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"Younis Khan Said No To Pakistan To Work With Afghanistan": Ex-Star's Big Reveal

Afghanistan pulled off yet another giant killing on Wednesday, beating England by 8 runs in their crucial Champions Trophy match in Lahore. This was Afghanistan's second win over England at an event organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), having also beaten them at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Back then, former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja was their mentor and did not charge any fee for his services. This time, Afghanistan had appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for this tournament. Similarly, Younis too did not have any financial benefits.

Travis Scott To Make Appearance At WWE Elimination Chamber, Confirms Triple H

Travis Scott, famous American rapper and song-writer, he will be making an appearance on this year's WWE's Elimination Chamber premium live event in Toronto on March 2 (IST). WWE has been actively collaborating with various internet sensations like IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat who are popular American Youtubers. Travis Scott made his first appearance on Netflix's first WWE premiere and since then he has been actively collaborating with WWE. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has confirmed that Travis Scott will be making an appearance at the upcoming Elimination Chamber match which is the last premium event before Wrestlemania 41 on April 19, 2025 and April 20, 2025.

Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Peace At Border' Reply To Pakistan Anchor's Question

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has shared his views on the resumption of cricket bilateral ties between India and Pakistan. The two teams last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 when Pakistan had visited India for a white-ball series. Due to politicial differences between the two nation, India vs Pakistan encounters are restricted to global and continental events. Last week, India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets to enter the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. During a recent interaction, Gavaskar suggested that the cricket bilaterals between India and Pakistan can only resume if the governments of both countries ensure that there is peace at the borders.

Fenerbahce Manager Jose Mourinho Handed Big Ban After 'Monkeys' Comment

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined more than 40,000 euros by the Turkish football federation on Thursday for comments he made after an explosive Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. After Monday's game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the 62-year-old Mourinho said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys". He also reportedly repeated his criticism of Turkish referees. Fenerbahce said that Mourinho's comments were taken out of context.

R Praggnanandhaa Held Again, 25-Year-Old Indian Chess Star Makes Waves In Prague Masters

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz while Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Prague Masters here. Chithambaram, who has been knocking hard on the doors of elite circles, scored his first victory with black pieces after squeezing himself out of danger zone in his first-round game against Czech Grandmaster Nguyen Thai Dai Van. The Indian was involved in the sole decisive game of the day in the 10-players round-robin format, while the other matches ended in draws.

Hit With Doping Ban, Jannik Sinner Now Sees Nomination Cancelled For Prestigious Award

Jannik Sinner had his nomination for the prestigious Laureus sportsman of the year award withdrawn on Thursday after he was banned for three months following two failed drugs tests, an official said. The world number one from Italy, who is the reigning US Open and Australian Open champion, twice tested positive for traces of the banned anabolic steroid clostebol in March last year. "Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner's nomination for this year's Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is to be withdrawn," said the awards body chairman Sean Fitzpatrick, the former New Zealand rugby union great.

Cristiano Ronaldo Now Aiming For AFC Champions League Success, Al Nassr To Face...

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr travel to Iran in the Asian Champions League next week with his side one of three from Saudi Arabia in the last 16 of the region's top club competition. Saudi teams dominated the tournament's West zone league stage, with four-time Asian champions Al Hilal leading Al Ahli and Al Nassr in the top three in the final table. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034.

Manchester United, Manchester City Eye FA Cup Success To Save Poor Seasons

Manchester City's hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of Saturday's visit of second-tier Plymouth, while holders Manchester United also desperately need silverware to rescue a miserable campaign. With Premier League leaders Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham already out, the path has been cleared for the Manchester giants, who have faced off in each of the past two finals. Brighton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace are among the other clubs who are dreaming of glory come Wembley on May 17.

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"Younis Khan Said No To Pakistan To Work With Afghanistan": Ex-Star's Big Reveal

Travis Scott To Make Appearance At WWE Elimination Chamber, Confirms Triple H

Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Peace At Border' Reply To Pakistan Anchor's Question

Fenerbahce Manager Jose Mourinho Handed Big Ban After 'Monkeys' Comment

R Praggnanandhaa Held Again, 25-Year-Old Indian Chess Star Makes Waves In Prague Masters

Hit With Doping Ban, Jannik Sinner Now Sees Nomination Cancelled For Prestigious Award

Cristiano Ronaldo Now Aiming For AFC Champions League Success, Al Nassr To Face...

Manchester United, Manchester City Eye FA Cup Success To Save Poor Seasons