Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie relishing 'biggest test' of India visit
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie is hoping that playing the world's number-one ranked side will inspire his players in their two T20 clashes with India next week.
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Violence against women in China: Footage of restaurant attack sparks outrage
Meanwhile, according to the United Nations, some 23 million people are suffering from acute hunger in Afghanistan, including 10 million children who urgently need help in order to survive. The situation is reaching a critical stage. Our correspondents Shahzaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali report from Herat, in the northwest of the country.
"Still I Can't Stop My Tears": Rashid Khan's Heartbreaking Post For Late Mother
Rashid Khan lost his mother two years ago on this day and the Afghanistan and Gujarat Titans leg-spinner took to Twitter to write a heartbreaking message remembering her on the anniversary of her death. "Two years since you left us MOM. Everyone says that time heals everything but even after 2 years still I can't stop my tears," Rashid wrote in his tweet. "My heart is filled with sadness. I don't know how will I move from this phase But I miss u every single moment," he added. He also shared a picture from his mother's funeral.
Watch: All 26 Sixes From England's Record-Breaking Innings vs Netherlands In 1st ODI
England smashed their way to a new world record on Friday, posting the highest-ever total in the history of One-Day International (ODI) cricket. On the receiving end were the Netherlands bowlers, who were plundered for a record 498 for four at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen by a rampant English side. Jos Buttler, who finished on 162 not out, led the carnage, bringing up his ton off just 47 balls. Liam Livingstone, batting at number six, made the fastest 50 in England's ODI history off just 17 balls -- the joint second-fastest of all-time. In all three England batters scored centuries in the run blitz.
Ex-soldier murdered neighbours following row over parking
An Afghanistan veteran has been convicted of murder after stabbing his neighbours in their home following a parking row.
Longer season will help a lot in Asian Cup preparation, says Ashique Kuruniyan
“The longer season will help a lot because we need games. When you hear you have Durand Cup and Super Cup apart from Indian Super League, you get around 30 matches to play in the season which will only be beneficial for players,” said the Bengaluru FC winger. The domestic club season starts in August with three major competitions for players to take part in.
FIFA shoots 'special series' with Sunil Chhetri as part of regional content initiative
FIFA shooting a "special series" on him in appreciation of a stellar career for a country for whom a World Cup participation remains a pipedream after years of bombast. Turning out for a country that is yet to play in the World Cup, Chhetri featuring in a series by the world football governing body is unprecedented by any stretch of imagination. "Some of the parts have been shot in Bangalore as he is living there while a bit of shooting also took place in Delhi, where his parents live and where he grew up," a source aware of the development told PTI on Friday.
Tottenham Hotspur congratulate Sunil Chhetri for equalling Ferenc Puskas's tally of 84 goals
Tottenham Hotspur for equalling Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas' tally of 84 international goals. By scoring India's second goal in their final AFC Asian Cup Qualifying game against Afghanistan on Tuesday, Chhetri drew level with Puskas while becoming the fifth-highest international goal scorer of all time. He now stands just two goals behind Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's tally of 86 goals. "Congratulations to India's @chetrisunil11 for equalling the great Ferenc Puskas with his tally of 84 international goals! #IndianFootball," Tottenham Hotspur wrote on their Twitter handle.