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Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth named on-field umpires for Ind v NZ final

IANS | March 6, 2025 8:22 PM

Dubai, March 6 (IANS) Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand to be played here on Sunday. Both of them stood in the semifinals, with Illingworth in the middle for India’s four-wicket win over Australia and Reiffel overseeing the Black Caps’ 50-run victory over South Africa the following day.

Amandeep Drall joins Vani Kapoor in the lead in 5th leg of the WPGT

IANS | March 6, 2025 8:03 PM

Gurugram, March 6 (IANS) Seasoned Amandeep Drall, whose last win on the Women’s Professional Golf Tour came in this very city a year ago, joined Vani Kapoor in a tie at the top after two rounds in the fifth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2025 at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Thursday.

Mannat Brar shoots superb 67, lies in Top-10 at Women’s Asia-Pacific golf

IANS | March 6, 2025 7:24 PM

Da Nang (Vietnam), March 6 (IANS) Mannat Brar, making her fourth appearance at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Golf (WAAP) Championships, equalled the best round by an Indian with a four-under 67 here on Thursday. Mannat was the best of the six Indians in the fray and was lying tied-ninth after the first day at the picturesque Par-71 Hoiana Shores course, which is hosting its first big event.

Bayern's Manuel Neuer out for 'foreseeable future' with calf injury

IANS | March 6, 2025 6:59 PM

Munich, March 6 (IANS) Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been ruled out "for the foreseeable future" after tearing a muscle in his right calf during their 3-0 win over Leverkusen in the Round of 16 stage of the Champions League 2024-25. Former Germany No. 1 goalkeeper Neuer was forced off after injuring his calf while celebrating Jamal Musiala's second-half goal. Their recent signing, Jonas Urbig, replaced him, making his Bayern debut.

Tennis: India to face Switzerland in Davis Cup World Group I tie in September

IANS | March 6, 2025 6:21 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India is set to take on Switzerland in a Davis Cup World Group I tie, following the draw conducted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in London on Thursday. The crucial encounter will be hosted by Switzerland from September 12 to 14, with the hosts selecting the playing surface.

After Shami, New Zealand's Southee calls to quash saliva ban on ball

IANS | March 6, 2025 6:01 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami's call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse swing from the ball. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had, in May 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic as a temporary measure, barred players from using saliva to polish the ball. In September 2022, it was permanently banned by the ICC.

Blessed to have spent time with him: Rahul Tripathi credits Dhoni for his IPL success

IANS | March 6, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Indian cricketer Rahul Tripathi has revealed how some advice from his former captain MS Dhoni ahead of his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut helped him back in 2017. Tripathi said Dhoni told him not to try anything extra and to play his natural game. Tripathi made his IPL debut during the tenth season of the league, where he was a part of the Rising Pune Supergiants, along with Dhoni. Ahead of his first match for the franchise, the former India captain helped Tripathi calm down his nerves.

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