Young Spanish star embraces transition from Barcelona to Al-Ittihad
JEDDAH: Although a statement addition to the Roshn Saudi League in January, Unai Hernandez had to wait a little before making his debut.
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Sport-Australia, US, Britain and NZ join forces in women's health initiative
Sports scientists from Australia, the U.S., Britain and New Zealand have formed a partnership focused on helping female athletes fulfil their potential by providing access to research and best-practice information, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) said on Friday.
Hurting Kyrgios out at Indian Wells, van de Zandschulp advances
INDIAN WELLS: Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp advanced to face five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday as first-round foe Nick Kyrgios was forced out of his latest comeback event with a right wrist injury.
India, Having Won 7 ODIs In A Row, Eye Seventh Heaven In Champions Trophy 2025 Final
India enters the Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai on Sunday in excellent form, having secured four wins in the tournament, as per the official website of ICC. India's tournament opener saw them prevail in a tight contest against Bangladesh in Dubai, registering a sizzling six-wicket victory to begin their campaign on a winning note. Pacer Mohammed Shami's impressive 5/53, combined with three scalps from Harshit Rana and two from Axar Patel, restricted Bangladesh to 228. Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101*, combined with stylish knocks from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, ensured smooth sailing for India as they reached the Tigers' total with 21 balls to spare.
Pakistan Great's "Dubai Boys" Jibe At 90s Stars: "Throw Money In Front Of Them..."
Former captain Rashid Latif has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan legends, who represented the team in the 90s. This comes days after Latif, in a separate discussion, urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to keep the 1992 World Cup-winning team away from the management. "It took 17 years [for Pakistan to win another World Cup] because the 90s players did not spare Pakistan cricket. Keep 90s players away from management and from the team as well then they will try to win. They have been serving Pakistan cricket for so long now. So, I think they should rest now," Latif had said on Geo News show 'Harna Mana Hai'.
Rohit Sharma's Captaincy In Trouble? Report Makes Explosive 'Tough Talks' Claim
The result of the Champions Trophy 2025 can decide the future plans regarding the ODI World Cup 2027 and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, according to a report by Times Of India. The report also claimed that the result of the summit clash against New Zealand can also decide Rohit Sharma's future as captain as the BCCI are looking for a stable leadership candidate who can oversee the plans for the future. According to sources, "tough discussion over moving on from Rohit at least as captain in ODIs and Tests" may take place at the end of the Champions Trophy campaign.
Big Changes In India Playing XI For Champions Trophy 2025 Final? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Has To..."
India have won all of their matches in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign till now. They emerged unbeaten in the group stage and completely outplayed Australia in the semifinal. However, legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that there were places where the team can still improve despite outplaying every team till now. He said that India have not produced a lot of wickets in the middle overs despite keeping the runs in check and also pointed out the lack of successful partnerships for the opening wicket. He also demanded more wickets with the new ball from the pacers in the first 10 overs.
Fijian great Nadolo slams treatment of Drua players on NZ trip
Former Fiji international Nemani Nadolo has slammed Super Rugby organisers after logistical foul-ups dogged the Fijian Drua on a recent trip to New Zealand to play the Wellington Hurricanes.