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Asian Games 2023: Esports To Breakdancing, Hangzhou Will Set The Trend For Future Of Sport

Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut at the Asian Games as Hangzhou prepares to host the quadrennial extravaganza later this month. Originally scheduled to take place last year, the continental showpiece will commence on September 23 with esports along with breakdancing making an entry into the curriculum as the Games expand to 40 sports (61 disciplines) spread over venues across six districts.

Pakistan down Proteas women in final ODI

A batting collapse was the cause of the Proteas women's eight-wicket loss to Pakistan in the third and final ODI on Thursday in Karachi.

Nations step up preparations for ODI Cricket World Cup in India

There are three weeks until the opening match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Oct. 5 in Ahmedabad.

Cricket Australia Makes Neck Guards Mandatory For Australian Players

Cricket Australia (CA) has made neck guards mandatory for Australian players at international and domestic games from October 1. This will imply to Steven Smith and David Warner also who have resisted from using it, as per ESPNcricinfo today. One of the numerous changes made to CA's playing rules in advance of the 2023–24 season is the requirement for neck guards. Another change is the elimination of the automatic six rule in Big Bash Leagues (BBL) when a ball hits the roof at Marvel Stadium; instead, umpires will use their discretion to determine whether the ball crossed the boundary.

Viv Richards Backs India To "Do Well" In Upcoming ODI World Cup

One of the iconic batters in the history of cricket Viv Richards has backed India ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup. The former West Indies batter holds a place in his heart as he made his Test debut on Indian soil. He went on to describe the special affection he has for India and how the massive home support will help them in the mega tournament.

India set to test bench strength against Bangladesh in Asia Cup

India are expected to rest several first-choice players when they face Bangladesh in the last Super Four match of the Asia Cup, having already qualified for Sunday's final.

Asia Cup 2023 - Watch: After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sri Lanka Rookie Dunith Wellalage Gets Babar Azam Too, Leaving Pakistan Star Shocked

Dunith Wellalage had a great outing against Indian in Sri Lanka's Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match on Tuesday. He accounted for the wickets of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya. On Thursday, the spinner got another big wicket in Babar Azam. In the 16th over, Babar got stumped by Dunith Wellalage. It was a stunning delivery from the spinner as he tossed it up around off stump. Babar moved forward, only to find the ball pitching and turning away. Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis made not mistake and broke the stumps. Replays showed that Babar's back foot was in the air when the bails lit up. The Pakistan captain was shocked.

From PoK to Asia Cup 2023, Zaman Khan Makes ODI Debut With Lasith Malinga-like Action

The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line. But there is a slight difference to Zaman. Perhaps, he is the first slinger fast bowler a la Lasith Malinga to play for Pakistan in international cricket. Zaman was drafted into Pakistan's Asia Cup squad on Wednesday after Naseem Shah was ruled out due to a shoulder injury.

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Asian Games 2023: Esports To Breakdancing, Hangzhou Will Set The Trend For Future Of Sport

Pakistan down Proteas women in final ODI

Nations step up preparations for ODI Cricket World Cup in India

Cricket Australia Makes Neck Guards Mandatory For Australian Players

Viv Richards Backs India To "Do Well" In Upcoming ODI World Cup

India set to test bench strength against Bangladesh in Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2023 - Watch: After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sri Lanka Rookie Dunith Wellalage Gets Babar Azam Too, Leaving Pakistan Star Shocked

From PoK to Asia Cup 2023, Zaman Khan Makes ODI Debut With Lasith Malinga-like Action