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Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Paudel Named Nepal Captain, Sandeep Lamichhane Also In

Nepal on Monday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup with all-rounder Rohit Paudel as captain of a team that also features former Delhi Capitals spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) took to its social media handles to announce the squad for the tournament that will be jointly organised by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. CAN also said that the team would be undergoing a week-long preparatory camp in Pakistan, where it would be playing matches against PCB-designated teams.

"Not The First Match I Lost...": Novak Djokovic Opens Up On Wimbledon Loss Against Carlos Alcaraz

Ahead of the Western and Southern Open, the 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he let go of the disappointment he felt after losing the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz long ago. Despite demolishing Alcaraz in the first set, Djokovic was unable to clinch his eighth Wimbledon victory and equal Roger Federer's record, as he was defeated by the Spaniard on Centre Court in July. Djokovic spoke with ATP ahead of the Western and Southern Open on his performance in the final.

Ireland openers star as Netherlands thrashed in opening T20 international

Ireland thrashed the Netherlands by 10 wickets in the first of their three-match T20 international series in Amstelveen.

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

Cricket South Africa on Monday named 18 players for a five-match one-day international series against Australia next month, the team's last outings before the Cricket World Cup in India. But not all the players will be travelling to India for the tournament in October and November. A 15-man World Cup squad will be named on September 5, two days before the first one-day international. Some of the squad will be hoping to impress in three Twenty20 internationals before the one-day series. They include Dewald Brevis, 20, who is set to make his international debut during the T20 series.

English Pacer Steven Finn Retires From All Forms Of Cricket

Former England pacer Steven Finn called time on his professional career, announcing retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday after "admitting defeat" to a chronic knee injury. A knee injury that he suffered almost a year ago kept him out of action, as he missed most of the activity this year, prompting him to end his 18-year career. In a statement issued by Sussex County Cricket Club, the 34-year-old Finn said, "Today, I am retiring from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it."

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

MS Dhoni is a champion - both on and off the field. While his exploits on the cricket field has made him one of the greatest ever captains in the sport, his off-field popularity makes him one of the most followed celebrities in the country. Be it during the movie promotion of his production house or just driving down the road in Ranchi, Dhoni grabs the eyeballs wherever he goes. While he seldom posts anything on social media, his fans and close associates often give the world a fresh glimpse of the former Indian cricket team captain. Such posts often go viral on the internet. While, generally it's the posts with Dhoni in his cars that have gone viral in recent times, in one of the videos which has emerged on the internet Dhoni can be seen with a kid.

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer To Return For Asia Cup? Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid Drops Big Hint

The Indian cricket team ended the tour of West Indies on a disappointing note, losing the 5-match T20I series 2-3. The result highlighted many problems in the team, especially in the batting unit as fans and experts shared their concerns ahead of the Aisa Cup and the World Cup. India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that mistakes were made and the fact that there remain many gaps in the squad that need to be plugged. As the Asia Cup remains just a couple of weeks away from its start, Dravid gave a positive piece of news, saying some 'injured stars' are set to make a comeback.

S Africa select batting talent Brevis for Australia series

CAPE TOWN : South Africa have included precocious batting talent Dewald Brevis in their One-Day and Twenty20 International squads for their eight-match limited-overs home series against Australia starting later this month.

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Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Paudel Named Nepal Captain, Sandeep Lamichhane Also In

"Not The First Match I Lost...": Novak Djokovic Opens Up On Wimbledon Loss Against Carlos Alcaraz

Ireland openers star as Netherlands thrashed in opening T20 international

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

English Pacer Steven Finn Retires From All Forms Of Cricket

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer To Return For Asia Cup? Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid Drops Big Hint

S Africa select batting talent Brevis for Australia series