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PSL 6: Shimron Hetmyer to play for Multan Sultans in Abu Dhabi-leg
Lahore , May 22 : West Indian famed T20 batting duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles were submitted as replacement picks by Multan Sultans in an online session held with the franchise representatives on Saturday evening.
The…
Moscow concerned as terrorists become more active in Afghanistan north
Dushanbe, May 19 (Sputnik) Russia is concerned over the increasing international terrorism in the north of Afghanistan and will provide assistance to Tajikistan, which borders the crisis-torn country, in fighting it, Russian Foreign…
Football team begins training in Doha after testing negative for Corona
Doha, May 22 (UNI) All 28 players and support staff of the Indian football team have tested negative for COVID-19 after their arrival in Qatar and started training for their qualifying upcoming matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and…
Former Ireland and England seamer Boyd Rankin retires from international cricket
Dublin , May 21 Ireland pace bowler Boyd Rankin on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket and inter-provincial cricket, ending an 18 year long illustrious career.
Rankin is one of only 15 players in cricket history…
Lanka contract row: Players urge SLC to not hold them at ‘gunpoint’, want cordial…
Colombo , May 21 Sri Lanka cricketers have refused to sign new contracts offered by the apex body as they feel some players have been given unfair deals.
The Islanders, who do not want to be held at the "gunpoint" to accept the…
US draws plan to monitor post-withdrawal situation in Afghanistan
Washington DC , May 22 As the United States continues to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan, US officials are divided over plans for monitoring the worn-torn country from beyond its borders, and some are even saying that a complete…
Nepal President dissolves lower house, calls for fresh elections in November
Kathmandu , May 22 Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has dissolved the country's House of Representatives on the recommendation of the cabinet and called for fresh elections in November.
The President's office in the wee hours of…
Indian football squad’s 10-day quarantine waived off by Qatar
Doha, May 20 The 28-member Indian national football squad, which arrived in Doha on Wednesday to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, had their 10-day quarantine period waived off by the Qatar…
INS Rajput to be decommissioned on May 21 after 41 years of yeoman service
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Indian Navy on Thursday informed that its warship INS Rajput will be decommissioned on May 21 after 41 years of service to the nation.
'INS Rajput, the lead ship of the Kashin-class destroyers built by the…
International shooting coach Monali Gore passes away due to brief illness
Nashik, May 20 (UNI) District Shooters Association general secretary and international shooting coach Monali Gore passed away here on Thursday due to a brief illness.
She was 44.
After being appointed as the coach for the young Indian…
Asia Cup T20 tournament postponed indefinitely due to Covid
Colombo, May 19 The Asia Cup T20 tournament which was scheduled to be held in June in Sri Lanka has been postponed indefinitely due to Covid-19 pandemic.
"Due to prevailing situation, it will not be possible to play the tournament in…
Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Nepal
Kathmandu May 19, : An Earthquake of Magnitude 5.8 Richter scale struck Nepal on Wednesday morning (local time) as per the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.
The quake took place around 5:42 AM Nepal (Local time),…
Tendulkar terms 2011 WC win as ‘best cricketing day’ of his life
New Delhi , May 16 Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday termed the winning of the 2011 World Cup as the "best cricketing day of his life" as his biggest dream came true.
India had defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of 2011…
Afghan fighting resumes as ceasefire ends, over 30 killed
Kabul, May 17, Fighting in Afghanistan resumed with 31 Afghans, mostly militants, killed in the insurgency-battered Asian country on Sunday after a three-day ceasefire observed with the start of Eid al-Fitr on Thursday to enable…
COVID-19: No role for cabinet in pandemic control, PMO calls the shots
NEW DELHI: The union cabinet has met at least five times since the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic began in late March or early April, but not a single decision was related to the ongoing surge, at least that is what can be concluded…
Eng vs NZ: Kiwi players and staff leave for UK
Auckland , May 15 Ahead of the two-match Test series against England and the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, New Zealand players staff, and players on Saturday left for the UK.
The contingent took a flight from…
West Indies to host Australia, Pakistan in July after SA series
St.John's (Antigua) , May 14 : Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced the schedule for the Windies side, featuring three consecutive international home tours against South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan, from June to August…
Calendars incredibly packed, resuming IPL will be real challenge, says RR owner Badale
New Delhi , May 13 Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale on Thursday said that rescheduling the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be a real challenge as most teams have already locked in their international calendars.
The…
KP Sharma Oli re-appointed as Nepal Prime Minister
Kathmandu, May 13 (UNI) K P Sharma Oli, who had lost the vote of confidence on May 10 in the Parliament, was once again appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal as the Opposition parties failed to garner the majority vote to form a…
Spain’s last troops return from Afghanistan after 20 years of service
Meanwhile Explosions in Afghanistan kill 9 people on Eid ceasefire
