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ICC clears Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling action (Ld)

IANS | February 26, 2025 5:17 PM

Dubai, Feb 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action is legal, allowing him to continue bowling in international cricket. “The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the bowling action of Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been found to be legal, and the player can continue bowling in international cricket,” the ICC said in a statement.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa is best team in league according to me, says Punjab FC head coach Dilmperis

IANS | February 26, 2025 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Punjab FC will face second-placed FC Goa in their final home game of the season and will hope to finish their home season with a win in the Indian Super League clash which will be on Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Speaking ahead of the match, Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis said that according to him the Manolo Marquez-led side is the best team in the league here on Thursday.

Kuhnemann cleared to bowl after ICC Testing: Report

IANS | February 26, 2025 4:44 PM

Dubai, Feb 26 (IANS) Australian left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared to continue bowling after his action was deemed legal by the ICC, providing a major boost to his Test career and Australia’s upcoming tour of the Caribbean. According to a report by the Australian Associated Press (AAP), Kuhnemann was informed on Wednesday that biomechanical testing in Brisbane had confirmed his action did not exceed the 15-degree elbow extension limit permitted by the ICC.

ICC rankings: Kohli breaks into top five; Gill remains number one ODI batter

IANS | February 26, 2025 3:17 PM

Dubai, Feb 26 (IANS) India's batting maestro Virat Kohli has re-entered the top five of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings following a stellar performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IML 2025: Gurkeerat’s fifty guides India Masters to clinical 9-wkt win

IANS | February 26, 2025 12:10 AM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Gurkeerat Singh Mann scored an unbeaten half-century as India Masters rode on their all-round brilliance to convincingly beat England Masters by nine wickets in another enthralling match in the International Masters League 2025 here on Tuesday.

WPL 2025: Promotion to No.3 was a surprise, says Jess Jonassen after helping DC win

IANS | February 25, 2025 11:51 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen was surprised by the opportunity to bat up the order as she struck an unbeaten 61 to help her team beat Gujarat Giants by six wickets with 29 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match on Tuesday.

Men’s Pro League: Dilip Tirkey congratulates India on strong end to Bhubaneswar leg with win over England

IANS | February 25, 2025 11:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice to propel India to a crucial win and lift them to third place in the standings.

Amateur Mannat grabs two-shot lead in fourth leg of WPGT 2025

IANS | February 25, 2025 8:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Amateur Mannat Brar shot 2-under 68 to grab a two-shot lead over the field after the first round of the fourth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club.

India U20 women end Pink Youth Cup campaign with three-goal defeat to Russia

IANS | February 25, 2025 8:37 PM

Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 25 (IANS) The India U20 women's team ended its campaign in the Pink Ladies Youth Cup with a 0-3 defeat to Russia at the Emirhan Sports Center on Tuesday. Russia scored twice inside the first 17 minutes and added another soon after the restart before India created a handful of opportunities to get on the scoresheet but ultimately came out empty-handed.

Women's Pro League: India beat World No. 1 Netherlands 2-1 in shootout, Hockey India announces cash prize

IANS | February 25, 2025 8:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) After a thrilling 2-2 draw, India grabbed the bonus point as they defeated the reigning champions and World Cup winners Netherlands 2-1 via a shootout in a Women's FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. Despite being two goals down, India made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter with goals coming from Deepika (35’) and Baljeet Kaur (43’). Captain Pien Sanders ( 17’) and Fay van der Elst (28’) scored for the Netherlands.