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Australia’s Glenn Maxwell aggravates injury month before World Cup 2023

Australia’s star allrounder Glenn Maxwell a quality all rounder has played 128 ODIs and scored 3490 runs at an average of 33.88 and a strike rate of 124.82. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Australia's star allrounder Glenn Maxwell is in a race against time as he continues to battle with a fresh injury with the ICC ODI World Cup just a month away. Maxwell ended up hurting his ankle during a training session in Durban while training for Australia's T20I series against South Africa on Wednesday and he will now fly home to be alongside his wife as they await the birth of their first child according to the ICC.Maxwell is expected to recover from his ankle injury in due time, but, national selector Tony Dodemaide has made it clear that no risks would be taken with the 34-year-old given...

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Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Team India captain Rohit Sharma addresses the media on the announcement of Indian Men’s Cricket team for Asia Cup 2023, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI Asia's cricket giants India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will get a final chance to size each other up before October's 50-over World Cup when the Asia Cup begins on Wednesday. Fiery rivals India and Pakistan could clash as many as three times if they go all the way in the six-nation continental championship.Pakistan and Sri Lanka are co-hosts, a hybrid model agreed after World Cup hosts India refused to tour Pakistan, with the final on September 17 in Colombo.Babar Azam's Pakistan, who became the world's top-ranked ODI team after last week's 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan, open their campaign at home on Wednesday against Asia Cup d...

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‘This is for all of India’: Neeraj Chopra puts nation on top of the world | More sports News – Times of India

Neeraj Chopra just gave us the Moon landing in reverse, when he flung his thunderbolt in the warm Budapestair. Flying across lands, sneaking over borders, spanning generations perhaps, it was headed homewards, landing silently, piercing our collective consciousness as a sporting never-before. “I want to thank my fellow Indians back home for their late-night vigil for this.This is for all of India!” India’s firstWorld Athletics Championship gold medal winner would say.Neeraj then referred to himself not in third person, but as if he were the collective. “We became Olympic champion. We are World champion now. Anything is possible,” he assured us.“We all can do anything in all our chosen fields. All of us just keep working hard, and we can make a name in the world,” Neeraj added. Few got w...

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Williamson given two weeks to prove fitness for World Cup

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is in Britain with the New Zealand squad. File | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup squad is named but conceded the Black Caps captain still had a long way to go.Williamson underwent surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the Indian Premier League in early April, making him a serious doubt for the 50-overs World Cup in India.The 33-year-old batter is in Britain with the New Zealand squad, which is preparing for a four-match Twenty20 series against England starting in Durham on Wednesday."We got about two weeks from now, until we until we name that side," Stead told reporters from England."We're going to...

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Magnus Carlsen ‘willing to play Hans Niemann in future events’ after agreement

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen has said that he is willing to play against American chess player Hans Niemann in the future after accepting the results of a probe from Chess.com which stated that there is “no determinative evidence” that Niemann cheated in his game against Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup last year. “I acknowledge and understand Chess.com’s report, including its statement that there is no determinative evidence that Niemann cheated in his game against me at the Sinquefield Cup. I am willing to play Niemann in future events, should we be paired together,” Carlsen, who recently won the FIDE World Cup, was quoted as saying in a release published by Chess.com on Monday. “I am pleased that my lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com has been resolved in a mutually acceptable ma...

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Odisha CM announces cash award for javelin thrower Kishore Jena

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for javelin star, Kishore Jena, who became the first from the state to represent India at the finals of the World Athletics Championship in Budapest. Kishore finished fifth in the final on Sunday. He also achieved a new personal best with 84.77 meters.Most Read 1 World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra wins gold; Relay runners finish 5th; Parul Chaudhary scripts national record 2 Gadar 2 box office collection day 17: Sunny Deol film beats Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, becomes the fastest film to cross Rs 450 crore mark See More Patnaik said Kishore’s remarkable journey and exceptional performance at the World Athlet...

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Spanish soccer federation asks UEFA for suspension in apparent leverage play to protect Luis Rubiales

The Spanish soccer federation has asked UEFA to suspend it from international competitions because of government interference over demands to remove its beleaguered president Luis Rubiales from office. The move was widely seen as an attempt to silence some of Rubiales’ critics, including government ministers who have asked for his removal, as such a suspension would ban Spanish teams from competitions like the Champions League and could sway public opinion in favour of letting him keep his job. Soccer’s governing bodies have long-standing rules barring national governments from interfering with the running of the domestic soccer federations. However, UEFA will not comply with the Spanish federation’s request for a sanction, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on ...

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‘Suryakumar Yadav should focus on his defense…’, says Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has advised middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav to concentrate on refining his defensive skills. Manjrekar emphasises the importance of this aspect, particularly when the team is facing a situation of being two or three wickets down in a match.Suryakumar, the top-ranked T20I batter, has participated in 26 ODIs but has managed an average of only 24.33 with a strike rate of 101.38.His recent ODI performances include scores of 19, 24, and 35 against the West Indies.Additionally, he faced a challenging phase with three consecutive first-ball ducks against Australia at home in March.Although KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are part of India's 17-man squad for the Asia Cup, Suryakumar has been retained in the conti...

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek eases into US Open second round | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW YORK: World number one Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in the first round.Swiatek, whose grip on top spot is under threat from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, needed just 58 minutes to dispose of the 86th-ranked Peterson.The Pole, bidding for her fifth Grand Slam title, goes on to face Daria Saville of Australia in round two. She is now 18-1 in first-round matches at majors. !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; ...

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Vinicius Jr sidelined for several weeks with thigh injury

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks after the LaLiga club said he had suffered a thigh muscle injury during last Friday’s match at Celta Vigo. Sources close to the player told Reuters that he is expected to be sidelined for five to six weeks and will miss Brazil’s first two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Bolivia and Peru in September.Most Read 1 World Athletics Championships 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra wins gold; Relay runners finish 5th; Parul Chaudhary scripts national record 2 Gadar 2 box office collection day 17: Sunny Deol film beats Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, becomes the fastest film to cross Rs 450 crore mark See More “Following tests carried o...

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Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: An India-Pak rivalry minus the toxicity

As Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem made track and field history by finishing one-two in the javelin throw at the World Championship, a new India-Pakistan sporting rivalry was born that lacks the edge of a cricket game between the two neighbours. The morning the video of Chopra calling out his long-time friend from across the border Nadeem for a celebratory frame at the arena where they left the rest of the world behind went viral, the usual toxicity that follows a close cricket encounter between India and Pakistan was missing. Nadeem’s coach and Pakistan’s five-time national javelin throw champion Syed Hussain Bukhari spoke about the power-shift in the sport with the emergence of the sub-continent as the new hub of world-class javelin throwers. India’s Kishore Jena finished fifth, follo...

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‘Having conversations with Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli’: Star India batter on cracking challenging ODI code | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite facing challenges in his audition for the No. 4 slot in India's ODI batting lineup, dynamic Suryakumar Yadav remains resolute in his determination to decipher the code for successful runs in cricket's most demanding format.Renowned as the top-ranked T20 batter globally and a pivotal figure for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Suryakumar has encountered difficulties in anchoring India's ODI innings leading up to the World Cup.His struggle to notch a single half-century across 20 matches between February 2022 and August 2023 highlighted the complexities of the transition.Indian captain Rohit Sharma recently shared that Suryakumar was actively seeking guidance from players who have thrived in the format. Suryakumar himself has now provided additional insights into this end...

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‘You can tell me we’re not going to change anything, please coach go home, and I will go home happily’: India football coach Igor Stimac on club vs country debate

Warning that the ‘most difficult period is in front of us’, India coach Igor Stimac has once again appealed to the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release the players in time to prepare for the Asian Games, the World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Cup.“I didn’t, pardon my language now, come to India to lick a**es. I came to India to help. If you want my help, I need to tell you the truth. You can face it, you can help me to overcome the problems or you can tell me we’re not going to change anything, please coach go home, and I will go home happily and we’re going to stay friends.” “We have the best brains in the world in India, you’re telling me we cannot manage to adjust the calendar to make sure that the national team has enough time to work? Or are there some other interests? I don...

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‘No one wants to win more than players’: Virat Kohli on expectations of World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Having triumphed over numerous obstacles throughout his illustrious career spanning 15 years, Virat Kohli is all set for his next challenge -- the ICC World Cup 2023, which takes place in India in October-November. Sharing his excitement over the quadrennial extravaganza, Kohli said he is looking forward to the marquee tournament, acknowledging the pressure of expectations from the home fans. "Any challenge in front of you, you look forward to it. When difficulty comes in front of you get excited. You don't shy away from it. After 15 years I still like encounters, and the World Cup 2023 is one (challenge). It excites me, I need something new to, you know, propel me to another level," said Kohli at a promotional.Kohli did not deny that there is pressure of expectations on him ...

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Watch: Pakistan’s new jersey unveiled ahead of Asia Cup, ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday unveiled the new team jersey ahead of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in presence of Chairman of the PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf. The World no.1 ODI team team will be seen in their new jerseys in the upcoming Asia Cup, which begins from August 30. The PCB stated that the concept of the 'Star Nation Jersey' embodies a profound connection between Pakistan's cricketing heroes and their dedicated fans.“The Star Nation Jersey bears witness to the enduring bond between our cricketers and the passionate fans who stand by them through every match. This jersey encapsulates our rich cricketing heritage and the luminous future that awaits,” said Ashraf.Pakistan will tak...

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Dilshan Madushanka joins Sri Lanka’s list of injured bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In yet another blow to Sri Lanka ahead of Asia Cup, fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka joined the list of their injured bowlers and has been ruled out of the continental tournament.The list of other Sri Lankan injured players includes Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.Madushanka sustained a torn oblique muscle during a practice match last Friday, casting doubts on his ability to recover in time for the upcoming World Cup. Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket's medical committee, expressed concerns over Madushanka's fitness status as he strives to regain his form.Chameera, who is down with a pectoral injury, is also ruled out of the Asia Cup and appears to be a doubtful starter for the start of the World Cup as well, an espncricinfo report said...

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‘We are like pawns…’: Former West Indies captain slams ‘absolutely ridiculous’ red card in CPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard expressed strong disapproval of the inaugural red card handed to his team, Trinbago Knight Riders, in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), deeming it "absolutely ridiculous." In a match against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trinbago was compelled to play with just 10 players, with merely two outside the 30-yard circle, during their final bowling over due to a tardy over-rate.The CPL introduced the red card as part of their efforts to expedite sluggish over-rates. Pollard initially had to position an additional fielder inside the ring for the 18th over and subsequently another had to be pulled in from the boundary during the penultimate over, resulting in only three outfield players.Despite these measures, Trinbago remained behind the re...

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Neeraj Chopra’s Pakistani friend-cum-competitor Arshad Nadeem, a mason’s son, now aims for an Olympic medal

On Monday morning, when the world woke up to the news of Pakistan’s javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem winning a historic silver at the world championships in Budapest, Muhammad Ashraf was preparing to start his day as a mason in the town of Mian Channu in the country’s Khanewal district. The father of seven still lives with his family in a three-room abode in the town and everyone stayed up late to watch Nadeem compete in the final in the Worlds. “Sade pind da ek ek banda Arshad nu TV te dekh raha si. Sareya nu pata si ki savere kam te jana hai par duniya de level te apne puttar nu medal jeetan da mauka kise kise nu milda hai (Our whole village was watching Arshad compete last night. Almost everybody knew that they had to go to work in the morning, including me, but I didn’t want to miss th...

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Naseem Shah has still not performed up to his capability, says Wahab Riaz | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani paceman Wahab Riaz emphasised that the emerging fast bowler Naseem Shah is yet to fully unveil his complete potential and skills. In his ODI career so far, Naseem has claimed an impressive 25 wickets in 10 matches at a remarkable average of 16.12, showcasing his prowess with two five-wicket hauls.Recently, Naseem secured a one-wicket victory for Pakistan over Afghanistan in the second ODI at Hambantota, delivering the winning runs against Fazalhaq Farooqi. Notably, he had previously smashed two crucial sixes against Farooqi, carrying Pakistan to a remarkable one-wicket triumph in the Asia Cup final held in the UAE last year."Naseem has bowled well in quite a lot of matches. However, I feel that he has still not performed up to his capability as of yet. He sho...

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‘Fenkon toh aise fenko…’: Sports fraternity hails Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Championships, sporting fraternity came together, lauding the heroics of the 25-year-old. On Sunday, Neeraj's big throw of 88.17m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest helped him secure a World Championships gold, the only missing trophy in his decorated cabinet.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar led in applauding country's star javelin thrower, terming his achievement as "historic milestone for Indian sports". Besides the Tokyo Olympics gold, he has won the yellow metal in the Asian Games (2018) and Commonwealth Games (2018). He has also won four individual Diamond League Meeting titles (two each in 2022 and 2023) apart from Diamond League champion's trophy last year.He also...