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Mysore Warriors launch women's team for Maharani Trophy

Mysuru, Aug 2 (UNI) In a landmark moment for Karnataka cricket, the Mysore Warriors—owned by NR Group, India’s leading agarbathi manufacturer—unveiled their women’s team for the inaugural Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 2025 at a grand event held here today.
The 16-member squad was officially presented to the public, with Test cricketer Shubha Satheesh named as the captain. She will be mentored by Head Coach Karuna Jain, with a clear vision to build a competitive team that mirrors the ethos and excellence of the franchise’s men's squad.
Franchise owner Arjun Ranga, Managing Director of Cycle Pure Agarbathi, emphasised the importance of gender parity, stating, “Our women’s team receives everything the men’s team does—if not more. From facilities to training resources, we’re holding nothing back. This is not just representation, it is investment.”
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Bengal T20: Kolkata Royal Tigers register first win of season; Siliguri Strikers continue winning run

14 Jun 2026 | 6:03 PM

Kolkata, June 14 (UNI) Kolkata Royal Tigers registered their first win of the Women's Bengal T20 League season with a 14-run victory over Murshidabad Kueens, while Servotech Siliguri Strikers continued their impressive run with a commanding win over Shrachi Rarh Tigers on Sunday at the JU Salt Lake Stadium here.
In the first match of the day, Kolkata Royal Tigers put in an all-round performance to secure their first victory of the tournament.

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Dutch women & Belgian men dominate as FIH Pro League resumes

14 Jun 2026 | 5:40 PM

Belfius (Belgium), June 14 (UNI) The men’s and women’s log leaders both returned to FIH Hockey Pro League action with commanding performances as the Dutch women ran out 7-0 winners over Ireland and the Belgian men claimed a 7-1 victory over Pakistan. .

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France beat Ireland to secure semi-final spot as South Africa claim vital win

14 Jun 2026 | 5:24 PM

Cape Town, June 14 (UNI) France booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ireland on the third day of action here in South Africa.

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Serena Williams to partner Muchova as comeback continues

14 Jun 2026 | 5:08 PM

Berlin, June 14 (UNI) Serena Williams will partner Czech Karolina Muchova at next week's Berlin Open as she continues her comeback.
The 44-year-old, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, made her return to tennis earlier this week at Queen's after almost four years away from the sport, partnering Victoria Mboko in the women's doubles.
The pair made a winning start as they upset third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in straight sets, but had to withdraw from their quarter-final after Mboko suffered
a nasty fall in her singles tie.

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Britain's Emma Raducanu powers into Queen's final

14 Jun 2026 | 5:01 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) Britain's Emma Raducanu produced two superb victories in a day at Queen's to reach her first grass-court final.
Raducanu overcame an injury scare to beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3 7-5 in her weather-delayed quarter-final early on Saturday afternoon.
She returned to Andy Murray Arena a little over two and a half hours later and dispatched highly-rated American teenager Iva Jovic 6-2 6-2.

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