from “a dark place” to keep alive his hopes of progressing at the ATP Finals, while confirming Carlos Alcaraz’s place in the knockout stages here. Requiring a straight-set victory to remain in contention, Australia’s De Minaur ended American sixth seed Taylor Fritz’s tournament with an impressive 7-6…
Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) The air in Bengaluru is charged with anticipation — and perhaps a touch of nervous energy — as India prepares to host one of its most important women’s tennis showdowns yet. The Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs are here, and Group G — featuring India, the Netherlands, and Slovenia — promises…
Kolkata, Nov 13 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the appointment of Shane Watson as the Assistant Coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026. The former Australian all-rounder brings with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern-day franchise cricket. One of the most celebrated all-rounders of his…
Kolkata, Nov 12 (UNI) India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday said the team has learned from past mistakes and is ready for the challenge of facing a spin-heavy South African side in the upcoming two-Test series, beginning Friday at the Eden Gardens. The former Netherlands international also hinted that both wicketkeeper-batsman, Dhruv Jurel…
Jaipur, Nov 12 (UNI) In a grand event at the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur on Wednesday, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), in association with the Government of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC), launched the official logo, mascots, torch, jerseys and anthem for the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 (KIUG…
