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Heartwarming Cricket Tales: Shared Laughter and Unforgettable Dinners

14 Aug 2023 10:56 AM IST

In 2007, the Pakistani cricket team visited India for a series. The then President of the BCCI, Sharad Pawar, hosted a dinner for both teams. Among the guests was Nasli Wadia, the grandson of Pakistan’s founding father Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Pakistani team refused to eat until Nasli Wadia arrived,

Ronaldo guides Al Nassr to win Champions Cup

14 Aug 2023 10:54 AM IST

Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace, helping his team Al Nassr clinch the Arab Club Champions Cup by beating rivals Al Hilal in the final by 2-1. Ronaldo was at his vintage best, smashing a late winner to clinch his first silverware with the team. The first half of

Satwiksairaj turns 23: A look at career of

14 Aug 2023 10:53 AM IST

Young Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the one-half of the popular men’s doubles duo with Chirag Shetty, also known as ‘Sat-Chi’, turned 23 on Sunday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Satwiksairaj joined the Pullela Gopichand Academy in 2014 and pursued excellence in doubles competition. Rest is history as along with Chirag, he

Pegula beats top-ranked Swiatek to reach final

14 Aug 2023 10:52 AM IST

Jessica Pegula beat top-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach the National Bank Open final, breaking serve 11 times in a 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-4 victory. Pegula, the 29-year-old American seeded fourth, finally broke through in the semi-finals after falling in the round the previous two years. Pegula beat Swiatek a day

Australia advances to semis, set up clash with England

14 Aug 2023 10:52 AM IST

Australia and England stormed into the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after clinching wins over France and Colombia, setting up a clash against each other in the final four. Spain will play Sweden for the other final spot on Tuesday. The match between Australia and France ended

Diksha improves as Aditi slips in third round

14 Aug 2023 10:51 AM IST

India’s Diksha Dagar played a steady round of even-par 72 with a birdie and a bogey to be one-over and placed tied-35th up from tied-47th after the third round of the Women’s Open at Walton Heath. Diksha’s senior country-mate, Aditi Ashok, playing her 27th Major, struggled to a 3-over 75,

India script epic comeback to win fourth title

14 Aug 2023 10:50 AM IST

The Indian men’s hockey team produced a resilient performance and staged an incredible comeback to defeat Malaysia 4-3, clinching its fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. India produced a sensational comeback to overcome a two-goal deficit and clinch the game to become the

Spain to go against Sweden in FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals

12 Aug 2023 12:19 PM IST

Spain stepped into the semifinals of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after an outstanding strike from Salma Paralluelo in the extra time led them to a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Wellington. The first half went goalless. In the second half, a push by Irene Paredes on Lineth

Bangladesh ready for Asia Cup 2023, Tanzid Hasan receives maiden call-up

12 Aug 2023 11:47 AM IST

Bangladesh announced its 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023, beginning on 30 August onwards. Shakib Al Hasan will lead the Bangladesh Cricket team, with 22-year-old top-order batter Tanzid Hasan being given a maiden national side call-up. Shakib Al Hasan was recently named the new Bangladesh captain after Tamim Iqbal stepped

Srikkanth highlights Buchi babu Tournament importance

12 Aug 2023 10:03 AM IST

Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes that the All-India Buchi Babu invitation cricket tournament, which is scheduled to start from August 15, is an actual stepping stone for big cricket and said that the event is important for the revival for the first-class cricket in India. Tamil Nadu Cricket Academy (TNCA)

Pakistan name squads for ODI and T20I series

12 Aug 2023 10:02 AM IST

Pakistan national women’s team chief selector Saleem Jaffar on Friday announced a 15-player squad for next month’s bilateral white-ball series against South Africa. The series consists of three T20Is and three ODIs, with the ODIs being part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. Pakistan team will be bolstered by the

Talented all-rounder to lead Bangladesh

12 Aug 2023 10:01 AM IST

Experienced Shakib Al Hasan has been appointed Bangladesh ODI captain once again and will lead the national team in the Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. Shakib takes over after Tamim Iqbal resigned on August 3 after being ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a back injury. Shakib