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Wankhede Stadium stand named after Sharad Pawar

17 May 2025 | 1:54 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) A stand at Wankhede Stadium was today named after Sharad Pawar, in an honour to the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo.

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India A squad announced for England tour

16 May 2025 | 10:47 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Friday announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, where the team will play two four-day first-class matches against England Lions followed by an intra-squad fixture against the senior India team.

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Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot of Manchester United to visit India

16 May 2025 | 8:25 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (UNI) Apollo Tyres will bring the current Manchester United stars Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot for their maiden visit to India, to launch United We Play 2025, the fifth season of its flagship grassroots football initiative.

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FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 Poland 2025: One month to go

16 May 2025 | 8:12 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), May 16 (UNI) In just one month, from June 16 to 22, the city of Wałcz, Poland, will host the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2.

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Title decided but plenty to play for in penultimate La Liga matches

16 May 2025 | 8:04 PM

Madrid, May 16 (UNI) The midweek round of matches in Spain confirmed FC Barcelona as this season's La Liga champion, while Athletic Bilbao qualified for next season's Champions League
and relegation to the second division became a cruel reality for Las Palmas.

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Mizoram, Tripura, Maharashtra in three-horse race for Group D summit in U20 NFC

16 May 2025 | 7:57 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 16 (UNI) Mizoram and Maharashtra won their respective Group D matches of the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 National Football Championship against Himachal Pradesh and Jharkhand, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, here on Friday.

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South Point dominates show on penultimate day of All India Invitation Schools Regatta

16 May 2025 | 7:56 PM

Kolkotta, May16 (UNI) Strong contender South Point High School dominated the show as its rowers entered the finals of the Junior Boys Fours, Double Scull, and Senior Girls Fours on the penultimate day of the 50th All India Invitation Schools Regatta Championship being organised by Lake Club here Friday.

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Injury to pacer Trevor Gwandu forces Zimbabwe change ahead of England Test

16 May 2025 | 7:50 PM

Harare, May 16 (UNI) Zimbabwe have been forced to make a change to their squad ahead of their one-off Test against England, with fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga brought in to replace the injured Trevor Gwandu.

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Shastri backs Gill or Pant as next India captain

Shastri backs Gill or Pant as next India captain

16 May 2025 | 7:38 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has endorsed Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant as frontrunners to take over the Indian Test captaincy, following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the longest format.

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UEFA accuses Infantino & stages FIFA congress walk-out

UEFA accuses Infantino & stages FIFA congress walk-out

16 May 2025 | 6:21 PM

Asuncion, May 16 (UNI) UEFA accused Gianni Infantino of prioritising "private political interests" after FIFA's president turned up late for the world governing body's own congress in Paraguay.

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RCB in good place despite disruptions: Mo Bobat

16 May 2025 | 6:19 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat on Friday said the team remains in a positive frame of mind despite recent disruptions, including scheduling uncertainties and injury-related absences.

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Thoiba Singh signs new Odisha FC contract until 2029

Thoiba Singh signs new Odisha FC contract until 2029

16 May 2025 | 6:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (UNI) Thoiba Singh Moirangthem has signed a new contract with Odisha FC, committing his future to the club until the end of the 2028-29 season, the Indian Super League (ISL) side confirmed on Thursday.

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Kohli’s Test retirement evokes pride, not distraction: Mo Bobat

Kohli’s Test retirement evokes pride, not distraction: Mo Bobat

16 May 2025 | 6:00 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat on Friday said Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket has not disrupted the team environment and instead served as a moment of pride for the franchise.

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Odisha FC announce departure of Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio

16 May 2025 | 5:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (UNI) Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC, on Thursday, announced the departure of Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio, who spent four seasons wearing the Odisha FC jersey across two spells at the club.

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Atletico Mineiro beats Caracas FC to close in on knockout stage

Atletico Mineiro beats Caracas FC to close in on knockout stage

16 May 2025 | 5:44 PM

Rio De Janeiro, May 16 (UNI) Brazil's Atletico Mineiro took a major step toward the Copa Libertadores knockout phase with a 3-1 home win over Venezuelan club Caracas FC.

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