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Bumrah named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer

Bumrah named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer

22 Apr 2025 | 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for 2024 after a record-breaking year that saw him take 71 Test wickets – the most ever in a calendar year at an average of 14.92 and an unprecedented strike-rate of 30.

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Mandhana named Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer

Mandhana named Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer

22 Apr 2025 | 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) India's Smriti Mandhana has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World (Women) for 2024, an honour that caps a stellar year where she blended promise with performance to scale new heights in international cricket.

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Uppal to burn bright as SRH face rampaging MI

Uppal to burn bright as SRH face rampaging MI

22 Apr 2025 | 10:11 AM

By BD Narayankar
Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) A resurgent Mumbai Indians side will look to consolidate their mid-season comeback when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Uppal here on Wednesday.

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Go Ahead Eagles win first-ever Dutch Cup in dramatic penalty shootout

Go Ahead Eagles win first-ever Dutch Cup in dramatic penalty shootout

22 Apr 2025 | 10:04 AM

The Hague, Apr 22 (UNI) Go Ahead Eagles captured the Dutch KNVB Cup for the first time in the club's history on Monday, beating AZ 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a thrilling final in Rotterdam.

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Chinese para swimmer wins Laureus Award

Chinese para swimmer wins Laureus Award

22 Apr 2025 | 8:52 AM

Madrid, Apr 22 (UNI) Chinese paralympic swimmer Jiang Yuyan was named the Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award here on Monday.

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GT tame KKR by 39 runs at Eden Gardens

GT tame KKR by 39 runs at Eden Gardens

21 Apr 2025 | 11:57 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) produced a clinical all-round display to register a 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL clash at Eden Gardens here on Monday night.

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Embrace sports & education, shun growing menace of drug abuse: Farooq urges youth

Embrace sports & education, shun growing menace of drug abuse: Farooq urges youth

21 Apr 2025 | 10:38 PM

Jammu, Apr 21 (UNI) Former chief minister and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday encouraged the young participants to stay focused on sports and education and avoid the menace of drug addiction that is increasingly affecting the younger generation.

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Shubman Gill 90 powers GT to 198/3 against KKR

Shubman Gill 90 powers GT to 198/3 against KKR

21 Apr 2025 | 9:55 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill produced a batting exhibition, hammering a scintillating 90 off 55 deliveries to guide his side to an imposing 198/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday night.

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Guardiola regards Villa game as final for Man City

21 Apr 2025 | 8:05 PM

London, Apr 21 (UNI) Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has issued a rallying cry to supporters ahead of his side's vital Premier League match at home to Aston Villa on Tuesday night.

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No rest in La Liga ahead of 33rd round of matches

21 Apr 2025 | 7:58 PM

Madrid, Apr 21 (UNI) Teams in Spain have no time to draw breath as La Liga moves directly the 33rd round of matches this week to allow for next weekend's Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid to be a stand-alone fixture.

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Gurbaz, Moeen return as KKR bowl at Eden Gardens

Gurbaz, Moeen return as KKR bowl at Eden Gardens

21 Apr 2025 | 7:51 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders handed returns to Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali as they won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in their crucial IPL encounter at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

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Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart Open

21 Apr 2025 | 7:50 PM

Stuttgart (Germany), Apr 21 (UNI) Jelena Ostapenko beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka to
win the Stuttgart Open in stunning fashion on Monday.

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Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for good things: Van Dijk

21 Apr 2025 | 7:43 PM

London, Apr 21 (UNI) Captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will "always be remembered for good things" at Liverpool even if he decides to leave as a free agent this
summer.

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Pune joggler eyes Procam Slam at TCS World 10K in Bengaluru

21 Apr 2025 | 6:37 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 21 (UNI) With over 30,000 participants expected to take part in the TCS World 10K here on April 27, one runner is set to turn heads — not for his speed, but for his extraordinary athletic act.

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IPL 2025: Sanju Samson to miss RR match against RCB due to side strain

IPL 2025: Sanju Samson to miss RR match against RCB due to side strain

21 Apr 2025 | 6:23 PM

Jaipur, Apr 21 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will not be travelling to Bengaluru for the side's Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 24, the franchise confirmed on Monday.

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