13/09/2024
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Focus will be on Rinku, Iyer, Washington

Fringe players like Rinku Singh along with some seasoned names, who have been ignored by the national selectors, will be aiming to attract their attention when Round 2 of the Duleep Trophy begins here on Thursday. The star power in the season-opening red-ball event will be reduced with the India squad players released for a

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"Bumrah bhai ko bhagwan ne alag hi bana ke bheja hai": Akash Deep

India fast bowler Akash Deep, 27, has hailed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, saying “he has been uniquely crafted by God” and it’s really tough to follow his actions.  Akash made his memorable Test debut in February against England in Ranchi, where Rahul Dravid handed him his cap. He made everyone take notice with a fiery

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Shafali Verma feels "emotional and happiest" while playing for India

Team India opening batswoman Shafali Verma expressed her feelings on representing the country by saying that playing the sport for India is quite emotional and happiest feeling. Shafali Verma made her debut for India in 2019 and is set to feature in the upcoming Women`s T20 World Cup 2024. Verma, one of the finest openers

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Afghanistan-NZ Test faces complete washout after third day lost

Groundsmen attempt to repair wet patches on the ground. — AFP/file  GREATER NOIDA: The third day of the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off because of rain on Wednesday, with the match in danger of being washed out without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan’s adopted home ground outside India’s capital at

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Ten Hag’s attitude too negative for Man Utd: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo seen in the Manchester United jersey. — AFP/file LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo says Erik ten Hag´s attitude is too negative, urging the Manchester United manager to target the Premier League title even though the club need to “rebuild from the bottom”. Ronaldo believes his former club needs sweeping changes but that Ten Hag should

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ICC delegation to reach Pakistan today

ICC Pitch Consultant Andy Atkinson visits the National Stadium Karachi to assess the pitches at the venue. —X/@TheRealPCB/File ISLAMABAD: An ICC delegation is scheduled to reach Pakistan today (Thursday) to evaluate preparations for the forthcoming Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan in February 2025. ‘The News’ has learnt that the three-day visit is a

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Champions One-Day Cup begins today

Captains and mentors of Champions One-Day Cup seen in this group photo.— PCB website/file  LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan’s UMT Markhors take on Shadab Khan’s Panthers in the much-anticipated opening match of the Champions One-Day Cup on Thursday at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The tournament, featuring top cricket talent from across the country, carries a prize pool of

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PSB released Rs1.07 billion to sports federations and associations over last five years

The Pakistan Sports Board building. — APP/File KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released around Rs1.07 billion to various national sports federations and associations over the last five years, according to figures available on its official website. The data, covering the period from the 2019-2020 fiscal year to 2023-2024, reveals that the funds were

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Japan coach slams Bahrain fans after WC qualifying rout

Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu reacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification football match between Bahrain and Japan at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on September 10, 2024.— AFP MANAMA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hit out at Bahrain fans for trying to distract his players with laser pointers and booing his country’s national anthem

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Kane fires double against Finland to mark 100th England cap

England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal. — Reuters/file  LONDON: England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th senior international appearance in trademark fashion with both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over a feeble Finland side in Nations League Group B2 at Wembley on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker, who received a golden

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