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"May Be Slightly Older...": World Cup-Winning Captain's Interesting Verdict On Ravichandran Ashwin

After successfully winning the Asia Cup, Team India's next assignment is the three-match ODIs against Australia, which will kick-start from Friday. On Monday, skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for the upcoming series. All-rounder Ravichandran has earned a surprise call-up as he will be playing his first ODI since January, 2022. Ashwin, who is India's highest Test wicket-taker among active cricketers, has been named in the place of an injured Axar Patel and will aim to make the most from the given opportunity.

How this Calgary retirement home 'adopted' a young curling team from New Zealand

Bertha Esplen says she's a dedicated Brad Gushue fan, but now she has a new, second-favourite team.

Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government

(FILES) Spain’s players stand in a huddle ahead of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, 2023. – Almost all of the Spain’s Womens World Cup-winning squad will continue to reject national team call-ups unless there are more changes at the Spanish football federation following the scandal over Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss, the players said on a statement on September 15, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

UAE-based free divers target more underwater records

After years in the shadow of scuba, the sport of free diving has been increasingly moving from the marginal to the mainstream. Also known by its scientific name “apnea,” free diving has always had a fervent following, with its practitioners often obsessively chasing marginal gains in performance.

Two areas likely to seal Ireland's fate against South Africa

A resounding win over Tonga will have pleased Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, but heading into Saturday's crunch match with South Africa, two areas will need close attention; the penalty count and the breakdown.

'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus

World-ranked number one Ireland have won the last two, and four of the last six games against South Africa, but that record doesn't stop the Springboks being made slight favourites for Saturday night’s Paris blockbuster.

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

Indian cricket team is riding a high now. After a stupendous performance at the Asia Cup 2023, where the Rohit sharma-led side triumphed after a commanding 10-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo, the group will be feeling confident going into the cricket World Cup. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell shot out the Lankans for a mere 50 in 15.2 overs, aided by fellow pacers Hardik Pandya (3 for 3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 23), while the Indians got the job done with 10 wickets in hand in 6.1 overs.

'You've just got to win' - Joe Marler defends England approach

Joe Marler has invoked England's 2003 World Cup heroes in his belief that winning ugly is to be applauded if it results in success.

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"May Be Slightly Older...": World Cup-Winning Captain's Interesting Verdict On Ravichandran Ashwin

How this Calgary retirement home 'adopted' a young curling team from New Zealand

Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government

UAE-based free divers target more underwater records

Two areas likely to seal Ireland's fate against South Africa

'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

'You've just got to win' - Joe Marler defends England approach