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Auckland, Nov 6 (UNI) New Zealand held their nerve to register a thrilling 3-run win over West Indies in the second T20I at Eden Park here on Thursday. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, West Indies came close but could not overhaul the 208-run target set by the hosts. New Zealand’s innings was…
Zurich (Switzerland), Nov 6 (UNI) Following another memorable year of on-field action around the world, FIFA is inviting the global football community to help decide which of the beautiful game’s leading lights should be nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025. The highlight of the year was the success of the new FIFA Club…
By BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Nov 5 (UNI) If cricket had its own scripture, Temba Bavuma would be its quiet philosopher — less a preacher of power, more a student of patience. Fresh from leading South Africa to the World Test Championship crown, Bavuma speaks not like a conqueror, but like a man still searching for…
Auckland, Nov 5 (UNI) Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the Auckland Classic in January. The 45-year-old, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, made her comeback in July after 16 months without competing, according to BBC news. She defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns, then ranked 35th in the world, on her…
Queensland, Nov 5 (UNI) As the countdown to the T20 World Cup begins, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel spoke with the calm conviction of a man who knows that preparation, not panic, defines champions. In a phase where combinations are being tested and rotations questioned, Morkel struck a reassuring note – the team’s focus is…
New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil, on Wednesday, announced 23 probables for the Blue Tigers squad for the upcoming FIFA International Match Window. India are scheduled to play Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Dhaka, in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round Qualifiers match on November…
Chennai, Nov 5 (UNI) The trophy for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 was unvieled at a ceremony held at the Secretariat here on Wednesday by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin. The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 will take place from November 28 to December 10, 2025 in…
Mumbai, Nov 5 (UNI) The BCCI Men’s Senior Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant named as vice-captain, marking his return to Test cricket after injury. India began the current WTC cycle against England 2-2 away from…
Riyadh, Nov 5 (UNI) Top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus held off a strong fightback from fifth seed Jessica Pegula of the United States to secure a 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 victory at the Women’s Tennis Association Finals group stage here, marking her second consecutive win and giving her the lead in the Steffi Graf group….
Queensland, Nov 5 (UNI) India arrive at Carrara Oval brimming with confidence as they look to capitalise on the absence of key Australian players in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series here Thursday. With Travis Head returning home for Ashes duties, Australia face a reshuffled batting order, handing India a golden opportunity to press…
