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Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Hosts China Stun Pakistan To Enter Maiden Final

In a mega upset, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in the shootout to enter the final of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China. This will be the first time in the history of the tournament that the Chinese national team has made it to the title round while the second-highest number of title winners Pakistan will play for the bronze medal against the loser of the second semifinal between India and Korea. The Chinese goalkeeper Caiyu Wang was outstanding in his efforts to keep a clean slate in the shootout while Benhai Chen and Chanliang Lin scored for China. Earlier in the match, Yuanlin Lu had given China an early 1-0 lead in the 18th minute.

"Pakistanis Found Out...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Warning For Rohit Sharma's Indian Cricket Team

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that Rohit Sharma-led side needs to be cautious about facing Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, citing the visitors coming on the back of a historic 2-0 series win in Pakistan. India will begin its home season when it takes on Bangladesh in the Test series opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19-23. It is followed by the two teams playing second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1.

'Played Two Formats But...': Australia Pacer Reveals "Most Angry" Moment Of Life

Despite numerous setbacks, including a freak leg injury that derailed Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff's IPL 2024 campaign and World Cup hopes, the 34-year-old remains optimistic and determined for a comeback. The left-arm pacer's recent journey in 2024 has been nothing short of eventful. In March, just days before he was to board a flight to India for the IPL, a freak injury at the WACA nets shattered his fibula. The injury couldn't have come at a worse time, especially as Behrendorff was in prime form and being touted as a contender for Australia's T20 World Cup squad.

Dunith Wellalage, Harshitha Samarawickrama Crowned ICC Players Of The Month For August

Sri Lanka players Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were on Monday named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024. The rare double for Sri Lanka comes after Wellalage excelled in a home ODI series against India and Samarawickrama hit a purple patch on a tour of Ireland. The only previous instance of players from the same country winning the awards in the same month was when Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were named the Players of the Month in June this year.

"What Can I Say?" Pakistan Star Says 'Entire Pakistan' Was Shocked At Babar Azam Captaincy Re-Appointment

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has stated that the decision to reinstate Babar Azam as captain of Pakistan in white-ball cricket came as a surprise to not just everyone in the team, but everyone in the nation. After Pakistan failed to make the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup under his leadership, Babar Azam had resigned from captaincy in all formats, with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi taking over. However, less than six months later, Babar was brought back as Pakistan captain right before the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan fared miserably, getting knocked out in the initial group phase. Imad expressed his shock at the decision of the selectors.

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

Rohit Sharma and Co had another extensive training session in the build up to the first Test against Bangladesh with all 16 squad members turning for practice at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday. After a day off, the India squad members took part in their third training session since their arrival here last week. The first Test begins on Thursday. As it is often the case, Virat Kohli was among the first set of batters to hit the nets. In the adjacent net was southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal as both him and Kohli faced Jasprit Bumrah and home hero R Ashwin.

India vs South Korea LIVE Score, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semi Final: India Take Early Lead, Eye Another Final | Ind 1-0 Kor

India vs South Korea Hockey LIVE Updates: The India men's hockey team are leading 1-0 in the second quarter against the Republic of Korea in the semi-final match of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy on Monday in Hulunbuir, China. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India have been in rollicking form in the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five league matches. In their previous meeting in the group phase, India defeated Korea 3-1. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side are coming to this clash as the firm favourites.

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star

Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja heaped praise on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and said that the 37-year-old always has a plan and is very strategic. In the upcoming days, Australia will take on India in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin has stunning numbers against Australia, he played 22 Test matches and 42 innings against the Aussies, in which he has picked up 114 wickets at an economy rate of 2.70. While playing 10 Test matches on Aussie soil, Ashwin bagged 39 wickets at an economy rate of 2.93.

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Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Hosts China Stun Pakistan To Enter Maiden Final

"Pakistanis Found Out...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Warning For Rohit Sharma's Indian Cricket Team

'Played Two Formats But...': Australia Pacer Reveals "Most Angry" Moment Of Life

Dunith Wellalage, Harshitha Samarawickrama Crowned ICC Players Of The Month For August

"What Can I Say?" Pakistan Star Says 'Entire Pakistan' Was Shocked At Babar Azam Captaincy Re-Appointment

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

India vs South Korea LIVE Score, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semi Final: India Take Early Lead, Eye Another Final | Ind 1-0 Kor

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star