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Sciver-Brunt replaces Knight as England captain

London, Apr 29 (UNI) England have appointed all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt as their new captain.
Sciver-Brunt, 32, replaces Heather Knight after nine years in the role and is just the fourth permanent women's captain since 2000.
Knight was sacked in March as a result of a review into the humiliating 16-0 Ashes defeat earlier in the year.
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Young Tigresses ready for China challenge in U17 Asian Cup quarter-final

10 May 2026 | 9:21 PM

Suzhou, (China) May 10 (UNI) No Indian women’s team has ever stood one win away from qualifying for a FIFA World Cup on merit. On Monday, May 11, India's 23 daughters from the U17 women’s national team will step into the biggest match of their young careers when they face hosts China in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium at 17:00 IST.

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Karan Singh leads Indian challenge at Karnataka Open

10 May 2026 | 8:50 PM

Bengaluru, May 10 (UNI) American top seed Keegan Smith will begin as the favourite at the Karnataka Open ATP Challenger 50 tournament, but India’s Karan Singh is set to spearhead the home challenge when the main draw action begins at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Monday.

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Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Boys enter six finals

10 May 2026 | 8:48 PM

Tashkent, May 10 (UNI) India’s U-15 boys delivered a solid performance in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026, with six boxers advancing to the finals and seven boxers finishing with bronze medals in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Sourav Ganguly sees Bengal T20 League as launchpad for Young Talent

10 May 2026 | 8:42 PM

Kolkata, May 10(UNI) Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly believes the Bengal T20 League is steadily emerging as an important platform for young cricketers, as the tournament gears up for its third season later this year.

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After Urvil Patel's explosive knock, CSK huffs and puffs to 5 wkt win, virtually knocks out LSG in tense finish

10 May 2026 | 8:30 PM

Chennai, May 10 (UNI) After an explosive start by the openers and Urvil Patel's blitzkreig setting the tone for an easy win, five time winners Chennai Super Kings(CSK) committed hara kiri, before romping home by five wickets in a tense finish against Lucknow
Super Giants for its sixth win in the IPL match at the M A Chidambaram Stadidum here on Sunday evening and bolster its play off chances.

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