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Prabhsimran Singh credits Ricky Ponting’s support as Punjab clinch sixth win of IPL 2025

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 1 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their strong push towards playoff qualification with a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), marking their sixth victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. A steady opening partnership and composed middle-order batting proved vital in chasing down the target of 191.Opening batter Prabhsimran Singh played a crucial role in the chase, scoring 54 off 36 b...

‘Hitman’ turns 38: Rohit Sharma’s journey of patience, persistence and perseverance

Apr 30,2025

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): India’s ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma, a modern-day white-ball legend, turned 38 on Wednesday. Since making his debut for the...

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A boy wonder younger than the IPL, 14-year-old’s journey towards record-breaking ton at Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 29 (ANI): When one witnesses the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in its full glory, the phrase in Sanskrit...

Regions want gritty news that matters not ‘anaemic’ local coverage

Apr 29,2025

Regional audiences still want trusted local coverage that seeks accountability on issues that matter, but there are news outlets failing to deliver. Australia’s earliest...

Village fashion show integrates traditional culture, modern design in SW China terraces

A model participates in a fashion show in the terraced fields of Jiabang in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Xuanni) GUIYANG,...

RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history, is youngest T20 centurion

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 28 (ANI): Young 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history on Monday, becoming the youngest player to make...

UAE President, Australian Governor-General discuss bilateral relations

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 28 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-BADMINTON-SUDIRMAN CUP-JAPAN VS AUSTRALIA (CN)

Apr 28,2025

(250428) — XIAMEN, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) — Nakanishi Kie (Front) of Japan falls down in the women’s doubles match against Gronya Somerville/Angela Yu...

Plans to stockpile critical minerals will help Australia weather global uncertainty -and encourage smaller miners

The world needs huge quantities of critical minerals to make batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, mobile phones, computers and advanced weaponry. Many of these...

Indian Women’s Hockey Team go down 2-3 against Australia A in Perth

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put in a determined and gritty performance but fell short against Australia A,...

China raises national flag on disputed reef near Philippine base, escalating tensions in South China Sea

Manila [Phillipines], April 27 (ANI): China has ‘implemented maritime governance and asserted its sovereign authority’ over an uninhabited reef in the contested South China...

Global leaders call upon PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam terror attack, offer support to India

Apr 27,2025

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): As the nation continues to mourn and cries of outrage echo across the country following the April 22...

China serious about winning gold at LA Olympics: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh

London [UK], April 27 (ANI): Cricket legend Steve Waugh believes China could become a major force in world cricket as the sport moves towards...

Fraser-McGurk praises Axar Patel’s leadership ahead of DC-RCB clash

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): After two consecutive away matches, Delhi Capitals return home and are all set to take on Royal Challengers...

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP(CN)

(250426) — XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) — Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine competes during the women’s high jump event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond...

US beef off menu as trade war hits China’s American-style restaurants

Apr 26,2025

BEIJING, China: At Home Plate BBQ in Beijing, the iconic Texan brisket is about to get a new passport. The restaurant, known for its...

Karachi Kings bowler Adam Milne ruled out of PSL 2025

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Karachi Kings encountered a major setback as fast bowler Adam Milne has been excluded from the Pakistan Super...

“His team must be really pleased”: Varun Aaron on Ishan Kishan’s innings against CSK

New Delhi [India] April 26 (ANI): Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron was impressed with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Ishan Kishan’s performance against Chennai...

England all-rounder sets sight on Test comeback for the Ashes

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Jamie Overton made his Test debut for England back in 2022, but hasn’t been able to find his...

“Hazlewood will get nod ahead of Boland if…”: Ravi Shastri on Australian bowling lineup for ICC WTC final

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Former Indian head coach and legend Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the fast bowlers Australia should...

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-ANZAC DAY

(250425) — WELLINGTON, April 25, 2025 (Xinhua) — This photo taken on April 25, 2025 shows a scene of the Anzac Day memorial in...