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BWF World Championships: Saina Nehwal Crashes Out, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Cruise Into Quarterfinals

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal was knocked out of the World Championship after going down to Busanan Ongbamrungphan in a hard-fought women's singles pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. The 32-year-old went down 17-21 21-16 13-21 to her Thai opponent, who extended her head-to-head record against the Indian to 5-3. The two Indian men's doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty moved into the quarterfinals.

AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president's post

Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday filed a fresh nomination for the post of president ahead of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections that are scheduled to be held on September 2. The 45-year-old former India captain's nomination was proposed by the Andhra Football Association (AFA) and seconded by the Rajasthan FA.

Asia Cup 2022: Full schedule of matches, timings, venues, team squads, Head to Head, most titles, live stream details

Asia Cup begins on Saturday, August 27, with a clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But, the match that everyone is looking forward to is of course India vs Pakistan. The two cricketing heavyweights begin their Asia Cup campaign this time with this clash on Sunday, August 28. This time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format as a preparatory tournament for the T20 World Cup at the end of the year in Australia. The tournament this time is being played in the UAE, though Sri Lanka are the official hosts. The tournament couldn't be played as per schedule in the island nation because of the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka. Since 2016, the Asia Cup has been played on a rotational basis between the ODI and T20 formats, depending on which global ICC tournament is scheduled next. Hong Kong on Wednesday (August 24) became the third team in Group A, which has India and Pakistan. India are scheduled to play Hong Kong on August 31.

Future Tours Programme highlights cricket’s changing landscape

Last week, the International Cricket Council released its long-awaited men’s Future Tours Programme for the 2023-2027 cycle.

Fan Tells Indian Cricketer "You Were Terrible In IPL". Player Responds

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the India A squad that will take on New Zealand A in three four-day 'Tests'. One notable exclusion was veteran wicketkeeper Sheldon Jackson, who has continued to get good returns in the Ranji Trophy. Jackson, a domestic cricket stalwart, took to Twitter to lament being constantly told that he is not being selected due to his age, saying that he has "the right to dream" after three good seasons.

"I Was Amazed" : Rashid Khan Narrates Tale About Virat Kohli's Commitment

Rashid Khan is a a veteran of T20 leagues around the world and the Afghan spin wizard has spent several years playing in the IPL, where he has locked horns with some of India's best batters. He will be looking to use all that experience when Afghanistan take on India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Before the start of the tournament Rashid in an interview spoke on a range of topics, including the form of Virat Kohli.

Cricketer Irfan Pathan Slams Vistara Airlines For "Rude" Behaviour, "Bad Experience"

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to Twitter on Wednesday to share his "very bad experience" while travelling to Dubai from Dubai by Vistara airlines. Pathan shared his experience in detail and said that he was made to wait for more than an hour at the counter with his wife and children and that the "ground staff were rude"

Asia Cup 2022: Hugs, Smiles, Handshakes As Afghanistan And Pakistan Players Meet Ahead Of Asia Cup

They might be contesting soon for the continental crown of Asia Cup champions but there was no dearth of mutual respect and camaraderie when Pakistani players met with the stars from Afghanistan in the UAE. All the teams have reached the middle-east for the tournament and the players from the two countries greeted each other with smiles, handshakes and warm embraces.

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BWF World Championships: Saina Nehwal Crashes Out, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Cruise Into Quarterfinals

AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president's post

Asia Cup 2022: Full schedule of matches, timings, venues, team squads, Head to Head, most titles, live stream details

Future Tours Programme highlights cricket’s changing landscape

Fan Tells Indian Cricketer "You Were Terrible In IPL". Player Responds

"I Was Amazed" : Rashid Khan Narrates Tale About Virat Kohli's Commitment

Cricketer Irfan Pathan Slams Vistara Airlines For "Rude" Behaviour, "Bad Experience"

Asia Cup 2022: Hugs, Smiles, Handshakes As Afghanistan And Pakistan Players Meet Ahead Of Asia Cup