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India vs China LIVE Streaming Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Final LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
India vs China LIVE Streaming Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Final LIVE Telecast: Defending champions India take on hosts China in the final of Asian Chmapions Trophy Hockey 2024 in Hulunbuir. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side continued its dominance and registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Korea in the semi-final on Monday. The Indian team is eyeing back-to-back titles, having beaten Malaysia in the final of last year's event. China, on the other hand, stunned Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in the shootout to enter the final. This will be the first time in the history of the tournament that the Chinese national team has made it to the final.
Pakistan vs Korea LIVE Streaming, Men's Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: When And Where To Watch
Pakistan vs Korea, Asian Champions Trophy LIVE Streaming: After a shock defeat to China denied an India-Pakistan final in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, the Pakistan men's hockey team will be hoping to secure third spot from the tournament as a consolation. Pakistan lost 2-0 in the penalty shootout to hosts China, failing to convert all four attempts. They will face Korea in the third-place match, who were thrashed 4-1 by India in the other semi-final. A third-place finish would be a marked improvement for Pakistan, as they had failed to make the semis in 2023.
"Jasprit Bumrah Asked About Slower Ball, Rohit Sharma Couldn't Play Me": Pakistan-Born Pacer
Pakistan-born fast bowler Zahoor Khan, who plays for the UAE cricket team, was part of the Mumbai Indians set-up as a net bowler back in 2014. Although he did not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the fast bowler had the opportunity to play against some of the biggest names of world cricket as part of the franchise. In a recent interaction, Zahoor opened up about his time with MI and claimed that Jasprit Bumrah was so impressed by his slower deliveries that he asked about how he grips the ball.
Most Rounded Team That's Produced From Bangladesh: Coach Ahead Of India Test Series
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes that his team will take a lot of belief from their first-ever 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan to challenge India on its home turf in the two-match series. He asserted that the current team is the most balanced red-ball side that the country has ever produced. Former Sri Lankan all-rounder mentioned that both victories came from behind for them, giving them a morale boost ahead of the high-stake series against the World Test Championship (WTC) toppers.
The More The Better: Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu Have Their Say On IPL Retention
IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world's biggest T20 competition. The IPL had allowed the teams to retain up to four players in the last mega auction held in 2022. A three-year cycle has ended and another mega auction is on the horizon but teams have contrasting views on player retention. Some want as many as eight and some are okay with four or five.
Bangladesh Tests 'No Dress Rehearsal', Says India Skipper Rohit Sharma
Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is "no dress rehearsal" in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over Pakistan. India lead the World Test Championship (WTC) standings ahead of Australia, where Rohit's team will tour for a five-match series later in the year. But first they host Bangladesh in a two-Test series, starting with the opener in the northern Indian city of Chennai from Thursday. India are clear favourites but the visitors recently celebrated a landmark 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan. "There is no dress rehearsal kind of stuff happening here," Rohit told reporters, cautioning against minds turning too quickly to Australia.
Scotland to host 'scaled-back' 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out
Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia's Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event.