Dean Huijsen signs contract with Real Madrid, to stay for five seasons

IANS | June 10, 2025 5:49 PM

Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Dean Huijsen officially signed his new contract and was presented as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday. President Florentino Perez welcomed him to the boardroom at Real Madrid City, where the defender signed a contract that will keep him at the club for the next five seasons.

WTC Final: From Cummins to Bedingham, players to watch out for in the title clash at Lord's

IANS | June 10, 2025 4:50 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) The hard work of over two years will finally end for Australia and South Africa, who will be locking horns in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's starting on Wednesday. Defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, have the golden opportunity to become the first team to retain the title in its third edition. They defeated India at The Oval in 2023 to win the last edition.

Former India captain MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

IANS | June 9, 2025 10:49 PM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS) Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain MS Dhoni has been inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, marking another glorious chapter in his storied cricket career. The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Dhoni was among seven cricketers honoured this year, which included greats like Matthew Hayden (Australia) and Hashim Amla (South Africa).