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"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the...


Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The Lord's Stadium in the UK is set to host its 150th Test match as England takes on New Zealand for the...


Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...


Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name...


Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...


Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend...


Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for Australia ODIs after four-year gap

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 3 (ANI): Bangladesh selectors have brought back middle-order batter Mosaddek Hossain to the ODI squad for...


"Something has got to give" Cummins hints at skipping IPL next year as Australia gear up for Ashes, WC2027

Sydney [Australia], June 3 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has hinted that he could skip next year's Indian Premier League (IPL)...


All-format India series headlines New Zealand's blockbuster home summer schedule

Wellington [New Zealand], June 3 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a blockbuster home summer schedule, with their men's...


Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam...


"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Newly-appointed India men's cricket team spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed his delight...


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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

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SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...

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Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format
Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim said...


"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand
"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the...


Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match
Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The Lord's Stadium in the UK is set to host its 150th Test match as England takes on New Zealand for the...


Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources
Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...


Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title
Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name...


Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure
Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...


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