Women's cricket set for 'seismic' breakthrough at World Cup
NEW DELHI, Sept 28, (AFP): Women's cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins Tuesday, with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field.The tournament opens in Guwahati with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka ushering in what many...
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Nepal savour 'historic' first win against West Indies
Nepal on Sunday celebrated their stunning victory against the West Indies, their first-ever win in an international cricket match against a Test-playing nation, reports BSS.Nepal defeated West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20 international of a three-match series in Sharjah on Saturday.The win marks Nepal's first triumph over...
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India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Agha stand on the field
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Agha stand on the field for the toss before the start of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. — AFP
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Former Delhi player Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief
MUMBAI, Sept 28 (AFP): Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India's cricket board, the sport's most powerful national body.Manhas was the only nominee to be chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was appointed after the...
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Atletico thrash Liga leaders Real Madrid in gripping derby
MADRID, Sept 28 (AFP): Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals' perfect start to the season.Xabi Alonso's side had won all six of their games but Diego Simeone's Atletico overran them at the...
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