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Saud Al-Sharif ‘honored’ to make first professional cut, at event in Doha

DOHA: Saudi golfer Saud Al-Sharif has spoken of his delight after making his first-ever cut as a professional. The International Series Qatar at the weekend was only his third tournament since his pro debut at this month’s PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers.

Fan favorite Malek Jaziri calls time on 20-year career at Dubai Tennis Championships

DUBAI: After 20 years in the sport, Tunisian Malek Jaziri called time on his trailblazing career on Monday night after losing in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

French prosecutors open rape investigation into PSG’s Achraf Hakimi

NANTERRE: French prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into alleged rape by Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the case said. A 24-year-old woman has accused the Moroccan international of raping her at his home in a Paris suburb on February 25.

Nepal ease to victory over Papua New Guinea in Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in Dubai

Nepal secured a convincing four-wicket win over Papua New Guinea at Dubai International Stadium that ensured their Cricket World Cup League 2 series campaign was off to a flying start

'You are our heroines': CSA congratulates Proteas on stellar T20 World Cup

'It's a special thing': Bavuma revels in elevation to 'most coveted' role of Test captain

The Proteas Test captaincy may be a bit of a poisoned chalice when paired with recent results, but it remains a cherished position for Temba Bavuma.

Proteas Test skipper Bavuma hopes women's game gets more care after World Cup

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma said his team wants to channel the positive energy generated by the success of the women's national cricket team going into the Test series against the West Indies.

Ranbir Kapoor's Makkaar XI Face Sourav Ganguly's Jhoothi XI At Eden Gardens. This Happens Next - Watch

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday faced off in a fun cricket match with Ranbir Kapoor at the Eden gardens in Kolkata. Ranbir was in the city to promote his film "Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar". The two celebrities clashed on the cricket field with Ganguly's team being called "Jhoothi XI" while Ranbir's side was named Makkaar XI. According to video posted by Xtra Time on YouTube, ranbir faced 10 balls from Ganguly and even hit a six.  The movie is slated to release on March 8 and also stars Shraddha Kapoor.