Gold Coast (Australia), March 20 (IANS) A strong second-round performance saw Hitaashee Bakshi emerge as the leading Indian contender, moving into the top 10, while her compatriots delivered mixed results in the Australian WPGA Championships, being held at the Par-71 Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club in Gold Coast, Australia, on Friday.Bakshi produced a solid 3-under 68 to add to her opening 69, taking her to a total of 5-under 137 and a share of eighth place. Diksha Dagar, who had an impre…
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Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia have turned their attention to the 50-over format as they seek a response in the multi-format contest against India, with retiring captain Alyssa Healy set to headline several changes for Tuesday’s first ODI in Brisbane.After conceding the T20I leg 2–1, the hosts are poised to reshuffle their XI for the 50-over games. Healy will return to the top of the order, replacing Georgia Voll, and is expected to partner with regular opener Phoebe Litchfield. Leg-spinn…
Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Football Australia (FA) on Thursday named a 26-player squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. Head coach Joe Montemurro selected eight players set to feature at the tournament for the first time.The squad will be led by captain Sam Kerr, who is set to play at her fifth Asian Cup. Steph Catley and Ellie Carpenter were named vice-captains. Forward Mary Fowler returns to the Matildas setup for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury while playing for M…
Gold Coast, Jan 26 (IANS) A prized Baggy Green cap once worn by Australian cricket icon Sir Don Bradman has been sold for an extraordinary 460,000 Australian dollars (approx Rs 2.92 crore) at an auction on the Gold Coast on Monday, setting a new benchmark for a cap belonging to one of the most celebrated batters of the game.The cap dates back to the 1947–48 Test series against India and carries a special story beyond its sporting significance. Bradman had personally gifted the cap to Indian cr…