Thailand set benchmark ahead of T20 World Cup Qualifier as UAE’s winning streak ends
The UAE’s record unbeaten run came to an end as they lost to Thailand in the first match of a the T20 Quadrangular tournament in Dubai.
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Great that many players stood up, won matches for country: Babar Azam ahead of Asia Cup final
Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. "When building a team, it is great for us that different players have stood up when it counts and helped the team win matches. As a captain, this is important for me, and it helps pave the path for future success for the team as well," said Azam to the media ahead of the match.
Watch: Pakistan Players' Funny Celebration After Almost Messing Up A Catch In Asia Cup Match vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by five wickets in their dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup final. After rolling over Pakistan for a total sub-par total of 121, Sri Lanka chased down the target with three overs to spare. During the 17th over of the chase, Pakistan players Hasan Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed almost had a collision while attempting a catch. In the second delivery of the seventeenth over, Mohammad Hasnain dished out an off-cutter to Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka who hit it straight to long-on.
From Hulk Hogan to Nick and Naas: 10 of the wackiest costumes at Sevens World Cup
As the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town kicks into full swing on Saturday, spectators continue to stream through the gates and onto the stands.
Injured Rohan Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Norway
Rohan Bopanna has pulled out of India's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Norway due to a knee injury. India will play an away tie on September 16 and 17. The other members of the squad are Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramathan, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Yuki Bhambri and Mukund Sasikumar. "I have had to make a tough call this week against my constant love & devotion towards representing the country & withdraw from the Davis Cup team against Norway. I have an inflammation on my knee & have been advised to rest it before I start competing again," Bopanna tweeted.
"In These Tournaments, You Need To...": Former Captain On India's Experimentations In Asia Cup
In an attempt to find their strongest playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Team India have tried out different compositions at the ongoing Asia Cup. So far, the Indian team management has tried different players, which hasn't really helped their case. After securing a safe passage from the Group stage, India failed to qualify for the final after defeats to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage. Speaking on India's chop-and-change policy, former India selector Dilip Vengsarkar feels that multi-team events like the Asia Cup is not a ground for experimentations.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Odisha CM launches host city logo of the state
Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched the official host city logo of the state for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022. Odisha is one of the three hosts for the World Cup, which is scheduled to be held between October 11-30 across Odisha, Goa and Maharashtra. This will be the first FIFA women's competition to be held in India and the first FIFA competition to be hosted by Odisha. Expressing delight at the launch event, Patnaik said, "Odisha is emerging as a leading sports destination and hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 is a momentous opportunity for our state."
'Magnificent' home crowd keeps SA women going after back-to-back World Cup losses
The South African women may have lost in both of their outings at the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town so far, but star player Nadine Roos says it has been "magnificent" playing in front of an "electric" home crowd.