T20 World Cup: From fanboys to competitors, Nepal are keen to make up for lost time
Thrilling fixtures involving non-Test playing nations in the opening days of the T20 World Cup have already proved the value in expanding the competition.
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Watch - "Babar Azam Ka Hi Hai": Naseem Shah's Gesture For Young Fan Wins Hearts
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah was seen cheering up a young fan who was left dejected on not being able to get an autograph from captain and star batter Babar Azam. Noticing the disappointment on the kid's face. Naseem tried his best to console the kid by giving him own his autograph, while also signing one on behalf on Babar. Naseem's gesture for the young fan has gone viral on social media. "Yeh Babar ka hai?" the young fan asked Naseem in a viral video.
Muhammad Waseem becomes first UAE cricketer to be named ICC player of month
UAE captain Muhammad Waseem received much-deserved recognition for a memorable period with the bat as he was named the International Cricket Council's player of the month for April.
Manika Batra Slays World No.14 To Reach Quarterfinal At WTT Grand Smash Event
Manika Batra has become the first Indian woman table tennis player to enter the quarterfinals of an elite WTT event following her victory over world number 14 Nina Mittelham at the Grand Smash event. After stunning world number two Wang Manyu in the second round, Batra extended her red hot form in Saudi Arabia with a 11-6 11-9 11-7 win over her German rival in just 22 minutes on Wednesday. It was Batra's first win over Mittelham in four attempts and now she will face another formidable rival in world number five Hina Hayata of Japan on Thursday evening. The Indian will be backing herself to put it past Hayata as she had upset the Japanese to win a historic bronze in the Asia Cup back in 2022.
Team India Can Fly To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI Sets 'Only Condition'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla said that the Indian team will be sent to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year only if the central government gives permission for it. The ICC Champions Trophy will be held next year from February to March 2025 in Pakistan. This comes amid media reports that India may not travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Since 2008's Asia Cup, India has not played any cricket tournaments in Pakistan due to tense relationships between both nations because of terrorism.
Magnificent Muhammad Waseem century sends UAE to Asia Cup with win over Oman
Muhammad Waseem crushed a trademark century to lead the UAE to Asia Cup qualification.
Muhammad Waseem the star but UAE’s Asia Cup qualification was a team triumph
It felt obvious that Muhammad Waseem would be the man to drag UAE cricket out of its malaise and back to glory.
UAE's Alishan Sharafu keen to ensure Asia Cup qualification in Oman final
Alishan Sharafu says he and his UAE colleagues aim to finish the job by securing Asia Cup qualification against Oman on Sunday.