PFL MENA champ Ali Taleb joins world tournament
RIYADH: From regional dominance to the global stage, Ali Taleb is ready to take his career to the next level.
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Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points
PHOENIX: Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter. The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, who recently was voted to his 15th All-Star team, joins LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain in the 30,000-point club. Julius Erving also hit the mark when combining his points scored in the NBA and ABA. Durant is a four-time NBA scoring champion and remains one of the league’s elite shot makers in his 17th NBA season.
Australia Superstar Mitchell Starc Withdraws From Champions Trophy, New Captain Named
Australia's bid to win the Champions Trophy was a dealt a major setback Wednesday with their formidable pace attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood all ruled out. Cummins (ankle) and Hazlewood (side and calf) were always unlikely to play, but Starc has also withdrawn for personal reasons. Steve Smith will captain the team after standing in for Cummins during their two-Test thrashing of Sri Lanka this month. The 15-man squad is also without all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who retired from the 50-over game last week, and Mitchell Marsh who was previously omitted with a back issue.
Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy, Smith to lead Australia
MELBOURNE : Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.
Warner backs Australia for Champions Trophy success despite injury problems
Former Australia opener David Warner has backed the one-day World Cup holders to do well in the Champions Trophy later this month despite losing several key players close to the tournament.
Pat Cummins, Wife Becky Welcome Baby Girl Edi. Share First Photo
Australian skipper Pat Cummins and wife Becky were blessed with their second child, the couple announced on Saturday. Taking to their official Instagram handle, Pat and Becky unveiled to the world, the first glimpse of their daughter, Edi. "She's here. Our beautiful baby girl, Edi words can't describe how overjoyed & full of love we feel right now @patcummins30," said Becky and Pat in their joint post. Earlier, Cummins missed out on the ongoing Australia's tour to Sri Lanka due to Edi's birth.
Brutal Champions Trophy Blow For Australia: After Marcus Stoinis, Two More Stars Ruled Out - Pat Cummins And...
Reigning ODI World Cup champions Australia will have to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy, after brutal blows on Thursday. After Marcus Stoinis announced a sudden ODI retirement, a report claimed that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood has also been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to injuries. Earlier Mitchell Marsh pulled out of the Champions Trophy due to back injury. "Cummins has not recovered from the ankle issue that plagued him towards the end of the recent Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India, while Hazlewood has developed a hip problem following earlier hip and calf strains," a report in cricket.com.au wrote.