Doncic ejected and Canada top Slovenia; Germany, Serbia make the Olympics
MANILA: Luka Doncic argued with the referees all night. And that’s why he wasn’t around in the final minutes, as Canada clinched a trip to the Basketball World Cup semifinals.
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Pakistan ease past Bangladesh after Naseem Shah injury scare in Asia Cup
Pakistan made short work of Bangladesh in the opening clash of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday, easing to a seven-wicket win.
Asia Cup: Haris Rauf, Imam Ul Haq Shine As Pakistan Beat Bangladesh By 7 Wickets
Haris Rauf bowled a couple of hostile spells, while Imam-ul-Haq struck a silken 78 as Pakistan secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday. Rauf (6-0-19-4) proved to be too quick for the Bangladeshi batters, who were also troubled relentlessly by Naseem Shah (5.4-0-34-3) after Shakib-Al-Hasan opted to bat. Bangladesh were eventually bundled out for a paltry 193 in just 38.4 overs, despite a 100-run stand and twin half-centuries by Shakib (53 off 57 balls) and former captain Mushfiqur Rahim (64 off 87 balls).
Nassr and Hilal fans clash on social media over rumors of stadium share
A social media row between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal fans over which club will play their matches at Al-Awwal Park for the remainder of the season seems to have been resolved, after several days of confusion and ire were followed by the confirmation that Cristiano Ronaldo and co will continue to be the venue’s lone tenants during the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League campaign.
Basketball legend LeBron James spotted in Riyadh
RIYADH: A video has been circulating online showing the American basketball legend LeBron James surrounded by men dressed in traditional Saudi dress — with captions suggesting it was filmed in Riyadh. King James appeared in the video accompanied by bodyguards and photographers in Saudi dress. Sources say that the superstar was invited by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sports to visit the country but the ministry has not made any announcement in this regard. James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is considered one of the game’s greatest players.
Who Among Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, R Ashwin, K Srikkanth Is Not An Engineer? Kaun Banega Crorepati Rs 12.5 Lakh Question Viral
Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid are two legends of Indian cricket. While Kumble has the most number of wickets among Indians in ODIs and Tests, Dravid's batting and , to some extent, his wicketkeeping has made him a ever-respected name in Indian cricket. Dravid is currently the head coach of the Indian cricket team. On the other hand, Krishnamachari Srikkanth was a prominent member of Indian cricket team's 1983 World Cup-winning team. Whereas Ravichandran Ashwin is among the leading wicket-takers among active cricketers.
Time for Saudi Arabian players to take spotlight under Mancini
It was just over two years ago that Roberto Mancini was ending Italy’s 52-year drought at the European Championships in London; now he is setting his sights on taking Saudi Arabia to an Asian Cup title for the first time since 1996.
"BCCI Can't...": Upon Arrival From Lahore, Board President Roger Binny Says This On Resuming India vs Pakistan Bilateral Series
BCCI President Roger Binny could not stop gushing over the warm and friendly treatment they received in Pakistan on their short visit to the neighbouring nation while Board Vice President Rajeev Shukla asserted that cricket could be the bridge between the two countries that share a tense diplomatic relation. Binny and Shukla returned to India via the the Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday after watching Asia Cup matches on Pakistan Cricket Board's invitation.