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New Zealand vs Afghanistan U-19 World Cup, Live Score Updates

NZ vs AFG U-19 World Cup, Live Updates: New Zealand will be taking on Afghanistan in their next Group D match of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday in East London, South Africa. The Kiwis started off their World Cup campaign on a marvelous note as they thrashed Nepal by 64 runs in their opening match. On the other hand, Afghanistan faced a massive 181-run defeat against Pakistan. They will now aim to clinch their maiden victory of the tournament. (Live Scorecard)

"If Sportsman Pulls Out...": Kevin Pietersen On Virat Kohli's Late Test Withdrawal

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli opted out of the first two Test matches of the five-match series against England citing 'personal reasons'. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the news on Monday and said that the replacement will be named in the near future. In the official statement, BCCI also urged the media and fans to respect Virat's privacy and not speculate on the reason behind his absence. Legendary England batter Kevin Pietersen echoed similar sentiments on social media as he support Virat and said that people should respect it if a sportsperson pulls out due to personal reasons.

India Placed In Tough Pool B In Men's Hockey Competition Of Paris Olympics

Asian Games champions and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists India are place in a tough Pool B in the men's hockey competition at this year's Paris Games. Eight-time champions India, who clinched a historic bronze medal in Tokyo after a hiatus of 41 years, have been clubbed with reigning Olympic champions and world no.2 Belgium, mighty Australia, Rio Games gold medallist Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland. The Indians are currently ranked third in the world, behind Belgium and the Netherlands, and they had found it tough to beat Tokyo silver medallist Australia and Argentina in the past.

"The Wait Of Centuries...": Ex Pakistan Star's Post As Lord Ram Comes Home After 500 Years

Following the 'Ram Temple' Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya, several cricketers took to social media to share their reactions to the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. One of those cricketers to share their reactions after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony was Pakistan's Danish Kaneria. The former spinner, who is only the second Hindu to represent Pakistan in international cricket after Anil Dalpat, was delighted to Lord Ram returning to Ayodhya. He took to social media and wrote, "The wait of centuries is over, the pledge is fulfilled, the 'Pran Pratishtha' is completed".

"Focus Should Remain...": BCCI On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of First Two Tests Against England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that star batter Virat Kohli has opted out of the first two Test matches against England citing 'personal reasons'. In an official statement, BCCI said that Kohli had conversations with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence and extended their support to the cricketer. "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons," BCCI said in their official statement.

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New Zealand vs Afghanistan U-19 World Cup, Live Score Updates

"If Sportsman Pulls Out...": Kevin Pietersen On Virat Kohli's Late Test Withdrawal

India Placed In Tough Pool B In Men's Hockey Competition Of Paris Olympics

"The Wait Of Centuries...": Ex Pakistan Star's Post As Lord Ram Comes Home After 500 Years

"Focus Should Remain...": BCCI On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of First Two Tests Against England

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