England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
LONDON: England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s visit to Japanese temple sparks social media debate among Egyptians
BEIRUT: Photographs of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah visiting a Buddhist temple in Japan this week — alongside his teammates — have sparked controversy among Egyptians on social media, with some praising Salah’s open-mindedness and others having a different opinion.
Cole Palmer mistakes South Africa for Saudi Arabia in Instagram comment over Felix’s move to Al-Nassr
BEIRUT: A reply by Chelsea’s winger Cole Palmer to a comment by Joao Felix over his move to Al-Nassr triggered hysterical debate on Instagram after Palmer mistook South Africa for Saudi Arabia.
India head coach Gambhir clashes with ground staff during pitch inspection
LONDON :India head coach Gautam Gambhir got into a heated exchange with Surrey's head of ground staff Lee Fortis, who asked him to keep a distance from the wicket while inspecting the pitch at the Oval, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday.
Vollering to keep racing at Tour de France after crash
SAUMUR, France: Former champion Demi Vollering will continue racing at the women’s Tour de France despite a heavy crash that left her bruised.
Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
RIYADH: Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019. “I’m here to spread joy. Let’s win together,” said Felix in a video posted on the club’s X account.
Latham out injured, Santner to lead NZ v Zimbabwe in opening test
New Zealand captain Tom Latham will miss the opening test against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury and Mitch Santner will step in to lead the side, New Zealand Cricket said on the eve of the match beginning in Bulawayo on Wednesday.
Australia sweep T20 series against West Indies
Australia completed a 5-0 sweep of the West Indies in their Twenty20 international series with Ben Dwarshuis's bowling paving the way for a three-wicket victory in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Monday.