Why catching remains paramount in winning cricket matches
“Catches win matches” is one of cricket’s oldest and tritest adages.
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Carlos Alcaraz tops Jannik Sinner in latest US Open finish ever
NEW YORK: This was a match that would not end. Should not end, one might say. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the brightest young stars of men’s tennis, traded shots of the highest quality and countless momentum swings across five sterling sets for 5 hours, 15 minutes until Alcaraz finally won the last point at 2:50a.m.
Al-Hilal look to wipe away painful memories against Zamalek in Lusail Super Cup
Any meeting between Egypt and Saudi Arabia on the pitch is a big deal and that will be the case when Zamalek and Al-Hilal clash on Friday in the Lusail Super Cup in Qatar.
Swiatek tops Pegula, faces Sabalenka in US Open semifinals
NEW YORK: Iga Swiatek’s game is most effective, her mind most at ease, on red clay courts, where her two Grand Slam titles so far arrived.
Saudi Arabia set to become an esports hub, experts predict at Next World Forum
RIYADH: Industry leaders, experts and creators from around the globe gathered in at the Next World Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss the future of the gaming and esports industry.
Canadian men to face Japan in final warmup before FIFA World Cup
Canada will play Japan on Nov. 17 in Dubai in its final warmup game before the World Cup in Qatar.
Miralem Pjanic joins Sharjah from Barcelona in UAE Pro League’s biggest coup in years
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Another day, another eye-catching ADNOC Pro League addition. It is not hyperbole, however, to describe Miralem Pjanic’s decision to swap Barcelona for Sharjah as the division’s boldest move in a decade. The cultured Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder’s switch — on a lucrative two-year contract, with a one-year option to extend — is a statement of intent designed to reverberate far beyond the UAE’s borders. Fabio Cannavaro, Luca Toni and David Trezeguet were the last imports of similar prestige to the four-time Serie A winner. This move is a tier above that of fellow Sharjah recruit Paco Alcacer and champions Al-Ain’s standout pre-season addition, Andriy Yarmolenko. Such is its profile, that football transfer doyen Fabrizio Romano chronicled Pjanic’s journey to feverish reaction on social media. Regulation ADNOC Pro League rumors do not usually register on the unremitting Italian’s radar.
Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in Asia Cup clash
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Fast bowler Haris Rauf led an inspired Pakistan bowling attack that limited Afghanistan to 129-6 on Wednesday as they look to seal a spot in the Asia Cup final. Rauf took 2-26 after Pakistan elected to field first knowing victory would secure a place in Sunday’s final against Sri Lanka and knock India out of the T20 tournament. Afghanistan struggled to put together any significant partnerships, with Ibrahim Zadran (35) the lone batsman to put up some genuine fight.