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Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

08 May 2025 | 9:10 PM

Dharamsala, May 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Match 58 of Indian Premier League 2025 here on Thursday, backing his decision on the strength of recent form and a favourable outfield.

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Women's T20 World Cup pathway resumes as focus turns to Asia Qualifier

Women's T20 World Cup pathway resumes as focus turns to Asia Qualifier

08 May 2025 | 8:45 PM

Dubai, May 8 (UNI) The road to qualification for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 resumes on Friday with the start of the Asia Qualifier in Bangkok, where nine nations are set to compete in the hope of extending their journey through to England and Wales.

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Iga Swiatek breezes through to Italian Open third round

08 May 2025 | 8:11 PM

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised through to the Italian Open third round with a crushing straight-set win over Italian wildcard Elisabetta Cocciaretto on Thursday.

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Toss delayed due to wet outfield in IPL Match 58

Toss delayed due to wet outfield in IPL Match 58

08 May 2025 | 8:08 PM

Dharamsala, May 8 (UNI) The toss for Match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been delayed due to a wet outfield at the picturesque HPCA Stadium here on Thursday evening.

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Australia batter Labuschagne set for County action ahead of WTC25 Final

08 May 2025 | 7:47 PM

London, May 8 (UNI) Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne will feature in Glamorgan's home games against Northamptonshire and Middlesex as he ramps up his preparations for the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 Final, which begins on June 11.

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Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra pairs claim doubles gold

08 May 2025 | 6:36 PM

Rajgir, May 8 (UNI) P.B. Abhinand and M.R. Balamurugan of Tamil Nadu overcame an early setback to clinch the Boys’ Doubles gold medal at the Under-18 Khelo India Youth Games on Day 3 here on Thursday.

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Rajasthan Royals pick Nandre Burger as injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma

Rajasthan Royals pick Nandre Burger as injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma

08 May 2025 | 6:15 PM

Jaipur, May 8 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals have signed South African pacer Nandre Burger as an injury replacement for Sandeep Sharma for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

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Mumbai Falcons reveal squad at T20 Mumbai League Auction, featuring Raghuvanshi

08 May 2025 | 5:50 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) SoBo Mumbai Falcons officially joined the T20 Mumbai league for its much-anticipated third edition.

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Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men's national cricket head coach

Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men's national cricket head coach

08 May 2025 | 5:43 PM

Windhoek, May 8 (UNI) Cricket Namibia, the country's cricket governing body, has appointed retired player Craig Williams as the new head coach of the senior men's national team, known as the "Eagles."
Williams represented Namibia from 2007 to 2022, having played 400 games across all formats for
the national team and scored 15,000 runs.

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Madhya Pradesh League to kick start from May 27 in Indore

08 May 2025 | 5:40 PM

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 8 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) is set to return for its latest season, commencing May 27 at the Holkar Stadium here.

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Title-deciding Clasico big game in La Liga

08 May 2025 | 5:35 PM

Madrid, May 8 (UNI) A title-deciding 'Clasico' between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is the standout game in La Liga this weekend, but there are also vital games with regard to the race for Europe and the struggle to avoid relegation.

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China, S Korea to vie for women's recurve team gold at archery World Cup

08 May 2025 | 5:30 PM

Shanghai, May 8 (UNI) Top two seeds South Korea and China have booked their places in the women's recurve team gold medal match at the 2025 Archery World Cup after a commanding
day in Thursday's elimination rounds here.

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Winter Olympic preparations on track: Milan-Cortina 2026 CEO

08 May 2025 | 5:25 PM

Oslo, May 8 (UNI) Preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are progressing steadily, Milan-Cortina Foundation CEO Andrea Varnier said.

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Mexico's Azteca Stadium to reopen ahead of World Cup

08 May 2025 | 5:12 PM

Mexico City, May 8 (UNI) Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium will be reopened next March ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials said.

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