Sydney, Aug 20 (UNI) A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country after Germany to have won…
Sydney, (UNI) A first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup final beckons for England after the Lionesses mixed ruthless attacking football with defensive resilience and relentless energy to overcome Australia in a pulsating last-four clash. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo secured a historic triumph, with Sarina Wiegman’s team impressively re-asserting their superiority after…
Sydney, (UNI) England secured their first FIFA Women’s World Cup final appearance following a thrilling 3-1 win over Australia here on Wednesday. Ella Toone had given the Lionesses a first-half lead before Sam Kerr equalised for the co-hosts, but goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo set up a decider with Spain on Sunday. It…
London, (UNI) England will play Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test match in 2025 at home with the venue yet to be confirmed. The match will be the first bilateral game between these sides since 2003. The tour was announced following an agreement between the two sides to play a four-day men’s Test match in…
London, Aug 14 (UNI) England fast bowler Steven Finn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Finn sustained a knee injury that has kept him on the sidelines of late and forced him to call time on his career at 34 years of age. He represented England in 126 matches across all formats,…
London, (UNI) England coach Matthew Mott wants Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer in the England squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. Ben Stokes retired from One Day Internationals in July 2022 and as recently as in the aftermath of the Ashes, had reiterated his intentions of staying retired from the 50-over…
