Messi's Argentina prove top draw at World Cup: Official
DOHA: Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser.
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Asia Cup 2022: Top Contenders Who Could Finish With Most Runs In Tournament
Asia Cup 2022 is about to begin over the weekend in UAE and the tournament will see some of the best batters in modern day T20 cricket try and demolish opposition bowling attacks. The Indian and Pakistani sides are full of heavyweights, while the likes of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan also boast of players who can get big runs under their belt.
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
World Cup, officials said on Thursday, as neighbouring Gulf countries look to reap benefits from the competition. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for the electronic visas, the foreign ministry said. The move comes as Qatar, which has a population of 2.8 million, tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million visitors during the November 20-December 18 World Cup, and as Saudi Arabia ramps up efforts to attract tourists.
Adani Group, GMR Group Acquire Franchises In Legends League Cricket
Legends League Cricket announced their tie-up with Adani Group and GMR group as they join hands with two Franchise teams in the League. With this investment GMR Group, have made their third investment in franchise cricket and Adani group has made its second investment. Both Adani and GMR Sports groups recently acquired teams in the UAE T20 league while GMR is the co-owner of the Delhi Capitals team in the Indian Premier League.
Asia Cup 2022 - "Big Fan Of You": Babar Azam Obliges Excited Fan, Signs Cricket Ball For Him
The Asia Cup will begin in the UAE from August 27 and the teams have already arrived for the continental tournament. The big clash is slated for August 28 as India will lock horns with eternal rivals Pakistan. Both the Indian and Pakistani teams have started their practice in Dubai and their fans have been visiting the arenas to get a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Asia Cup 2022: Full schedule of matches, timings, venues, team squads, Head to Head, most titles, live stream details
Asia Cup begins on Saturday, August 27, with a clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But, the match that everyone is looking forward to is of course India vs Pakistan. The two cricketing heavyweights begin their Asia Cup campaign this time with this clash on Sunday, August 28. This time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format as a preparatory tournament for the T20 World Cup at the end of the year in Australia. The tournament this time is being played in the UAE, though Sri Lanka are the official hosts. The tournament couldn't be played as per schedule in the island nation because of the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka. Since 2016, the Asia Cup has been played on a rotational basis between the ODI and T20 formats, depending on which global ICC tournament is scheduled next. Hong Kong on Wednesday (August 24) became the third team in Group A, which has India and Pakistan. India are scheduled to play Hong Kong on August 31.
Future Tours Programme highlights cricket’s changing landscape
Last week, the International Cricket Council released its long-awaited men’s Future Tours Programme for the 2023-2027 cycle.
Young Saudis qualify for finals of handball world championship in Croatia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s youth team have qualified for next year’s handball world championship in Croatia after defeating the UAE 37-27 on Wednesday night.