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"Love You More Than Words Can Say, Bebo": Mohammed Shami's Latest Post Is Viral, Reason Is Emotional

Mohammed Shami has been out of action since a great show for the Indian cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023. But injury and subsequent ankle surgery has seen Shami miss quite a few series. He has now been named in Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad and there is a growing expectation that he will be fit to bowl for India before the Australia that starts in the third week of November. In training Shami has been bowling too.

All You Need To Know About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Set To Take Place In UAE

The time for talking is nearly over, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is almost upon us. The world's 150 most exciting players have gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the ninth edition of a tournament that continues to grow in reach and impact. The ten teams will play 23 matches to decide which team will be crowned world champions, with Bangladesh and debutants Scotland contesting the opening game on 3 October. The players will do battle across two of the world's leading cricket venues: Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium, which will test the array of talent in contrasting and intriguing ways. "The two venues can be quite different.They are relatively similar, but there are some subtle differences. It will be a case of who assesses the conditions quickest and adapts the best," shares England all-rounder Freya Kemp as quoted by the ICC media release.

Malan backs McCullum to revive England's white-ball fortunes

England coach Brendon McCullum must find the right balance between youth and experience if he is to revive the country's white-ball fortunes, former player Dawid Malan has said.

Bok lock Snyman close to return to action for Leinster: 'Hopefully the medics give us all-clear'

Springbok lock RG Snyman is close to returning to action from injury for Irish giants Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India Sweep Bangladesh 2-0

India consolidated their lead in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table with a dominating victory over Bangladesh in the second Test match in Kanpur on Tuesday. With the first three days of the match getting affected by rain and wet outfield, the Rohit Sharma-led side had a tough task of getting a result in the encounter. However, they bowled out Bangladesh twice and produced an aggressive batting performance to clinch a significant victory. Thanks to the win, India remain top of the table with a PCT of 74.24. Australia are second with 62.50 while Sri Lanka are third with a PCT of 55.56.

Ireland promoted back to top flight ahead of new season

The Ireland Senior Men's Hockey team have returned to international hockey's top flight, having been invited to participate in the upcoming FIH Pro League 2024/25 Season 6.

"People Thought The Game Was Fixed": Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals Shocking Detail

Former Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar spoke on the match-fixing cloud in cricket, saying every time his team lost a game to India, people back home used to think the match was fixed. Match-fixing has haunted Pakistan more in this part of the 21st century, with players like Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt, Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif serving bans for their involvement in it. "I think if you look at Pakistan's team in the 90s, they were, talent-wise, as good as Australia in the 90s. But it was a sheer fear factor of losing the game, and I'm going to be a little bit controversial here. The controversy is behind match fixing. There was a lot of pressure on the Pakistan team because every time they lost a game, people thought the game was dubious, the game was fixed."

Australia Look To Cement Dominance In Women's T20 World Cup

Australia are hot favourites for their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup starting Thursday in their first tournament appearance since the retirement of four-time tournament-winning captain Meg Lanning. New skipper Alyssa Healy faces a challenge in the United Arab Emirates, leading a team that has only failed twice to win the 20-over trophy since the competition was first staged in 2009. The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been a member of all six of Australia's prior title wins but said she was entering this year's tournament with "no real expectations".

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"Love You More Than Words Can Say, Bebo": Mohammed Shami's Latest Post Is Viral, Reason Is Emotional

All You Need To Know About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Set To Take Place In UAE

Malan backs McCullum to revive England's white-ball fortunes

Bok lock Snyman close to return to action for Leinster: 'Hopefully the medics give us all-clear'

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India Sweep Bangladesh 2-0

Ireland promoted back to top flight ahead of new season

"People Thought The Game Was Fixed": Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals Shocking Detail

Australia Look To Cement Dominance In Women's T20 World Cup