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AFC Cup: Odisha FC To Face ASEAN Zone Champions In Inter Zone Semi-Finals

Indian Super League side Odisha FC has been pitted against a yet to be determined ASEAN Zone champions in the Inter Zone semi-final of the ongoing AFC Cup during a draw ceremony here on Thursday. Odisha FC had emerged victorious in the AFC Cup South Zone, having beaten Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh in their final Group D encounter earlier this month. Four teams -- Central Coast Mariners FC (Australia), Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia), Macarthur FC (Australia) and Sabah FC (Malaysia) -- are vying for the ASEAN Zone champions honour.

Swiatek hopes women's 'Big Three' can stay competitive for years

World number one Iga Swiatek hopes the emerging "Big Three" of women's tennis that includes herself, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina can maintain their form for years, saying on Thursday that it was too tough to predict who will dominate in 2024.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3: Mitchell Marsh Leads Australia's Fightback After Pakistan Blitz

Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan. The hosts were reeling at 16-4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in reply to their first innings 318 in Melbourne. But Marsh and Smith put their heads down to compile what could be a match-saving 153-run partnership. At stumps on day three, the hosts were 187-6 with Smith out for 50, off 176 balls, in the last over of the day, leaving Alex Carey unbeaten on 16.

Watch: Cameraman Catches Couple By Surprise During Australia vs Pakistan Test, MCG Crowd Does This

Australia made a brave comeback on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan. The hosts were reeling at 16-4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in reply to their first innings 318 in Melbourne. But Marsh and Smith put their heads down to compile what could be a match-saving 153-run partnership.

Rick Stein reveals his favourite places to eat in the UK... and one is right here in Manchester

Chef, restaurateur and food writer Rick Stein has been a firm fixture on television screens for decades. He's travelled the world in search of some of the finest cuisines, and at home he's established his own restaurant empire - most notably in Cornwall and the South of England - while also fronting numerous cookery shows and penning countless cookbooks.

India Women vs Australia Women 1st ODI Live Score Updates

IND-W vs AUS-W Live Updates, 1st ODI: India take on Australia in the first Women's ODI of a three-match series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After registering a famous win in the one-off Test earlier this month, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side look to put on a similar show in the ODIs. However, India will be vary of the threat possessed by a wounded Australia side, which has won four of the last five encounters between the two sides. All matches will be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. (Live Scorecard)

RCB Coach Explains Decision To Sign Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph In IPL 2024 Auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore were quite busy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, engaging in intense battles with other franchises for their priority picks. While RCB couldn't land Australia captain Pat Cummins despite bidding over INR 20 crore for the star cricketer, they did manage to land Yash Dayal and Alazarri Joseph. RCB's decision to lodge high bids for both Dayal and Joseph didn't go down well with a section of fans who questioned the team's strategy at the auction.

'Cricket Is Being Dominated By...': South Africa Legend Makes Explosive Statement

He was instrumental in exposing BCCI to the whole new world of commercialisation of the game's broadcast but former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher doesn't like only three boards "marginalising" others in order to enjoy complete hegemony. It is no secret that India, Australia and England cricket boards decide the cricket calendar and Bacher, who brought the Proteas cricket to mainstream, post-apartheid, isn't amused at all. "When I was the chairman of ICC's development committee, my objective was to spread the game. It's not happening today. Cricket today is dominated by India, Australia, England. South Africa has been marginalised, Pakistan has been marginalised, West Indies has been marginalised. That's not good," Bacher, now 81, told PTI during an exclusive interview while watching the India and South Africa opening Test.

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AFC Cup: Odisha FC To Face ASEAN Zone Champions In Inter Zone Semi-Finals

Swiatek hopes women's 'Big Three' can stay competitive for years

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3: Mitchell Marsh Leads Australia's Fightback After Pakistan Blitz

Watch: Cameraman Catches Couple By Surprise During Australia vs Pakistan Test, MCG Crowd Does This

Rick Stein reveals his favourite places to eat in the UK... and one is right here in Manchester

India Women vs Australia Women 1st ODI Live Score Updates

RCB Coach Explains Decision To Sign Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph In IPL 2024 Auction

'Cricket Is Being Dominated By...': South Africa Legend Makes Explosive Statement