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Afghanistan's Rashid Khan calls for greater 'opportunities'

The Mohammad Nabi-led side crushed Sri Lanka in the opener of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament and next take on Bangladesh in Sharjah on Tuesday. Rashid remains the brightest star in a galaxy of talented players many of whom have seen dark days in the war-torn nation, which witnessed another takeover by the Taliban last year. Despite the odds, the one-time minnows have made their presence felt among the cricketing elite since making their Test debut in 2018 in India.

Arun Karthick leaves Tamil Nadu, to turn up for Pondicherry

Tamil Nadu from Pondicherry ahead of the 2020-21 season, is headed back to where he came from. "We have Arun Karthick back in the mix which is a good sign since he brings so much experience. His presence will strengthen our middle-order.

Private hospital in Pakistan refuses to hand over body of Olympian Manzoor Hussain for several hours for non-payment of medical dues

Hussain, popularly known as Manzoor Junior, was a part of the team that won bronze and gold in the 1976 and 1984 Olympics, respectively. He was also a part of the hockey teams that won World Cups in 1978 and 1982.

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to complete knee rehab in London

Afridi injured his right knee ligament during fielding in a Test match in Sri Lanka last month. The tearaway left-arm fast bowler was not only ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates but will also miss the seven-match T20 series against England in Pakistan next month.

Ross Barkley leaves Chelsea by mutual consent

Barkley, 28, left his boyhood side Everton and joined Chelsea in 2018 before making 100 appearances for the London team in all competitions and scoring 12 goals. He helped Chelsea win the FA Cup, Europa League and Club World Cup but struggled to nail down a starting spot and spent a season on loan at Aston Villa.

AIFF fined $18,000 by AFC for fan invasion during India's Asian Cup qualifiers in June

Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Kolkata in June. But, the bulk of the amount -- $13,500 -- is a suspended fine to be paid in case of repeat offence within two years. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) imposed a $8,000 fine on the AIFF after one home spectator invaded India team's technical bench -- a restricted area -- during the match against Afghanistan.

FIH happy with new draft of Hockey India constitution, no threat to World Cup draw on September 8

The FIH also stated that the draw of the Men's Hockey World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year, will take place as per schedule on September 8. "The latest correspondence received from the CoA today comply with the talks held between the CoA and the FIH in India on 17 August," FIH Senior Manager Communications, Nicolas Maingot told PTI.

National Sports Day: Neeraj Chopra appeals to every Indian to play a sport, stay active and healthy

Neeraj took to Twitter to wish people and wrote, "On #NationalSportsDay, I appeal to every single Indian to play a sport, stay active and healthy. Let's make India a great sporting nation!

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Afghanistan's Rashid Khan calls for greater 'opportunities'

Arun Karthick leaves Tamil Nadu, to turn up for Pondicherry

Private hospital in Pakistan refuses to hand over body of Olympian Manzoor Hussain for several hours for non-payment of medical dues

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to complete knee rehab in London

Ross Barkley leaves Chelsea by mutual consent

AIFF fined $18,000 by AFC for fan invasion during India's Asian Cup qualifiers in June

FIH happy with new draft of Hockey India constitution, no threat to World Cup draw on September 8

National Sports Day: Neeraj Chopra appeals to every Indian to play a sport, stay active and healthy