Cricket
Lahore, Feb 26 (UNI) Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bat first against England in their must-win Champions Trophy encounter here on Wednesday. The loser of the match will be eliminated from the tournament. Shahidi hopes that the pitch, which has historically been high-scoring, will slow down in the second innings….
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (UNI) Team India delivered a dominant performance in the Men’s Bilateral T20 Cricket Series for the Blind 2025, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third league match at D5 Sports, Manipal University Campus, Yelahanka. With this emphatic win, India sealed the series 3-0, Opting to field first after winning…
Dubai, Feb 25 (UNI) Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has emphasised the stark contrast between India and Pakistan in terms of bench strength and batting approach, stating that India’s second-string squad could pose a serious challenge to Pakistan’s national team. Speaking on a sports broadcast, Gavaskar highlighted the depth of India’s talent pool, citing the…
Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (UNI) Relentless rain had the final say as the much-anticipated England-South Africa clash was abandoned without a ball being bowled, forcing both teams to settle for a point each. With showers persisting since morning and no respite in sight, the grounds staff were left with no chance to make the field playable…
Dubai, Feb 25 (UNI) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Brydon Carse in the England squad. Ahmed, who has played six ODIs, was named as a replacement after Carse was ruled out due to an injury to the toe. The replacement of…
Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (UNI) The toss for the seventh match of the ICC Champions Trophy between Australia and South Africa at the International Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi has been delayed due to rain. The scheduled toss time was affected by a steady drizzle that has refused to relent, with the covers firmly in place over…
Bengaluru, (UNI) UP Warriorz Women clinched a dramatic victory in the Super Over against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW) after the teams ended level on 180 in regulation play in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. Sophie Ecclestone played a starring role in UP Warriorz’s win, delivering with both…
Rawalpindi, (UNI) Rachin Ravindra’s brilliant century guided New Zealand to a commanding five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy here on Monday, knocking both Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan out of the tournament. New Zealand’s victory also tasted sweet for India as they also stormed into the semifinals of the…
Islamabad, Feb 24 (UNI) Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has criticised the team’s performance following their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 loss to India, questioning the captaincy of Muhammad Rizwan and calling for greater accountability from selectors over the squad selection. Amir took issue with Rizwan’s post-match remarks, particularly his claim that Saim Ayub was a…
Dubai, Feb 23 (UNI) Virat Kohli, known for his composure under pressure, highlighted the significance of mental clarity in his game after steering India to a crucial victory and securing qualification. Emphasising the importance of shutting out external distractions, Kohli said his focus remains solely on executing his role for the team. “I have a…
