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Iga Swiatek breezes through to Italian Open third round

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised through to the Italian Open third round with a crushing straight-set win over Italian wildcard Elisabetta Cocciaretto on Thursday.
Swiatek won 28 of 35 service points and did not face a break point as she wrapped up a 6-0 6-1 victory in just 52 minutes.
The Polish world number two is seeking a fourth title in five years in Rome, with 18 of her past 19 matches at the tournament being straight-set wins - the exception being when she retired from her 2023 quarter-final with Elena Rybakina.
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Teenager Vasu Sehgal shoots error-free 67 to storm into lead in round two of PGTI NEXGEN

18 Jun 2025 | 7:47 PM

Ludhiana, June 18 (UNI) Teenager Vasu Sehgal of Chandigarh shot an error-free five-under 67
in round two to gain two spots and move into the lead at a total of eight-under 100 at the PGTI NEXGEN Imperial Golf Estate being played here on Wednesday.

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Rahim 163, Shanto 148 lift Bangladesh to 484/9

Rahim 163, Shanto 148 lift Bangladesh to 484/9

18 Jun 2025 | 7:29 PM

Galle, June 18 (UNI) Mushfiqur Rahim's masterful 163 headlined a dominant batting display by Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka here, as the visitors posted a commanding 484 for 9 at stumps, despite a late fightback from the hosts and a rain-curtailed day.

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Gill, KL Rahul, others reflect on English conditions

Gill, KL Rahul, others reflect on English conditions

18 Jun 2025 | 6:44 PM

Leeds, June 18 (UNI) Ahead of the much-anticipated five-Test series against England beginning June 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday released a video on social media platform X, offering fans a rare window into the thoughts and emotions of India players as they prepare for the demanding English conditions.

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Root primed for Test series against brilliant India

Root primed for Test series against brilliant India

18 Jun 2025 | 6:31 PM

London, June 18 (UNI) As England brace for a highly anticipated home series against India, kicking off this week in Headingley, Joe Root is relishing the busy stretch of red-ball cricket.

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Team India relive struggles on Leeds journey

18 Jun 2025 | 6:05 PM

Leeds, June 18 (UNI) Team India’s train journey from London to Leeds ahead of the first Test against England has stirred a wave of nostalgia, bonding, and personal reflection among players, offering a unique glimpse into their formative years and emotional connect with railway travel.

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