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Inzamam-ul-Haq Appointed As Pakistan's Chief Selector Ahead Of World Cup 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday re-appointed the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq as its chief selector, bringing back the former skipper for the role for a second term. Inzamam, 53, had earlier held the position of chief selector between 2016 and 2019. The 1992 World Cup winner had given his consent last week to become a paid selector. Inzamam has played 120 Tests, making 8830 runs at an average of 49.60 with 25 hundreds and 46 fifties. From 378 ODIs, Inzamam amassed 11739 runs at 39.52 with 10 centuries and 83 fifties. He had also played a lone T20I for his country. In his latest role as the chief selector, Inzamam will succeed Haroon Rasheed who stepped down last month.

Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash

BRISBANE : England survived the loss of Lauren James to a red card, 120 minutes of pressure from Nigeria, and a penalty shootout in their last 16 victory on Monday, in a game coach Sarina Wiegman said was one of the most "intense" she had experienced.

Messi magical again as Miami move past Dallas after shoot-out

FRISCO, US: Lionel Messi scored twice, including a brilliant late equaliser, as Inter Miami advanced past FC Dallas to the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup on penalties after an enthralling 4-4 draw on Sunday (Aug 6).

Vettori replaces Lara as Sunrisers Hyderabad coach

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has joined Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad as head coach in place of West Indies batting great Brian Lara, the team announced on Monday.

Main road shut as woman taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries - live

Emergency services are at the scene of an accident involving three vehicles that has shut a main road in Pontypool in both directions. Police have said a 79-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Australia Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals As Sam Kerr Makes Comeback

Sam Kerr came off the bench as Australia surged into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark in front of nearly 76,000 fans in Sydney on Monday. The co-hosts will play France or Morocco on Saturday in Brisbane in the last eight after making fairly light work of a toothless Denmark. To cap a good night's work for the Matildas, talismanic striker and captain Kerr came on with 10 minutes left to huge cheers for her first action of the tournament after a calf injury. The dangerous Caitlin Foord terrorised Denmark throughout and scored a fine first after being set up by Mary Fowler on 29 minutes. Hayley Raso grabbed a second to make the game safe 20 minutes from time.

Tinubu leads encomiums as Nigeria celebrates African champions, D’Tigress

Nigeria’s D’Tigress celebrate winning the AfroBasket Women title for a fourth time in a row.

Kerr returns as slick Australia see off plucky Denmark

Co-hosts Australia welcomed captain Sam Kerr to the fray for the first time in the tournament as they beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup at Stadium Australia.

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Inzamam-ul-Haq Appointed As Pakistan's Chief Selector Ahead Of World Cup 2023

Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash

Messi magical again as Miami move past Dallas after shoot-out

Vettori replaces Lara as Sunrisers Hyderabad coach

Main road shut as woman taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries - live

Australia Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals As Sam Kerr Makes Comeback

Tinubu leads encomiums as Nigeria celebrates African champions, D’Tigress

Kerr returns as slick Australia see off plucky Denmark