British wheelchair basketball players turn backs on Israeli opponents before game
LONDON: Members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team turned their backs on their Israeli opponents before a game in Germany.
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Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket
MUMBAI: Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade. Pujara has played in 103 Tests and five ODIs in his international career, last featuring for India in the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia. The batter made his Test debut for India in 2010 and throughout his playing journey racked up 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60. On Sunday, the 37-year-old said he was hanging up his boots, noting that “all good things must come to an end.” “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field – it’s impossible to put into words what it truly meant,” Pujara said in a social media post. “But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.” “As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team,” the cricketer continued. “Little did I know then that this game would give me so much – invaluable opportunities, experiences, purpose, love, and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation.” Pujara, a rare five-day specialist in the age of T20 and white-ball performers, has in the past attributed his staying power to discipline. “I have certain routines, fitness, little bit of meditation, yoga and pranayama (a breathing technique) because it is necessary to shut the outside noise, even if it is positive,” he told reporters in 2023. “We play nine Tests on an average, and when you go back home, unless you have domestic cricket, you are not
Saudi Arabia offers ‘unparalleled potential’ for esports innovation and growth, says FACEIT boss
RIYADH: Niccolo Maisto is the CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, a leading esports and video game entertainment company which was involved in the recently concluded Esport World Cup in Riyadh.
Bahrain Victorious rider Pickering’s mad dash pays off in Grand Tour debut
Bahrain Victorious rider Finlay Pickering had to scramble to make it to Turin in time for the Vuelta a Espana’s start, arriving without his luggage after being drafted in as a last-minute replacement. The 22-year-old Briton received a call to replace injured teammate Damiano Caruso less than 24 hours before the opening stage began, triggering a frantic journey involving a 200-km taxi ride from Andorra to Toulouse and a flight delay. He went on to finish Saturday’s first stage in 153rd place. “It was actually really lucky, because I had a problem with a pair of training wheels and they were in a bike shop, so I was a bit late going out training,” Pickering told reporters. “I was on the way to pick them up when I got a call from management saying ‘How quickly can I be in an airport’? Well, if I drive fast, I guess the answer’s — pretty quick... The first flight was delayed, so I didn’t get my suitcase. “But at least I managed to pack two pairs of shoes (in hand luggage) so I can start today.
'Holy grail' Jordan-Bryant sports card sells for record $12.9M - ESPN
A signed sports collectible card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday night, breaking the record for the most ever paid for a sports card.
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties
HERMISILLO, Mexico: A judge in Mexico said boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will stand trial over alleged cartel ties and arms trafficking but could await that trial outside of detention, the boxer’s lawyer said. Chavez’s lawyer, Ruben Fernando Benitez Alvarez, confirmed that the court imposed additional measures and granted three months of further investigation into the case.
Kang scores twice in 2nd NSL game as Roses beat Wild
Kang Chae-Rim scored twice as the Montreal Roses beat the Calgary Wild 2-0 in Northern Super League soccer action Saturday in Montreal.