Sports from Thursday, March 27th, 2025

After going unsold in IPL auction, Thakur proves worth as late replacement

Shardul Thakur was all set for a stint in English county cricket when he went unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction but after a late call-up by Lucknow Super Giants, the seamer has proved everyone wrong with six wickets in two games.
Crocodiles no issue, river current could halt Brisbane rowing plans

The crocodiles that inhabit the Fitzroy River appear not to be too much of an issue but the water current could scupper plans to stage the rowing at the 2032 Olympics in Rockhampton, some 600 kilometres north of Brisbane.
Red Bull drop driver Lawson after two races

Red Bull is set to drop its driver, Liam Lawson, after just two races in a ruthless move from team principal Christian Horner, following a meeting in Dubai earlier this week.
Arsenal into women's Champions League semis

Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal produced a thrilling comeback to beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the women's Champions League on Wednesday, overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit to reach the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semis, Zverev out

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning 6-2 7-5 upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek on Wednesday to extend her dream run at the Miami Open into the semi-finals.

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the USA
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