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Adelaide, Oct 23 (UNI) The second ODI at Adelaide Oval has been a classic exhibition of how Indian batting, when built around technique and patience, can absorb pressure and still post a challenging total. India finished at 264 for 9 in 50 overs, thanks to a masterclass from Rohit Sharma, intelligent strokeplay from Shreyas Iyer,…
London, Oct 23 (UNI) England great Emily Scarratt says she could have prolonged her playing career, but that winning a second Rugby World Cup felt like the perfect conclusion to 17 years in the Test game. “I probably could have done a bit more, but I don’t think I needed to,” the 35-year-old told Rugby…
Adelaide, Oct 23 (UNI) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the second One-Day International (ODI) of the ongoing bilateral series at the Adelaide Oval here today. The hosts made two changes from their previous game, bringing in wicketkeeper Alex Carey in place of Josh Philippe, and…
Sydney, Oct 22 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has revealed the tough selection calls Australia must make for the upcoming Ashes series and what England needs to do well to ensure they are competitive. The focus of the cricket world will be on Australia from November 21 for the five-match Ashes series between…
Dubai, Oct 22 (UNI) Afghanistan player Ismat Alam has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday. Ismat was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which…
Dubai, Oct 22 (UNI) Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has reached a new career-high rating and closed in on the No.1 spot currently occupied by Jasprit Bumrah after making big gains on the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowler Rankings. Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan’s 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) World over, Indian hockey, for a considerable period of time has been looked at as the benchmark simply because of the roll of honour. With a tally of 8 Gold Medals, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals, totalling 13 medals at the Olympic Games, India has well and truly set…
Madrid, Oct 22 (UNI) FC Barcelona recorded their second Champions League victory of the season with a commanding 6-1 win against Olympiakos at home, highlighted by a hat-trick from Fermin Lopez. However, the match proved more challenging and controversial than the final score suggested. Barcelona looked to be more in control by halftime, with Lopez…
London, Oct 22 (UNI) Arsenal produced a breathtaking 14-minute spell to score four goals and demolish Atletico Madrid, extending its flawless start to the league phase of the Champions League. The Gunners began brightly, with Eberechi Eze striking the crossbar via a deflection early on, while Atletico’s Julian Alvarez almost punished goalkeeper David Raya, who…
New York, Oct 22 (UNI) US chess grandmaster and popular YouTube chess commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died at age of 29. The chess player’s family announced his “unexpected” death in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday. No cause of death was given, reports BBC. The statement described him as…
