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Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bowl in a truncated first of a three-match T20I series against Australia in Brisbane on Thursday.
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Former footballer Diego Forlan beaten in pro tennis debut
Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front of a home crowd.
Diego Forlan’s pro tennis debut ends in defeat for former Uruguay forward
Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front of a home crowd.
'Not Embracing, Never Worked': Australia Great On India's Close-Door Training Ahead Of Perth Test
As India have officially begun their preparations for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, reportedly training behind closed doors on Wednesday at the WACA, Australian great Ian Healy thinks that tourists are making a mistake by opting for total privacy as he believes it can create an unhappy touring squad. According to The Sydney Morning Herald report, security guards covered the outside of the WACA nets with a black tarp to prevent eyes from watching India's preparations. It also claimed that construction workers at the WACA were even told, via an email, that they weren't allowed to take photos or be seen catching a peek of training while on break.
ICC Video Confirms Pakistan As Champions Trophy Host Amid India's Travel Row
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a brand-new visual identity for the men's and women's ICC Champions Trophy. The latest development comes amid India's reported refusal to travel to Pakistan for next year's men's edition. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February-March next year. However, the Indian goverment is reluctant to send its team across the border, a decision which has been communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
ACT Women's Hockey: India Look To Work On Finer Points Against Thailand
Buoyed by back-to-back victories in as many games, hosts India will look to work on the finer points of the game with an aim to thrash minnows Thailand in the women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir on Thursday. Both India and reigning Olympic silver medallist China are unbeaten so far from two matches but the hosts have an inferior goal difference. China are atop the points table with a goal difference of 20, while India have a goal difference of five and a handsome victory on Thursday will only help their cause ahead of final two round robin matches against China and Japan.
Mohammed Shami Sends Big Message To IPL Teams Ahead Of Auction With Stunning Show On Ranji Trophy Return
India pacer Mohammed Shami made a memorable return to the Ranji Trophy, claiming four wickets to power Bengal to a first-innings lead over Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Stadium. On Thursday, the 34-year-old seamer, playing his first Ranji Trophy match since 2018, showed his class and experience, finishing as Bengal's standout bowler with figures of 4-54 in 19 overs. After going wicket-less on the opening day, Shami came back with a vengeance on Day 2. He struck early, dismissing MP captain Shubham Sharma for just eight runs with a trademark delivery that rattled the stumps.
Sachin Tendulkar To Join Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff? Team India And BCCI Given Huge Suggestion
As Gautam Gambhir and co. prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, his rival for the coaching role during the selection process, WV Raman, has made a bold suggestion. Raman has suggested a unique addition to Gambhir's coaching staff in Australia. With many Indian batters struggling for form and consistency, Raman has advised the BCCI to try and rope in legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar as a batting consultant for the Australia tour. Raman stated that there is "enough time" before the second Test for India to go ahead with such an idea.