London, June 11 (IANS) Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), said it was a moment of privilege for him to ring the bell at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground before the start of the 2025 World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa.
Dubai, June 11 (IANS) England’s white-ball contingent was awarded after a string of standout performances against the West Indies propelled several players up the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings, with veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid leading the charge.
London, June 11 (IANS) Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada picked two wickets each as South Africa reduced Australia to 67/4 in 23.2 overs at lunch on Day One of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at the iconic Lord’s here on Wednesday.
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Former Australian player-turned-head coach Tim Walsh, who led the Australian women’s rugby sevens team to a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, expressed strong belief in the transformative power of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) and is confident that the tournament’s structure, professionalism, and potential will propel Indian rugby towards greater heights.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 witnessed a major shake-up on Day 6, as GM Abhijeet Gupta emerged as the sole leader with 6.5 points, following a commanding Round 7 victory over GM Mamikon Gharibyan. The result puts the Indian GM in pole position heading into the final stretch of the tournament.
London, June 11 (IANS) South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday. This will be the first time that the iconic Lord’s will be hosting a World Test Championship Final. There is also a reserve day in place on June 16, provided time is lost due to inclement weather in original five days.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) After India’s 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia strongly criticised the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for reportedly offering players a USD 50,000 bonus had they won the game.
New York, June 11 (IANS) One year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representatives from all 11 United States host cities have presented plans to ensure the tournament drives long-term community impact, from cultural equity and infrastructure to youth sports access.
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Fueled by Akash Parkar's all-around play and Ishan Mulchandani's impressive half-century, Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons secured a spot in the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final with a five-wicket victory over the Bandra Blasters. They will face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals on Thursday in the final.
Manchester, June 10 (IANS) Manchester City have announced the signing of Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais, in a five-year deal that runs until 2030. At just 21, the French attacking midfielder already boasts 185 senior appearances for his boyhood club and a growing list of admirers across the continent.
