UAE win 21 medals at Asian Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship
BANGKOK: The UAE National Team wrapped up its participation in the Asian Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship at the weekend with a total of 21 medals.
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Dominant Raducanu advances to second round of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI: Emma Raducanu got her maiden Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships campaign off to the perfect start on Sunday night, defeating former World No. 3 Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-4, 6-2 under the lights on Centre Court.
Indian Men Beat Spain 2-0 In FIH Pro League; Women Lose 1-2 In Shoot-Out vs England
The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India lost to Spain 1-3 in the first match of the leg on Saturday despite taking the lead through Sukhjeet Singh's goal. On Sunday, however, it was a completely different looking Indian side as it dominated for most part of the match and scored two field goals through Mandeep Singh (32nd minute) and Dilpreet Singh (39th) to pocket full three points. India will next play Germany on Tuesday.
Five Bowlers Who Can Make A Big Impact In 2025 Champions Trophy
They say batters win matches but bowlers win series and tournaments! It is the biggest cricketing event of the year and the best eight teams in ODI cricket in the world will compete with one another at the 2025 Champions Trophy which gets underway at Karachi from the 19th of February. While all the attention will be on the batters, it will be the teams with the more effective bowling units that may come out triumphant in the tournament. We look at five bowlers who are likely to make a big impact at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
"Bought Second-Hand WagonR...": Ajinkya Rahane Opens Up Family's Financial Struggles
One of the most renowned names in Indian cricket, Ajinkya Rahane is a name that hardly needs an introduction. The batter played all three formats for India, though it was Test cricket where he truly made a name for himself. Not part of the Indian team in any of the three formats at present, but Rahane hasn't given up hope of an international comeback. While national selection doesn't really remain in Rahane's hands, perseverance does. Having made sacrifices all his life, Rahane knows how to remain calm and wait for his opportunity.
Jasprit Bumrah-Less India Hope For Mohammed Shami's Wrist Magic To Reclaim Champions Trophy
Mohammed Shami's right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery and help India reclaim the ICC Champions Trophy after 12 years? The fans will certainly expect Shami to hit his strides straightaway in the marquee event because India's primary strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to an injury. But there are multiple concerns as well about Shami's readiness for an event of this magnitude. India start their Champions Trophy campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai.
India-Pakistan Clash "Overhyped, There's Nothing In It": Harbhajan Singh's No-Nonsense View
While dropping his prediction, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has cautioned fans not to expect much entertainment in the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy on February 23. The tension and atmosphere are entirely different when the arch-rivals appear on the same field in search of glory. After playing out a nerve-wracking thriller in the T20 World Cup 2024 group stage, India and Pakistan will add a new chapter in their cut-throat rivalry on February 23 in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Opening Ceremony Already Done. Here's What Happened
As the cricketing world awaits the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a modest opening ceremony for the global event has already been completed. The low-key opening ceremony was held in Lahore on Sunday where the members of Pakistan's 2017 ICC Champions Trophy-winning team were present. The likes of Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Azhar Ali, Junaid Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, and Haris Sohail attended the curtain-raiser event in Lahore. Among international attendees, the likes of New Zealand bowler Tim Southee, ambassador of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and retired South African all-rounder JP Duminy were present.