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Devine sets sights on consecutive World Cup triumphs for New Zealand

Devine sets sights on consecutive World Cup triumphs for New Zealand

20 Mar 2025 | 1:32 PM

Auckland, Mar 20 (UNI) Having last played for the White Ferns in December, in an ODI against Australia, the New Zealand veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine is set to return to the national side
for the T20I series against Australia, which begins here on Friday.

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South Africa commence preparations for next edition of U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

South Africa commence preparations for next edition of U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

20 Mar 2025 | 1:09 PM

Cape Town, Mar 20 (UNI) South Africa are leaving no stone unturned as they seek to go one better at the next edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

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BCCI announces Rs 58 crore reward for Team India

BCCI announces Rs 58 crore reward for Team India

20 Mar 2025 | 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for Team India following their victorious campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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KKR stars assemble at Knights Unplugged 2.0

KKR stars assemble at Knights Unplugged 2.0

20 Mar 2025 | 12:27 PM

Kolkata, Mar 20 (UNI) The star-studded squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders were presented to their doting fans on the stage of the Knights Unplugged 2.0 event, held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan here.

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Patience needed on Bumrah's return: Jayawardene

Patience needed on Bumrah's return: Jayawardene

20 Mar 2025 | 12:21 PM

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Mumbai Indians' head coach and Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene has provided an on Jasprit Bumrah's rehabilitation, stressing the need for patience as the star pacer works his way back to full fitness.

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Shreyas Iyer vindicates Ricky Ponting's faith

Shreyas Iyer vindicates Ricky Ponting's faith

20 Mar 2025 | 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Shreyas Iyer has justified the immense faith shown in him by his Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting, emerging as a pivotal figure in India's triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.

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Hardik to miss CSK opener due to one-match ban

Hardik to miss CSK opener due to one-match ban

20 Mar 2025 | 11:16 AM

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will miss the team's much-anticipated IPL 2025 season opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday due to a one-match suspension.

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Odisha has created special identity in sports globally: Minister

20 Mar 2025 | 1:58 AM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 19 (UNI) Odisha has created a special identity for itself in the field of sports at the global level, State Sports Minister Suryavansi Suraj said on Wednesday.

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Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed bags unwanted record in List A cricket

20 Mar 2025 | 1:04 AM

Dhaka, Mar 19 (UNI) Bangladesh’s only player in the A plus category of the national central contracts, Taskin Ahmed, registered an unwanted record Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka cricket captains challenge player employment classification

20 Mar 2025 | 12:59 AM

Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) Sri Lanka Cricket ODI Captain Charith Asalanka and Test Cricket Captain Dhanajaya De Silva have filed writ petitions before the Court of Appeal challenging the classification of Sri Lanka’s national cricketers as employees of the national association, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

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PCB awaits ICC response over Champions Trophy final ceremony concerns

20 Mar 2025 | 12:47 AM

Islamabad, Mar 19 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a reminder to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking a response to its concerns over the exclusion of its representative from the post-match ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final.

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India defeat Maldives 3-0 in international friendly

India defeat Maldives 3-0 in international friendly

19 Mar 2025 | 11:05 PM

Shillong, Mar 19 (UNI) The Indian men’s football team secured a commanding 3-0 victory over the Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday, marking the side's first win under new head coach Manolo Márquez.

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BFI president slams state associations for blocking boxers

BFI president slams state associations for blocking boxers

19 Mar 2025 | 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh on Wednesday condemned state associations for blocking player entries into the Senior National Championships for political reasons, calling it a grave disservice to the sport.

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Barcelona winger Yamal shows his ambition to win Balon d'Or award

19 Mar 2025 | 8:00 PM

Madrid, Mar 19 (UNI) FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal doesn't hide his ambition to win the coveted Balon d'Or award for the best player in the world, but says his first ambition is to help
his club win titles.

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