Bangladesh pacer Shoriful misses India tour with injury
DHAKA : Bangladesh paceman Shoriful Islam will miss the two-test series in India this month with a groin injury he suffered in Pakistan, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
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Sahith Theegala carries fond memories into Procore title defense
Returning to Napa, Calif., for this year's Procore Championship was special enough for California native Sahith Theegala.
"Was In Deep Depression": Paralympics Medallist Sema Who Lost One Leg In Anti-Terrorist Operation
Paralympics bronze medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema on Tuesday said he learned to walk again like a new-born baby after losing his left leg in a landmine explosion in 2002. That landmine blast during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Chowkibal claimed his left leg below the knee, inflicting immense physical pain and mental trauma. "I was mentally disturbed and in deep depression (after my leg amputation). I never thought I would be like this. I asked myself how I would walk because I don't have one leg," Sema told PTI on the sidelines of a felicitation function in the capital.
Met Office say prepare for 'shock to the system' as Arctic blast hits UK bringing snow
Parts of the UK could see some snow this week as an Arctic blast hits the country. The Met Office has said temperatures will drop this week with a chance of patchy frost and even snow over the next few days.
'No doubt' - Matthijs de Ligt has Erik ten Hag backing to show true colours for Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt will return to Carrington on Thursday hoping a familiar face can lift the gloom after Manchester United's new centre-back saw his international reputation plummet further during the September break.
Anton Roux Announces Decision To Quit As Sri Lanka Cricket Team Fielding Coach
Anton Roux, currently serving as Sri Lanka's national fielding coach, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down from the role. Roux, who played first-class cricket for South Africa and coached the Netherlands, became Sri Lanka's national fielding coach in March 2022. "On the 14th of August 2024, I decided to step down from my role as the National Fielding Coach for Sri Lanka Cricket. This week will be my last with SLC as I finish my handover. It has been an immense honour and a truly humbling experience to serve the Sri Lankan national cricket team. I will forever cherish the memories and experiences that came with this journey."
South Korea's Son Jun-ho denies Chinese accusations of football match-fixing
SEOUL: South Korean football player Son Jun-ho tearfully denied on Wednesday (Sep 11) accusations by Chinese authorities that he participated in match-fixing and bribery when playing in the country and said he gave a false confession under duress.
Nicholas Ralph's life off-screen from football captain to beloved vet in All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small is set to grace our screens on Channel 5 for its fifth season, with Nicholas Ralph reprising his role as the beloved Yorkshire vet James Herriot. The upcoming series will see James deepening his involvement with the Royal Air Force amidst the ongoing war effort.