Tokyo Paralympics come to an end after record-breaking Games and some inspirational tales
As the final rounds of closing ceremony fireworks brighten the dim and drizzled Japanese night sky, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games came to an end.
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Afghanistan’s Chef de Mission makes urgent plea for help to evacuate Paralympic athletes
Afghanistan’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Arian Sadiqi, released a statement on his Facebook page calling for the global community to help evacuate the Paralympic athletes from the country.
Australia confirm historic tour of Pakistan in March
Australia on Friday confirmed that they will tour Pakistan for the first time in 24 years after months of speculation about the fate of the tour due to the pandemic and security situation.
Australia to go ahead with Pakistan tour
Australia will embark on a cricket tour of Pakistan for the first time in 24 years after officials gave the green light for next month's three-Test series and four white-ball games.
Afghanistan switch to tour Bangladesh
Afghanistan will tour Bangladesh this month to play three one-day matches and two Twenty20 Internationals after their tour to Zimbabwe was postponed, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) says.
This Pakistan Cricketer Has Set A Unique Record In The ICC U19 World Cup
Pakistan U19 cricket team's skipper Qasim Akram stole the limelight during his team's 5th place playoff game against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2022. Akram batted beautifully to remain unbeaten on 135 runs and then returned to haunt the Sri Lanka batters with the ball as he claimed a memorable five-wicket haul as well. This herculean all-round effort helped Pakistan go past Sri Lanka by 238 runs eventually. The ICC shared an Instagram post revealing that Akram's feat of a century and five wickets in the same match was a first of its kind in the tournament's history.
U19 World Cup 2022, Afghanistan U19 vs Australia U19, 3rd Place Playoff: Live Score Updates
U19 World Cup 2022, Afghanistan U19 vs Australia U19, 3rd Place Playoff, Live Score Updates: Afghanistan U19 will take on Australia U19 in the 3rd place playoff game scheduled to be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Friday. Afghanistan were beaten by England U19 in the semi-final by 15 runs in a match which was interrupted by rain. Australia, on the other hand, received a 96-run hammering at the hands of India U19 in the other semi-final. Both teams will be aiming to finish the tournament on a high. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Afghanistan to tour Bangladesh
The Afghanistan cricket team will arrive in Bangladesh later this month to play three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said as the visitors seek to bolster their 2023 World Cup qualifying bid.