Colombia, Nigeria dominate women’s weightlifting competition in Riyadh
RIYADH: Colombia’s and Nigeria’s women have come out on top at the ongoing World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, securing a total of seven medals on Sunday.
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India vs Pakistan: Heavy Rain, Dark Clouds Paint Gloomy Picture On Reserve Day
Ahead of the start of the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Pakistan at Colombo on the reserve day, there are some discouraging signs from the Island nation that have put the possibility of finishing the game under doubt. The electrifying match between India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 was been called off and moved for a reserve day as rain did not allow any play after 24.1 overs on Sunday. The play was halted for almost four hours today as the rain kept on coming back. India will resume their innings today at 147/2, with Virat Kohli (8*) and KL Rahul (17*) unbeaten. Skipper Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58) had hit delightful fifties.
What Happens If Rain Plays Spoilsport On Reserve Day Of India vs Pakistan Super 4 Clash?
Another India vs Pakistan contest in the Asia Cup was marred due to rain on Sunday, with the Colombo weather making sure that no play was possible after 24.1 overs, from which Indian batters had scored 147 runs at the loss of 2 wickets. Thankfully, a reserve day was kept in place by the Asian Cricket Council for the match in Colombo. But, the weather conditions at the R Premadasa stadium aren't as conducive for cricket as the two teams would've liked on Monday too.
'There Was Question Mark. Knew I Had To...': KL Rahul On Injury, Absence From Indian Team
Indian middle-order batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul on Sunday recalled his journey back into the team after sustaining an injury and how time away from the game helped him discover love and enjoyment for training. India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their Asia Cup Super Four clash in Colombo on Sunday. KL will also be making his return to the team after not featuring in the Asia Cup group stage due to a niggle.
"Barish Ne Bacha Liya": Shoaib Akhtar's Direct Dig At Babar Azam After Rain-Marred India Clash
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar took a jibe at skipper Babar Azam for choosing to bowl first against winning the toss during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against India on Sunday. Calling it a 'wise decision', Shoaib said that Pakistan were saved by the rain as the Indian opening batters - Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill - provided them with a brilliant start. He also added that India were saved by rain during the two sides' group stage match and this time, it was Pakistan's good fortune.
India and Pakistan to try again on Monday after rain returns at Asia Cup
The heavyweight Asia Cup battle between India and Pakistan will now be completed on a reserve day after rain ended proceedings abruptly in Colombo on Sunday.
'Bharat vs Pakistan' Trends During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Match
During an Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, 'BharatvsPakistan' and 'BHAvsPAK' keywords started trending on X (formerly known as Twitter). With buzz around the potential renaming of India to Bharat gaining momentum across the country, the cricket fans didn't forget the raging topic even during the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game. Replacing the name India with Bharat and IND with BHA, the fans put out a really good effort to eventually see the keywords trending.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Taking Shaheen Afridi To Cleaners Sparks Meme Fest
Shubman Gill was definitely at his best during the crucial Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. The right-handed batter took a single off the first ball he faced but later on he went berserk and star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was at the receiving end. Gill hit a four off the second ball he faced in his innings and went on hit more two fours in the over that was bowled by Shaheen. However, that was not the end. When Shaheen came to bowl again, Gill smashed him for three fours -- for the second time in the game -- to make it another big over for India.