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Pakistan's win against SL at par with 1987 Bangalore Test victory over India: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Ramiz Raja has lauded the national team for its recent win against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test, saying the victory is at par with Pakistan's historic triumph over India in the 1987 Bangalore Test. Pakistan chased down a stiff 342-run target on the final day to register a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. "From a difficult point of view I would say this is one of Pakistan's best Test wins in a run-chase, probably the best.

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA

The organisers had initially rejected Shankar's late entry but the IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM). "Mr Tejaswin Shankar's entry has been approved by the CGF and accordingly accepted by the Sports Entry Department of Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 during the DRM," a communication from the IOA to AFI, said.

Parupalli Kashyap, Tanisha Crasto lose in Taipei Open, India's campaign over

Parupalli Kashyap and Tanisha Crasto suffered narrow defeats in the quarterfinals of the singles and doubles competitions respectively on Friday. Third seed Kashyap's impressive run ended with a 12-21 21-12 17-21 loss to Soong Joo Ven of Malaysia in a 55-minute match of the Super 300 tournament.

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricket squad members await visa

Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian squad is currently training in Bengaluru and is scheduled to leave for Birmingham on Sunday. The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue. "Few of the visas came in today but there are still six left for processing including three players and three from support staff," an IOA source told PTI.

Spain's Enric Mas out of Tour de France with Covid-19

Tour de France after contracting Covid-19, his Movistar team said on Friday. "Enric Mas will not start the 19th stage of the Tour after testing positive for Covid.

News of Byju's 'payment pending' with BCCI is incorrect, says the cricket Board; laments ‘deliberate leak’

BCCI’s official jersey sponsor Byju’s owes the cricket board a pending amount of Rs 86.21 crore. Exactly three years ago, in September 2019, Byju’s had replaced Oppo on the Team India jersey and that contract is now awaiting a renewal. Both BCCI and Byju’s have been in discussion to extend the contract and only a “formal signing of the agreement” is awaited.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, with her son and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles set to deliver a speech on her behalf, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, to represent the queen at the July 28 opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, the palace added. The event is attended by athletes from the Commonwealth network of 54 countries, most of which are former British colonies.

FC Goa rope in midfielder Ayush Chhetri on three-year deal

Chhetri first rose to prominence when he was selected to play for I-League side Aizawl FC''s U-15 and U-18 teams for the Hero Youth League. After consistent shows in the youth teams, the 19-year-old Mizoram player made his debut for the senior side of Aizawl FC in the I-League in the 2021-22 season, and netted three goals in 10 appearances for the club.

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Pakistan's win against SL at par with 1987 Bangalore Test victory over India: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA

Parupalli Kashyap, Tanisha Crasto lose in Taipei Open, India's campaign over

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricket squad members await visa

Spain's Enric Mas out of Tour de France with Covid-19

News of Byju's 'payment pending' with BCCI is incorrect, says the cricket Board; laments ‘deliberate leak’

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

FC Goa rope in midfielder Ayush Chhetri on three-year deal