Mumbai, (UNI) Anticipation reaches a crescendo as the stage is set at the Asia Cup 2023 for the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ that has long defined cricket history – India versus Pakistan. With fervent cricket enthusiasts worldwide counting down to the highly anticipated showdown on September 2 from 3.00 pm (IST), Star Sports, the official broadcaster of…
Dubai, (UNI) Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Boad (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code) in September 2021, has been…
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…
Bengaluru, (UNI) India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is back on field batting for the first time after recovering from a life-threatening accident last year. The star player was seen batting in a practice match, a video of which has gone viral on social media, especially X (Twitter). The match was played on Independence Day and…
London, (UNI) England have received a huge boost ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 as Ben Stokes reversed his ODI retirement, and was named in the squad for the four-match ODI series against New Zealand. England coach Matthew Mott had recently revealed that he was eager to lure the Test team skipper…
Colombo, (UNI) One of the rising stars of Sri Lankan cricket, Matheesha Pathirana has been in fine form and is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 with his sublime sling action. The young pacer recently revealed that he has learned to perform well in T20 cricket from former Indian captain…
Riyadh, (UNI) Brazilian professional football player Neymar has officially left the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian football club announced on Tuesday. Neymar said he made the right choice by joining Al-Hilal. “I want to write a history, and the Saudi Professional League has tremendous energy and quality players and…
Dubai, (UNI) India batter Shubman Gill has reached a career best 25th position in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings following a half-century in the fourth match of the series against the West Indies in Lauderhill last week. Gill has moved up 43 places after scores of 77 and nine in the last two T20Is…
Agra (UP), (UNI) Ahead of the cricket world cup to be held in India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy was brought to the Taj Mahal on Wednesday for a video shoot. The ICC has started preparing for the promotion before the biggest cricketing event in the world. As less than fifty days are…
Islamabad, Aug 16 (UNI) Pakistan left-arm fast-bowler Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. “Stepping off the international pitch, after an incredible journey, I’ve decided to retire from international cricket,” Wahab, who is also a sports adviser for the Punjab caretaker government, said on twitter. He thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),…
