Verstappen to continue Red Bull's title celebrations
It would be the surprise of the season if Max Verstappen fails to secure his third Formula One world championship in Qatar this weekend.
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Lawson continues as Ricciardo's stand-in for Qatar
DOHA : New Zealander Liam Lawson will stand in for AlphaTauri's recovering Australian Daniel Ricciardo for the fifth straight race at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
Hit by injuries to crucial players, Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to end the "curse" and win the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1996. Eighth in the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka warmed up for the tournament with a 10-wicket humiliation at the hands of India in the Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 51 with India pacer Mohammed Siraj picking up six wickets in a sever-over spell. Bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves, the board said.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
Bangladesh have always been a competitive side in the white ball formats but face a huge reality check as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday, October 4. Like some of their rivals, Bangladesh too would have liked to face that pleasant problem of plenty but right now they are dealing with plenty of problems from injuries to in-house fights. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been at loggerheads with opening batter Tamim Iqbal, and branded the former skipper as "childish". Considered the backbone of Bangladesh's golden generation, Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup.
Maxwell fit and '100% ready' to deliver for Australia at World Cup
BENGALURU : Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he is "100 per cent ready" for their World Cup campaign after recovering from an ankle injury and is looking forward to their opening game against hosts India on Sunday.
Asian Games 2023: Fajar/Rian Waspadai Kebangkitan Lee/Wang
Ganda putra Indonesia Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto akan tampil di perempatfinal cabor bulutangkis nomor perorangan Asian Games 2023, Kamis (5/10/2023). Mereka amat mewaspadai Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin yang menjadi lawannya.
Vikum Sanjaya: From partnering Lasith Malinga for Sri Lanka to starting again in the UAE
Had life worked out a little differently for Vikum Sanjaya, he might have been preparing to play for Sri Lanka at the World Cup in India this week.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
For the first time in the history of the tournament, West Indies will take no part in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Giant killers Netherlands take their place in the main draw after winning the tournament in Zimbabwe earlier this year. Netherlands will play their opening match against Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday. The Dutch have only ever won two matches at the World Cup since their maiden appearance in 1996. Their hopes will rest largely on all-rounders Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek, key performers at the qualifiers.