Argentina’s friendly versus UAE should give Saudi Arabia a few World Cup pointers
Lionel Messi’s latest, and likely last, assault on the World Cup has garnered a Middle Eastern flavor.
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UFC 280: Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad visit children's hospital in Dubai
UFC stars Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad took time out from preparations for next week’s UFC 280 with a visit on Tuesday to Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital in Dubai.
Wanindu Hasaranga's rise quite similar to Lasith Malinga: Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene is mighty impressed with the rise of Wanindu Hasaranga as he sees traits of pace bowling great Lasith Malinga in the 25-year-old spin allrounder. Hasaranga, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, hogged the limelight in the 2021 T20 World Cup in UAE when he topped the charts with 16 wickets -- the most in a tournament. He then played an instrumental role both with the bat and ball in their Asia Cup triumph to rise to world number 4 in the allrounder's rankings.
Sourav Ganguly: 3 Big Decisions Taken By Former India Captain As BCCI President
One of the greatest captains the game of cricket has seen, Sourav Ganguly seems to be heading towards a sorry exit as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). There remain plenty of rumours over his impending exit, with some reports also suggesting that Dada wanted to continue being the chief of the richest cricket board in the world. The fact, however, is that Roger Binny is all but set to replace him at the helm.
Former India coach Gary Kirsten to help Netherlands in T20 World Cup
Gary Kirsten has been brought in to bolster the Netherlands coaching staff ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup. Veteran Australia all-rounder Dan Christian will also be part of their set-up as they look to cause some upsets in their fourth consecutive World Cup. Kirsten previously worked with the Netherlands in 2021 during the Super League series against Ireland and hosted them for a training camp at his academy in Cape Town prior to leaving for Australia.
Asia champions Sri Lanka have 'everybody behind us' for T20 World Cup
Asia Cup title and confident of their Twenty20 World Cup prospects in Australia despite missing out on direct entry into the main draw. The island nation emerged Asian champions in the regional T20 tournament last month after getting past cricket giants India and then Pakistan in the final in the United Arab Emirates. The unlikely victory brought a much-needed joy to cricket-mad Sri Lanka after an economic crisis caused months of food and fuel shortages. The players received a heroes' welcome after returning from the Asia Cup and their triumph brought the country together after months of economic misery.
Emirates-based player gets 14-year ban for attempted match-fixing
Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019 as well as matches in the Global T20 franchise tournament in Canada in the same year. "We first encountered Mehar Chhayakar through his involvement in organising a corrupt cricket tournament in Ajman, in 2018," the ICC said in a statement. "The charges for which he has now received a lengthy ban are further examples of his continuing efforts to corrupt and damage our sport.
Former UAE domestic cricketer banned for 14 years for corruption
A former participant in cricket in the UAE has been banned from the sport for 14 years after being found guilty of corruption.