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15-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Women's World Cup 2025: India face former champions England, New Zealand as ICC unveils warm-up schedule
Two-time runners-up India face England at BCCI's Centre of Excellence ground in Bengaluru on September 25 and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the same city two days later. Pakistan, meanwhile, will be playing their warm-up fixtures in Sri Lanka, where they will be playing their remaining games as well. read more Two-time runners-up India will be playing warm-up matches against former champions England and New Zealand in Bengaluru ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup, which they will be co-hosting with Sri Lanka in the months of September and October this year. Pakistan, meanwhile, will be playing their warm-up games in Sri Lanka, where they will be playing all of their games once the tournament gets underway, thanks to the 'Hybrid Model' that has been in place since the Men's Champions Trophy earlier this year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India to play both warm-up games in Bengaluru India will take on England in the first warm-up game on September 25 at BCCI's Centre of Excellence ground and play New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 27, three days before the start of the tournament at the same venue on September 30. Pakistan will play their warmup games in Colombo on September 25 and 28 at the Colombo Cricket Club against Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka 'A' teams respectively. 'In all, nine day-night matches will be played from 25-28 September at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground (both Bengaluru), R Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Cricket Club (both Colombo),' ICC said in a release on Tuesday. Eight teams are competing in the round-robin warmups with matches across four venues in Bengaluru and Colombo. Defending champions Australia, the only team not playing on the opening day of the warmups, start with a match against arch-foes England at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground on September 27. The 50-over World Cup, which is returning to the sub-continent after 12 years, will be played from September 30 to November 2 at five venues – M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premdasa Stadium (Colombo). Warmup match schedule: September 25: Bengaluru - India vs England at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground; South Africa vs New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Colombo - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan at Colombo Cricket Club; Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 'A' at R Premadasa Stadium. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD September 27: Bengaluru - Australia vs England at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground; India vs New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Colombo - Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh at Colombo Cricket Club. Sept 28: Bengaluru - South Africa vs India 'A' at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground. Colombo - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 'A' at Colombo Cricket Club. With PTI inputs
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Hockey India (HI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu on Thursday to host the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025. The ceremony also witnessed the official unveiling of the tournament logo. The Junior World Cup will be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 and will feature 24 teams, up from the 16 that participated in the last edtion in 2023. India had won the title on home soil in 2016 (Lucknow) and finished fourth in the previous two occasions (2021 and 2023). Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said: 'Chennai and Madurai will be the proud hosts for this grand event, showcasing our hockey legacy and rich infrastructure. Tamil Nadu has a proven track record of hosting major hockey events, dating back to the first edition of the Men's Champions Trophy in 1996.' Allocation of funds He also announced that the state government has allotted a total of ₹65 crore for the tournament. 'The sanctioned amount will be spent not only for the event but also for infrastructure development, including a new world-class synthetic turf in Madurai,' added Udhayanidhi, who is also the Sports Minister. HI Secretary-General Bhola Nath Singh said: 'Hosting back-to-back high-profile hockey events — 2023 Asian Champions Trophy and 2025 Junior World Cup — is a testament to the excellence in hosting and the support provided by the Tamil Nadu State Government.' HI treasurer and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu President Sekar Manoharan said they have sought permission from the central government for Pakistan's participation in the event.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hockey India and TN government sign MoU, unveil official logo of FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Hockey India and the Government of Tamil Nadu on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and unveiled the official logo for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in the State. The 14th edition of the international hockey tournament will be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 and will see the number of participating teams rise from 16 to 24. Each city will host 12 teams during the initial phase of the tournament before the bandwagon shifts to the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in the capital for the semifinal and the final. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayinidhi Stalin, announced that the State government has sanctioned Rs. 65 crore for the conduct of the tournament. 'Chennai and Madurai will be the proud hosts for this grand event, showcasing our hockey legacy and rich infrastructure. Tamil Nadu has a proven track record of hosting major hockey events, dating back to the first edition of the Men's Champions Trophy in 1996,' the Deputy Chief Minister said. 'The sanctioned amount will be spent not only for the event but also for infrastructure development, including a new world-class synthetic turf in Madurai,' he added. 'Hosting back-to-back high-profile hockey events [Asian Champions Trophy in 2023 and the Junior World Cup in 2025] is a testament to the excellence in hosting and the support provided by the Tamil Nadu State government,' Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, said. Hockey India Treasurer, Sekar J. Manoharan, lauded the decision to host the event in Madurai, providing people from the southern parts of the State an opportunity to witness top-class hockey in their backyard. 'The southern zone in Tamil Nadu is a hockey hub. Building a stadium there and hosting an event will be a huge success. The decision to build a viewing gallery along with the new pitch in Madurai will allow many people to come and watch the games and get inspired,' said Manoharan, the President of the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. 'Our junior team has been doing well, and we hope to see the side finish on the podium in front of the home crowd,' he added. Manoharan also confirmed that all the clearances have been sought from the central government to allow Pakistan, which qualified for the tournament after finishing runner-up in the 2024 Junior Asia Cup, to participate in the under-21 event.
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Gary Stead to depart as New Zealand coach
New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead is set to leave his role when his contract finishes at the end of June. Stead, who had already departed as white-ball coach, was ruled out of a Test-only role after New Zealand Cricket's decision to employ one head coach across all three formats. The coach enjoyed a prolific seven years in the role, with the team claiming an ICC World Test Championship victory in 2021, with the team topping the Test Rankings, and claiming a momentous 3-0 Test series sweep of India away from home last year. The side also sat on top spot in the ODI rankings in his tenure, reaching the final of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 and the T20 World Cup 2021, among other semi-final appearances at global tournaments. An emotional Stead reflected on his time with great fondness. "There's been some amazing memories over the past seven years based around a group of fantastic and talented people who have gone out to give their best for their country, each other and for the fans," he said. "Brendon McCullum and Mike Hesson had left the team with strong values and a style of play, and I've just tried to build and shape that further to grow our ability to be consistent in everything we do. "It's been nice to be competitive across all three formats and I'd like to think that regardless of results, the opposition know the BLACKCAPS are a team that won't fold and will always show the grit and determination to compete. "To work alongside some of New Zealand's best cricketers and have had a ringside seat to every training and match has been very special and an absolute honour. "For a country with five million people and limited resources, we comparatively perform outstandingly well against the other powerhouses of the game. "I'd like to wish the new coach well and the team every success in the future." As New Zealand look to his replacement, 53-year-old Stead has outlined his intention to carry on in his coaching career. "I'll initially take some time to refresh and recharge, but I still have the coaching bug and will look to explore opportunities at home and abroad where I can look to share what I've learned from my 30 years of professional sport as a player and coach." Kane Williamson led the tributes for Stead's contribution to New Zealand cricket. "Steady gave absolutely everything to the team," Williamson said.
Economic Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Gary Stead set to step down as New Zealand cricket coach in June
Gary Stead will leave his role as New Zealand's head coach in June. He had already left as white-ball coach. Stead led the team for seven years. During his tenure, New Zealand won the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. The team also reached several finals. Kane Williamson praised Stead's hard work and dedication. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead will step down from his position when his contract expires at the end of June, according to the official website of the ICC Stead, who had already departed as white-ball coach, was ruled out of a Test-only role after New Zealand Cricket's decision to employ one head coach across all three coach enjoyed a prolific seven years in the role, with the team claiming an ICC World Test Championship victory in 2021, topping the Test Rankings, and claiming a momentous 3-0 Test series sweep of India away from home last side also sat in top spot in the ODI rankings in his tenure, reaching the final of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, and the T20 World Cup 2021, among other semi-final appearances at global emotional Stead reflected on his time with great fondness."There's been some amazing memories over the past seven years based around a group of fantastic and talented people who have gone out to give their best for their country, each other and for the fans," he said, as quoted from the official website of the ICC."Brendon McCullum and Mike Hesson had left the team with strong values and a style of play, and I've just tried to build and shape that further to grow our ability to be consistent in everything we do," he added."It's been nice to be competitive across all three formats and I'd like to think that regardless of results, the opposition know the BLACKCAPS are a team that won't fold and will always show the grit and determination to compete," he noted."To work alongside some of New Zealand's best cricketers and have had a ringside seat to every training and match has been very special and an absolute honour," he said."For a country with five million people and limited resources, we comparatively perform outstandingly well against the other powerhouses of the game," he remarked."I'd like to wish the new coach well and the team every success in the future," he New Zealand look to his replacement, 53-year-old Stead has outlined his intention to carry on in his coaching career."I'll initially take some time to refresh and recharge, but I still have the coaching bug and will look to explore opportunities at home and abroad where I can look to share what I've learned from my 30 years of professional sport as a player and coach," he Williamson led the tributes for Stead's contribution to New Zealand cricket."Steady gave absolutely everything to the team," Williamson said."There was no one more hardworking and passionate about seeing the Black Caps grow and succeed," he added."He was always thorough in his planning and preparation and will go down as one of our best coaches, but an even better bloke," he final few weeks in charge will see him join the Black Caps' winter camps as players ready for their tour of Zimbabwe in July and August.
