London, July 9 (IANS) Cricket’s most celebrated venue is set to witness a long-awaited milestone when Lord’s stages its first-ever women’s Test beginning Friday, with England and India meeting in a one-off contest that carries significance far beyond the result.More than 140 years after the ground hosted its inaugural men’s Test, the women’s game finally arrives at the ‘Home of Cricket’, a development that has been widely viewed as another important step in the sport’s push towards greater e…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 at a function held on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, highlighting the role played by the annual event in nurturing footballers. Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all past and present officials and players associated with the Durand Cup and said that this tournament has provided a platform to numerous talented players.The President said that…
Durham, June 30 (IANS) India begins the second leg of its United Kingdom tour with a challenging five-match T20I series against England, hoping to leave behind the disappointment of a winless trip to Ireland. The opening fixture at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street offers Shreyas Iyer’s side an immediate chance to rebuild confidence against one of the format’s strongest teams.The visitors struggled to find consistency during the Ireland series, where batting failures ultimately proved co…