Manchester venue named one of the most beautiful buildings in the WORLD
A Manchester institution has been named one of the most beautiful buildings in the world at a prestigious awards ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
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After India's WTC Failure, Ganguly's Firm 'Rahane Example' To IPL Critics
The World Test Championship final is always slated after two months of IPL and there is a school of thought that BCCI should speak to IPL franchises in order to monitor workload of players. Former BCCI president and ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been on both sides of the fence feels it is not a practical solution. "I don't agree with this theory. Ajinkya Rahane also played IPL and he played very well during IPL and World Test Championship final. So I don't believe in this theory. Some of the Australian boys (Cameron Green, David Warner), played well in IPL also and did well in World Test Championship," Ganguly told PTI.
"Selectors Are Not Gods": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Sarfaraz Khan's Omission From India Test Squad
Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket over the last three years or so, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was ignored by the selectors for the upcoming Test series in West Indies. Not only that but Sarfaraz's non-selection has also raised a furore over the sanctity of domestic cricket. To clear their stance, the selection committee said that the reason behind Sarfaraz's omission has more to do with his fitness and behaviour, rather than performance. Former India women's team coach WV Raman has shared his views on the debate.
West Indies Name 18-member Squad For Preparatory Camp Ahead Of India Tests
Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India. The camp begins at CCG in Antigua on Friday with the team travelling to Dominica on July 9. The opening Test begins on July 12 in Dominica, with the second Test scheduled from July 20 in Trinidad's Queen's Park Oval. It will be followed by the three-match ODI series, starting on July 27, and a five-match T20I series beginning on August 3.
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023: Live Cricket Score And Updates
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier LIVE:En route sealing their berth in the main round of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, Sri Lanka take on Netherlands in the second Super Sixes match of the campaign in Bulawayo on Friday. Of the six teams that are in contention to qualify for the main round, Sri Lanka occupy the second spot with 2 wins in 2 matches. A victory over Netherlands would take them to the top of the points table. The Dutch, on the other hand, have one win in 2 matches that see them placed 4th on the points table. (LIVE Scorecard)
Steve Smith Issues Worrying Update on Nathan Lyon's Injury
Australia's batter Steve Smith updating about the injury of Nathan Lyon, said that his injury "did not look good". Lyon sustained an injury in the 37th over on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's of the England innings when Lyon was seen limping out with the physio shortly after completing a spell. Chasing a ball to the fence, Lyon seemed in immediate discomfort and was quickly taken off the field. "It doesn't look ideal for the rest of the game. I'm not sure how he actually is, but if he is no good, it is obviously a big loss for us. Fingers crossed he is okay but it didn't look good obviously," Smith said in a media interaction.
Boxing Champion Mary Kom Named Global Indian Icon At UK-India Awards
Sporting legend and India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing, Mary Kom, has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, south-eastern England. The 40-year-old former Rajya Sabha member spoke of her 20-year journey of hard work and devoting her life to boxing as she accepted the award from Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami at a gala ceremony on Thursday night.
"When I Looked At Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On That T20 WC 2022 Knock vs Pakistan
The ODI World Cup schedule was announced earlier this week and the blockbuster clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will once again be the one to watch out for. India and Pakistan are scheduled to square off at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 15. Both teams had met during the T20 World Cup last year in Australia, with India edging out Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, thanks to Virat Kohli's marathon knock. With the focus firmly on the blockbuster clash in Ahmedabad, Ashwin recalled the mid-pitch conversation between him and Kohli during the win over Pakistan last year.