Qualifying matches for AFC U23 Asian Cup begin today
RIYADH: Fifty-five teams are set to start the qualifying competition today for the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
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'The next big thing' in street food... the bubble waffles bringing the taste of Macau to Manchester
Two friends who have launched their own bubble waffle dessert shop say the secret to their success will be their tried-and-tested recipe which dates back more than 60 years to the streets of Macau.
The story of the RWC: Springboks time their run to a third World Cup
With just under a week to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, we're looking back at the history of the tournament from its origins in New Zealand and Australia 36 years ago, to its tenth instalment in France this month.
Hockey India Announces Men And Women's Squads for Asian Games 2023
Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men's hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players -- Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai earlier this month. Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Hardik Singh will continue to don the roles of captain and vice-captain in the Asian Games.
Every cancelled and delayed flight from Manchester Airport on Friday, September 1
Passengers have faced days of disruption following the air traffic control glitch which brought travel to a halt on Monday. Dozens of flights have been cancelled and delayed in the days since the major technical issue affecting the NATS air traffic control system.
Hockey India Announces Men And Women's Squads for Asian Games 2023
Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men's hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players -- Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai earlier this month. Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Hardik Singh will continue to don the roles of captain and vice-captain in the Asian Games.
Babar Azam-Iftikhar Ahmed Register Third-Highest Partnership In ODI Asia Cup History
Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed recorded the third-highest partnership for any wicket in the history of the ODI Asia Cup on Wednesday. The duo accomplished this during their Asia Cup 2023 campaign opener against Nepal in Multan. Iftikhar joined Babar when the team was struggling at 124/4 in 27.5 overs. From then on, they absolutely dismantled Nepal bowlers in the second half of the innings. Babar smashed 151 in 131 balls consisting of 14 fours and four sixes while Iftikhar smashed his maiden century, ending unbeaten on 109 in 71 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes.
'I was so disappointed': Arshad Ali recalls UAE's squandered chance at 2008 Asia Cup
Only two players – Rohit Sharma and Mushfiqur Rahim – are still involved from the last time Pakistan staged an Asia Cup, back in 2008.