Former England cricketer and coach Thorpe dies aged 55
Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.
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Afghan Judoka At Paris Olympics Denies Doping After Failing Test
Mohammad Samim Faizad, one of only six Afghans at the Paris Olympics, denied intentionally doping on Saturday after he was provisionally suspended having failed a test for a banned steroid. The 21-year-old judoka, who was beaten 11-0 in the French capital on Tuesday in the men's -81kg category, had told AFP on the eve of the Games that competing at the Olympics was a dream come true. He was provisionally suspended on Friday after a test "returned an adverse analytical finding for the non-specified substance stanozolol metabolites", the International Testing Agency said.
"My Life Was In Danger": Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi's Shocking Admission On Taliban
From a secret initiation into the world of cycling, enduring the indignities of being a female athlete to escaping the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and realising their Olympic dreams, Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz have traversed a remarkable journey. Fear was a constant companion for the Hashimi sisters in Faryab, a province in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has banned women from pursuing sports. Even before the Taliban usurped power in 2021 following the collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the fall of the government, life was not easy for Fariba and Yulduz.
IPL Reunion In England Cricket Team? Report Makes Big Claim On Head Coach Choice
The England cricket team could be preparing an IPL reunion as they aim to shake things up in the coaching department. With reports stating that present white-ball head coach Matthew Mott will depart next week, England are looking to add another star name to their coaching unit. Despite a disappointing 2023 ODI World Cup, and failing to reach the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, England are reportedly set to stick with Jos Buttler as captain. However, Buttler's boss at Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara, is reportedly a candidate for the head coach role.
Afghanistan Judoka Traverses Five Countries Before Realising Paris Olympics Dream
For most athletes, a journey to Olympics under normal circumstances involves gruelling training, discipline and some perseverance but when the aspirant hails from war-torn Afghanistan, it ends up being a 6000km voyage to safety and sporting opportunities. Afghan judoka Sibghatullah Arab fled Taliban in 2021, took refuge in five different countries before settling in Germany, covering 6000km. Arab will be representing the IOC (International Olympic Committee) refugee team in the men's 81kg category at the Paris Olympics.
Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine lead Ireland to stirring Test victory over Zimbabwe
Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine hit a combined 111 as Ireland staged an excellent recovery to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets at Stormont and record a second consecutive Test victory.
Ireland Beat Zimbabwe In One-Off Test Match
Andy McBrine starred with both bat and ball as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in a one-off Test in Belfast on Sunday after recovering from a dramatic top-order collapse. Set just 158 to win in the shadow of Stormont Castle, Ireland had slumped to 33-5 at the close of Saturday's third day, with Zimbabwe left-arm quick Richard Ngarava doing the bulk of the damage in a sensational burst of 4-12 in four overs. But in the first Test to be played in Northern Ireland, the home side lost just one more wicket on Sunday.
JJ Chalmers says people would be 'surprised' by Prince Harry for one reason
War veteran and TV star JJ Chalmers has opened up about his close bond with Prince Harry, revealing the origins of their friendship.