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Messi will play in Kerala, reiterates sports minister

Messi will play in Kerala, reiterates sports minister

07 Jun 2025 | 5:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (UNI) Amid swirling speculation over the possible cancellation of an exhibition match involving global football icon Lionel Messi, Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Saturday reaffirmed that the much-anticipated event is very much on.

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Hazlewood pushes selection case for World Test Championship Final

Hazlewood pushes selection case for World Test Championship Final

07 Jun 2025 | 4:58 PM

London, June 7 (UNI) Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood made a seamless transition from the IPL
to the red-ball as he pushed his case for selection in the ICC World Test Championship Final on Saturday with a strong hitout during his first training session since arriving in England.

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Waseem & Tryon named ICC Players of Month for May 2025

Waseem & Tryon named ICC Players of Month for May 2025

07 Jun 2025 | 4:51 PM

Dubai, June 7 (UNI) The United Arab Emirates batter Muhammad Waseem and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have been named as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for
May 2025.

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Team India lands in UK for five-test series

Team India lands in UK for five-test series

07 Jun 2025 | 4:48 PM

London, June 7 (UNI) The Indian cricket team has arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of their highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, marking the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

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Nathan Lyon wary of South Africa's batters ahead of WTC25 Final

Nathan Lyon wary of South Africa's batters ahead of WTC25 Final

07 Jun 2025 | 4:28 PM

London, June 7 (UNI) Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is wary of the threat South Africa's potent batting line-up possesses ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's.

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Labuschagne hails WTC for revitalising Test cricket

Labuschagne hails WTC for revitalising Test cricket

07 Jun 2025 | 4:23 PM

London, June 7 (UNI) Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne believes the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has breathed new life into Test cricket, giving every match greater meaning and pushing teams to compete with higher intent across a structured cycle.

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Ponting dissects Gill captaincy call & India’s Test squad

Ponting dissects Gill captaincy call & India’s Test squad

07 Jun 2025 | 4:17 PM

Ricky Ponting provides insight into how India may perform during their upcoming Test series in England under new skipper Shubman Gill.

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Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continues International Tour with  Five-Match European Leg

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continues International Tour with Five-Match European Leg

07 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM

Antwerp, June 7 (UNI) The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to continue its international campaign with a five-match European tour from June 8 to 17, where they will take on Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands.

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Sinner stuns Djokovic to reach first Roland-Garros final

Sinner stuns Djokovic to reach first Roland-Garros final

07 Jun 2025 | 12:20 PM

Paris, June 7 (UNI) World No.1 Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to defeat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a gripping Roland-Garros semifinal on Friday night, halting the Serbian’s pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.

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Rajasthan Cricket Association's internal disputes disappointing cricket lovers: Ashok Gehlot

06 Jun 2025 | 10:22 PM

Jaipur, June 6 (UNI) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday expressed concern over the ongoing disputes within the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), saying that the infighting has caused great disappointment among cricket lovers in the state.

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UTT: Harmeet, Krittwika steer Dempo Goa Challengers to 10-5 win over PBG Pune Jaguars

06 Jun 2025 | 9:52 PM

Ahmedabad, June 6 (UNI) Indian table tennis’s power couple Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy steered reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers to a 10-5 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Friday.

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Mega ICC Hall Of Fame ceremony to be held in London on June 9

Mega ICC Hall Of Fame ceremony to be held in London on June 9

06 Jun 2025 | 9:52 PM

Dubai, June 6 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to unveil seven new inductees into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in London on June 9, which will be one of the most significant inductions since the original list was announced in 2009.

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Salisbury & Skupski reach French Open doubles final

06 Jun 2025 | 9:11 PM

Paris, June 6 (UNI) British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski came from a set down to beat Christian Harrison and Evan King and reach the French Open men's doubles final on Friday
The eighth seeds, who only paired up at the start of the season, beat the American duo 6-7 (5-7)
6-3 7-6 (10-7).

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Bihar to host Table Tennis tournament for first time

06 Jun 2025 | 9:05 PM

Patna, June 6 (UNI) Bihar will be hosting the State Ranking Table Tennis tournament for the first time between June 19 and 22 at the indoor stadium of Patliputra Sports Complex, here.

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Alcaraz enters final as Musetti retires injured

06 Jun 2025 | 8:58 PM

Paris, June 6 (UNI) Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, secured his place in the Roland-Garros final for the second consecutive year after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to a left thigh injury early in the fourth set of their semifinal clash on Friday.

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