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"He'll get a run in Ashes....": Broad backs struggling Aussie opener Konstas

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Former England pacer Stuart Broad backed young opener Sam Konstas despite his failures in the ongoing Test tour of the West Indies, saying that the pitches in the Caribbean have been tricky so far and he will get a run in the Ashes series at home later this year.

Konstas has had a horror tour of the West Indies so far. Starting his Test career by smashing some audacious ramps against s

JAMAICA-MONTEGO BAY-CARICOM-CONFERENCE-CLOSING

(250709) -- MONTEGO BAY, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a press conference of the closing ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 8, 2025. The three-day meeting concluded on July 8 in Montego Bay, a port city in northern Jamaica. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

UPI gains global ground as transactions surge and new partnerships emerge

New Delhi [India] July 8 (ANI): Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India's flagship digital payments system, continues to reshape the country's digital economy while also emerging as a tool of diplomatic outreach and international collaboration.

Beyond enabling instant P2P and P2M money transfers, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has steadily introduced new features on UPI to enhance the user expe

JAMAICA-MONTEGO BAY-CARICOM-CONFERENCE

(250708) -- MONTEGO BAY, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

"Judge yourself after series, not innings by innings": Pat Cummins' advice for Konstas after Australia's 133-run victory over West Indies

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has urged Sam Konstas to stay patient as the opener continues to wait to make a major contribution with the bat, according to the ICC website.

Konstas managed scores of just 25 and zero during Australia's victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada and has failed to make it past 30 since an impressive half-century on debut against Indi

Sabina Park's floodlight for day-night Test between West Indies, Australia needs final approval from ICC

New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Sabina Park's preparations to host its first day-night Test when Australia visit for the third test against West Indies.

The installation of the new floodlights had been initially delayed--originally scheduled for earlier this year, then for May, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) remains confident that the ground will be ready for the third Te

Chinese premier says to expand cooperation with Brazil in digital economy, aerospace

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is willing to work with Brazil to leverage each other's complementary advantages and expand cooperation in such areas as digital economy, green economy, sci-tech innovation and aerospace.

Li made the remarks during his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The Chinese premier arrived in Rio de Janeiro on

Brazil: Indian Diaspora holds cultural performance on Operation Sindoor to welcome PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed unique cultural performances upon his arrival in Brazil. Brazil is the fourth country in his five-nation visit.

Upon arrival PM Modi was greeted by a jubilant diaspora.

Members of the Indian community held a traditional dance performance on the theme of Operation Sindoor while they welcomed PM Modi.

Operation Sindoor emer

PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brazil, interacts with Indian diaspora

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit.

The members of the Indian diaspora performed traditional dances and folk songs to welcome the Indian PM in Rio de Janeiro.

Most notably,

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Brazil on a four-day visit during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit.

On the fourth leg of his five-nation tour, PM Modi landed at the Galeao International Airport here on Saturday evening (local time).

During the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit (July 6-7), Prime Minister Modi will excha

PM Modi congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on adopting UPI

Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

During his visit, the two countries expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation in the digital domain.

PM Modi congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on being the first country in the

Gold Cup: Mexico into semifinals with shutout of Saudi Arabia

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Defending champion Mexico found the scoring touch in the second half and advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in Glendale, Ariz.

Mexico will face Honduras in the semifinals Wednesday in Santa Clara, Calif. Honduras ousted Panama after a 1-1 draw in regulation with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks in a quarter

Gold Cup: Honduras knocks out Panama on penalty kicks

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Honduras edged Panama 5-4 on penalty kicks after the Central American teams were even at 1-1 through regulation on Saturday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals in Glendale, Ariz.

Carlos Pineda's right-footed shot to the bottom left corner ended the drama as Honduras knocked out Panama, which failed on the previous kick when Eduardo Guerrero's attempt was to

Guardians RHP Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB

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Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break due to an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.

Ortiz, 26, had been slated to start against the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

'The Guardians have been notified that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an a

Surging Marlins seek to reel in series win vs. Twins

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Winners of eight games in a row, the Miami Marlins will aim to clinch their fourth consecutive series win on Wednesday night when they host the Minnesota Twins.

A Marlins victory also would tie the record for the longest streak in franchise history.

Kyle Stowers, who hit a homer in Miami's 2-0 win over Minnesota on Tuesday, is riding an eight-game hitting streak