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West Indies Test captain Chase reveals "ultimatum" from mother helped him "carry" his cricket to "next level"

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Roston Chase, the newly crowned West Indies Test captain, revealed how an 'ultimatum he received from his mother during his initial phase of his career served as a 'driving force' and helped carry his cricket to the 'next level'.

A couple of days ago, Chase was named the West Indies skipper after Shai Hope opted out of the running for the Test captaincy, preferring to focus on hi

Miss World 2025 Head-to-Head challenge kicks off at T-Hub

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): The Head to Head Challenge of the 72nd Miss World Festival kicks off on Tuesday at T-Hub, Hyderabad's innovation and entrepreneurship hub.

This key event, live-streamed globally on YouTube, offers all Miss World contestants a platform to express their thoughts, share their projects, and reveal what inspires them.

It is divided into two groups: May 20: Americas /

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians signs Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) have picked England wicketkeeper/batter Jonny Bairstow, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka, and England seamer Richard Gleeson as replacements for Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, and Ryan Rickelton, who will leave for national duties, as per IPL Media Advisory.

Jacks had returned to India ahead of MI's final two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the season

Ireland Curtis Campher, Craig Young ruled out of three-game series against West Indies due to injury

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher and seamer raig Young Chave been ruled out of the three-game series against West Indies after picking up injuries, according to the ICC.

Injury has forced Ireland to make two late changes to their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series at home against the West Indies.

Curtis Campher fractured his finger in the nets when batting, whil

Adil Rashid backs Brook to balance white-ball captaincy with Test role

London [UK], May 19 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Zimbabwe on May 22 at Nottingham, England spin veteran Adil Rashid expressed that the newly-appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook can thrive as a leader in ODIs and T20Is while also fulfilling his commitments in Test cricket as a pure batter in non-captaincy role.

Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's

Honduran Foreign Minister visits India, inaugurates embassy in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Honduras, concluded an official visit to India from May 15 to 18, 2025, marking a significant moment in the expanding relationship between the two countries, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

During his visit, Foreign Minister Reina G

"100 Test wickets would be really special...": Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani

London [UK], May 19 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test match against England, Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani admitted that taking 100 Test wickets 'would be really special.'

England will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test from May 22 at Nottingham in a bid to prepare for the home series against India starting from June 20.

Speaking about getting to the milestone ahead of the game, Muzarabani said a

Diplomatic allies advocate Taiwan's inclusion in global organisations

Taipei [Taiwan], May 19 (ANI): As China continues to block Taiwan's participation in international forums, Taiwan's diplomatic allies reaffirmed their support on Sunday for the island's inclusion in global organisations, particularly the World Health Assembly (WHA), as reported by Taiwan News.

The expressions of support came during a customary diplomatic reception hosted by Taiwan on the eve of the 78th WHA, CNA

The ultimate guide to WTC final as Australia seek to defend title

Melbourne [Australia], May 19 (ANI): Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023.

On the other side, a determined South Africa aims for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. South Africa and Australia announced their squads f

IPL 2025: KL Rahul accomplishes unprecedented century milestone during GT clash

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the first ever player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century atleast for three different franchises.

KL achieved this record during his side's IPL game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

During the game, KL was at his most destructive and exhibited immense calm under pressure,

IPL 2025: KL Rahul accomplishes unprecedented century milestone during RR clash

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the first ever player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century atleast for three different franchises.

KL achieved this record during his side's IPL game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

During the game, KL was at his most destructive and exhibited immense calm under pressure,

IPL: KL Rahul completes 8,000 runs in T20 cricket, surpasses Virat Kohli to become fastest Indian to reach milestone

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul completed 8,000 runs in T20 cricket after posting a memorable century against Gujarat Titans (GT) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Delhi on Sunday.

During the clash against GT, KL smashed a brilliant 112* in just 65 balls, his knock was decorated with 14 fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 172.31.

This

Indian team head coach Gambhir offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 18 (ANI): The Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, visited Tirumala with his family on Sunday to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

On the cricketing front, Gambhir savoured success in March, after months of criticism, largely due to India's shambolic Test performance. India defied the odds stacked against them, rode high on stellar performances and

England seamer Lauren Filer to make comeback after knee injury against West Indies

New Delhi [India] May 18 (ANI): England seamer Lauren Filer will make her first appearance after the Women's Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney in January, when she takes on the touring West Indies in a T20 warm-up in Canterbury on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Filer, England's one of the fastest bowlers has been out of action since the Ashes whitewash with a knee injury. West Indies will remain in Cant

Roston Chase named West Indies Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed as the new captain of the West Indies Test team, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Friday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

In their official release, CWI highlighted a robust data-driven selection process that led to the shortlisting of six candidates for the role, John Cam