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Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India] September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit, celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, as per a release from DP World. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women cricketers from the state, offering a moment of inspiration for the next generation. The event also featured media interactions and photo opportunities for attendees. In a special highlight, 12 groundswomen from the stadium posed with the trophy and enjoyed a close glimpse of it. The trophy was showcased at some of Visakhapatnam's most iconic landmarks during its six-day tour, including the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Visakhapatnam Port, Old Town, VMRDA Park, Jagadamba Junction and RK Beach. A standout moment was its visit to the Glass Bridge at Kailasagiri, India's longest glass skywalk. The Trophy Tour with DP World also visited local schools, including Timpany School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Sri Basara Leads International School, engaging young fans and generating excitement for the tournament. Through a series of activations at iconic venues and engaging media interactions, the tour is currently visiting cities across India and Sri Lanka, bringing fans closer to the coveted silverware ahead of the 13th edition of the tournament. Visakhapatnam is set to host five matches of the tournament: India vs South Africa (9 October), India vs Australia (12 October), South Africa vs Bangladesh (13 October), Australia vs Bangladesh (16 October) and England vs New Zealand (26 October). The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played from 30 September to 2 November across DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka). (ANI)
While world No 3 India had a disappointing T20 World Cup in October, failing to make it past the group stage, the sixth-ranked West Indies made their way to the semifinal where they lost to runner-up New Zealand. "They're the top four for a reason because they probably are a better team and have better records. But at the same time I feel like every team is really starting to compete now," Matthews said when asked if the gap between top-ranked teams and those in the bottom was big. "When you lo ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Apart from stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana, another India cricketer created a flutter with her performance against England in the first T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Saturday. Wearing a blue headband over her pixie haircut, left-arm spinner Shree Charani hogged the spotlight on T20I debut by claiming four wickets for 12 runs to help India hand England their heaviest defeat, by a comprehensive 97 runs. The 20-year-old, who had played five ODIs since her international debut in April, showed her mettle to announce her arrival in the shortest format for India with a bang. Indi ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour completed its Visakhapatnam leg, celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials - including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar - welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women cricketers from the state, offering a moment of inspiration for the next generation. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has revealed the calf injury that caused experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry to retire hurt during the first ODI against India on Sunday is of no concern heading into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Perry received some treatment on her calf during her innings as Australia registered an impressive eight-wicket-triumph over India in New Chandigarh, but Healy suggested the issue was just cramps and she only retired hurt as a precaution, ICC reports. With Perry sidelined, young opener Phoebe Litchfield stepped up with a superb ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (AN): Former Indian cricket team captain and legendary portman Kapil Dev met Telangana Chief Miniter A. Revanth Reddy at hi official reidence in New Delhi on Monday and lauded the tate government initiative for the development of port under the leaderhip of the Chief Miniter. During the meeting, Chief Miniter Revanth Reddy briefed Kapil about the government plan to etablih the Young India Sport Univerity in Telangana and outlined the comprehenive effort being taken to promote port infratructure and talent development acro the tate. Impreed by the viion, Kapil expree ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India] July 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday highlighted the rapid progress being made in India's Northeastern states and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'resolve' to make the Northeastern region the 'growth engine' of India. Interacting with media on Monday in Indore, Scindia said, 'The Prime Minister's resolve is to make the Northeastern region the growth engine of India. The Government of India is working with that same resolve, based on which, whether it be social development or ...Read More >
Madrid [Spain], July 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Madrid on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation as part of his official visit to Spain. Yadav and his delegation were received at the Madrid Barajas Airport by India's Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik. https://x.com/IndiainSpain/status/1945196636919226463 Sharing the pictures of the MP CM's arrival, the Indian embassy wrote, 'High-level delegation led by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav arrived in Madrid, Spain today. Ambassador Dinesh K Patnaik received the delegation at the Ma ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India] September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit, celebrating the spirit of women cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, as per a release from DP World. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women cricketers from the s ...Read More >
IMAGE: Fans pose with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy during the Trophy Tour with DP World in Guwahati. Photograph: ICC Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour. Marking a historic first for the city, the tour celebrated not just the game, but the power of sport to bring communities together and inspire the next generation. IMAGE: Students of NPS International School welcome the ICC Women's Cricket Worl ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharahtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): A MS Dhoni turned 44 on Monday, tribute poured in from all corner of the cricketing world. Kiran More, who played a crucial role in identifying Dhoni potential at the dometic level and backing him for the national team, recalled the tar hitter talent a he made hi international debut in 2004. More hared hi firt impreion of the Ranchi-born cricketer, who would go on to become one of India mot iconic captain. At that time, if you looked at our batting order, you had Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman -- all thee player. Yuvraj S ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council announced a bumper hike in the prize money for this year's women's 50-over World Cup on Monday, making it financially more lucrative than the 2023 edition of the men's event held in India. The winner's purse of $4.48 million is significantly higher than the $1.32 million awarded to Australia when they won the 2022 World Cup and exceeds the $4 million their men's team pocketed after lifting the 2023 World Cup in India. "This four-fo ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday announced the signing of New Zealand's former ICC World Test Championship winning coach, Gary Stead, for its Ranji team for 2025-26 season. ACA took to their Instagram handle to make the announcement. Also Read | Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami MLS 2025 Match? Here's the Possibility of LM10 Featuring in Starting XI. "BIG NEWS FOR ANDHRA CRICKET Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) appoints Gary Stead as head coach for the Ranji trophy team for the 2025-26 season! St ...Read More >
Bhavnagar (Gujarat) [India], September 28 (ANI): A MoU Exchange Ceremony took place on the eve of the Samudra Se Samriddhi - Transforming India Maritime Sector programme on September 19 at Bhavnagar, Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways release, this event was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which a number of projects pertaining to the maritime sector were launched. The MOUs were signed on September 18th in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employm ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the Government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. With an investment of 5,000 crores earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives in this regard, a release from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. As per the release, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): In a significant move aimed at boosting women cricket globally, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the upcoming ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the decision will lead to a 297 increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men Cricket World Cup 2023. In another boost for women cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297 increase from the last edition and more ...Read More >
Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 for women's cricket. With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming event for women's cricket and its potential to further promote the sport. During a panel discussion in Mumbai on Monday, former captain Mithali Raj and ex-India allrounder Yuvraj Singh joined India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, batte ...Read More >
On Saturday, Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning took a moment to use his platform to send a message. It came after a tumultuous week in America that saw multiple shootings, one that left two students injured at Evergreen High School in Denver on Wednesday, and another that left political activist Charlie Kirk dead after a rally in Utah. A couple of weeks ago, two kids -- ages 8 and 10 -- were killed at a mass shooting in Minnesota. Kirk was reportedly an Oregon Ducks fan, which is something tha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket's decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The reconstituted men's selection panel will now comprise Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, R.P. Singh, and Pragyan Ojha. While Agarkar, Das, and ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwar Yatra routes should have a board outside with the names of their owners clearly written on them, h ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): As expected, legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday in a low-key way. A video has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Dhoni can be seen cutting his birthday cake in the presence of his JSCA stadium staff in Ranchi. Captain Cool was all smiles. Also Read | Fact Check: Did Robert Downey Jr Really Say 'You're a Racist if You Don't Like Ironheart'? Here's the Truth Behind Viral Quote. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLymRKeS8so/ Lauded for his calmness under pressure and his tactical excellence, Dhoni has made a ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 1 (ANI): The uncertainty over M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting the Maharaja Trophy T20 matches remains, as Bengaluru Police is yet to give a clearance to the state's cricket body, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to play the matches at the venue. The two-week tournament is scheduled from August 11 to 27, as per ESPNCricinfo. The non-clearance is primarily due to the ongoing CID investigation into the stampede, which took place on July 4 near the venue after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win July 3. T ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 28 (PTI) The opening ceremony of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the ACA Stadium here will feature a special musical tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg, along with distribution of 5,000 free tickets for the inaugural match on Tuesday. Prominent artistes of the state, including Angarag Papon Mahanta and Joi Barua, besides the Shillong Chamber Choir, will present the musical tribute, Assam Cricket Association (ACA) officials said. It will be a 40-minute special presentation during the inaugural ceremony, they said. The ACA has also arranged for distribution of 5,0 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar announced on Wednesday that his daughter Sara Tendulkar has joined the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) as director. In a post on X, Sachin Tendulkar said he was "overjoyed" to share the news. Also Read | Newcastle United vs Liverpool Premier League 2024-25 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch EPL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?. Sachin said that Sara embarked on this journey to empower the nation through sports, healthcare, and education. "I'm overjoyed to share that my dau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Renuka Singh, who will lead India's pace attack during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, is building up on her return in India colours for the first time since December 2024. India women's head coach, Amol Muzumdar, divulged details about the pacer's recovery status ahead of the ODI series against Australia, which begins on 14 September, as per the ICC website. "Renuka has just joined in for this series. She was recovering, and she cleared all her tests," Muzumdar told reporters ahead of the series opener. Renuka, who is India's strike bowler with the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): India cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met his childhood friend Vinod Kambli and unveiled a memorial of renowned cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park on Tuesday. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, former cricketer and Sachin's childhood friend Vinod Kambli, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, Pravin Amre, 1983 World Cup-winning player Balwinder Singh Sandhu and others were also present during the unveiling ceremony of the memorial of the legenda ...Read More >