2022 World Cup organizers agree to serve beer throughout tournament
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'Chase anything': Sri Lanka down Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four contest
SHARJAH: Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday (Sep 3).
Joey Logano wins Cup Series pole at Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Joey Logano, second-seeded in the race for the NASCAR Cup championship, opened the first playoff weekend in style Saturday at Darlington Raceway by winning the pole for Sunday’s Southern 500.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022: Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa Help Sri Lanka Seal Tense Win
Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super 4 contest on Saturday. Set 176 for victory, Sri Lanka leaned on an attacking 62-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (35) and Mendis (36) to achieve their target with five balls to spare at Sharjah. Afghanistan's bowlers got regular wickets to dent Sri Lanka's middle-order but Rajapaksa's 31 off 14 balls and a quickfire 16 not out from Wanindu Hasaranga helped them achieve the highest chase at the desert venue.
Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of Asia Cup with side strain
Asia Cup due to a suspected side strain. Dahani is the third Pakistan pacer after Shaheen Shah Afridi and Wasim Jr to be ruled out of the tournament.
Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Highlights: Sri Lanka hunt down Afghanistan with superb all-round effort in slog overs
It was fantastic bowling effort at the death that saw Sri Lanka restrict the Afghans to 175 for 6 with only 37 runs coming in the last five overs despite a brilliant 84 off 45 balls by Rahamanullah Gurbaz. As It HappenedIn reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target in 19.1 overs with several small but impactful contributions that sealed the issue for them. This was the highest run-chase in a T20I at Sharjah.
Still time for T20 World Cup, don't want to rule Ravindra Jadeja out: Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid said on Saturday that Ravindra Jadeja cannot be ruled out of the T20 World Cup slated for October this year in Australia. The star all-rounder is already out of the ongoing Asia Cup due to knee injury. Another high-octane India versus Pakistan clash is set for Sunday, as both arch-rivals will be looking to make the best out of their opening Super Four match of Asia Cup 2022.
Fans At FIFA World Cup 2022 Will Only Get Beer Outside Stadiums In Qatar
Beer will not be sold inside stadiums during World Cup matches in Qatar, where alcohol is severely restricted, but FIFA said Saturday that drinking will be allowed in the stadium zone before and after games. The global body gave first details of beer sales after months of sensitive talks with authorities in the conservative Muslim Gulf state. The issue is important for FIFA as beer-maker Budweiser has been a major sponsor for three decades while foreign fans have also questioned what to expect at the November 20-December 18 tournament.