Former England batter Graham Thorpe ‘seriously ill’ in hospital
Former England batter and assistant coach Graham Thorpe is “seriously ill” in hospital, the Professional Cricketers’ Association has said.
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Also this week, there was an international outcry after the Taliban ordered Afghan women to cover their faces in public. When the hardline group returned to power last year, it had initially pledged softer rule than when it led the country two decades ago. Instead, new limits on freedom and movement have been imposed, particularly for women and girls – from dress restrictions to education. Our Afghanistan correspondent Solène Chalvon-Fioriti tells us more.
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Carragher admits Liverpool will find it 'tough' to win Premier League
Liverpool face a stiff task to win the Premier League but are a bigger club than Manchester City because of their Champions League success, says Jamie Carragher.
IPL 2022: My focus is always on economy rate, says Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is enduring an ordinary IPL this year with the ball in terms of wickets, but the Gujarat Titans spinner is not too bothered about that as long as he can produce economical spells for his team. Rashid has so far claimed 11 wickets from as many games at an economy rate of 6.84, figures which definitely won't please him much. But the star Afghan cricketer has taken it in stride. "While bowling in T20s it's always great to take wickets but for me, it's a bit different because I always focus on economy and that is something which puts pressure on the batters," Rashid said at the post-match virtual press conference after GT's five-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Friday. "But definitely compared to other IPLs, got less wickets this year. In a couple of games I didn't bowl as good as I should have. But that's T20, there is so much for you to learn."
IPL 2022: Rashid Khan Reveals Game Changing Moment In Clash vs Mumbai Indians
Rashid Khan is enduring an ordinary IPL this year with the ball in terms of wickets, but the Gujarat Titans spinner is not to bothered about the statistics as long as he can produce economical spells for his team. Rashid has so far claimed 11 wickets from as many games at an economy rate of 6.84, figures which definitely won't please him much.