Sports from Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Gill leads the way as India beat England in first ODI

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.
Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20 cricket, pulling himself out of Australia's Champions Trophy squad.
China crowned UAE SWAT Challenge champions

China Police Team “B” secured the championship title in the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, on Wednesday, finishing at the top of the overall leaderboard with 480 points.
Newcastle defeat Arsenal to reach League Cup final

Newcastle United reached a second League Cup final in three seasons as they overwhelmed Arsenal 2-0 at a feverish St James' Park to complete a crushing 4-0 aggregate win.
Dubai Capitals defeat Desert Vipers to reach DP World ILT20 final

Dubai Capitals clinched a thrilling last-ball victory against the Desert Vipers on Wednesday, securing their place in the Final of the DP World ILT20 Season 3.
Jabeur defeats Sonobe to reach Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open last eight

Ons Jabeur reached the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open following a straight-sets victory over 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe, setting up a quarter-final against reigning champion, Elena Rybakina.

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