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ENG vs NZ, 3rd ODI | Record Stokes ton leads England to huge win over New Zealand

England’s Ben Stokes and England’s Moeen Ali leave the pitch as England win by 181 runs during the One Day International cricket match between England and New Zealand at The Oval cricket ground in London. | Photo Credit: AP A record-breaking century by Ben Stokes propelled England to a crushing 181-run win over New Zealand in the third one-day international on Wednesday as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.Stokes, who last month reversed his retirement from ODI cricket, hammered a 124-ball 182 to record England's highest individual score in the 50-overs format, bettering Jason Roy's previous record of 180.The England test captain hit nine sixes and 15 fours in an entertaining knock to lift the hosts to a total of 368 after being put into bat at The Oval."Coming back in...

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Richarlison to seek psychological help on return to England

Tottenham Hotspur’s misfiring forward Richarlison said he will seek psychological help on his return to England after shedding tears when he was substituted during Brazil’s 5-1 thrashing of Bolivia last Friday. The 26-year-old Brazilian was photographed crying on the bench after being taken off 71 minutes into the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Belem. The striker, who has scored only four goals in 40 games for his Premier League side, told Brazilian newspaper O Globo that he had been through a “turbulent time off the pitch” over the last five months but the storm had passed. “Now things are right at home. People who only had an eye on my money have walked away from me,” he explained. “Now things will start to flow and I’m sure I’ll have a good run at Tottenham and make things happen again...

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Asia Cup 2023: India now sporting a settled look ahead of the World Cup

Crucial knock: Axar’s batting proved that India’s lower order can boost the total when need be. | Photo Credit: AP A day after India hammered Pakistan in an ODI that spanned two days, it was dismissed for only 213 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. And yet won with some ease. Though records tumbled in the India-Pakistan match — joint-highest score against this opposition and biggest win in terms of runs, the story was different against Sri Lanka. For starters, it was a game of two halves against Sri Lanka. When India batted, the ball stopped and came on to the bat erratically. Some batters were rushed into their shots while others finished their swing by the time contact was made, resulting in soft dismissals. Though it was not an ideal surface for white-ball cricket, the Indian bo...

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Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka and Pakistan vie for spot in the summit clash

High-stakes encounter: A lot rides on Babar Azam against Sri Lanka in a virtual knock-out game. | Photo Credit: AFP After contrasting defeats against India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will meet in a virtual semifinal in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Thursday. While Pakistan was outplayed by Rohit Sharma’s men in a rain-marred two-day contest, Sri Lanka gave India a scare by bundling it out for 213 before its batting unravelled in a 41-run defeat. A record 228-run defeat against India means that Pakistan is at the mercy of the weather. It needs to win at all costs as a washout will put Sri Lanka, which has a superior Net Run Rate, in the final. While the skies were overcast, the rains steered clear of Colombo on the eve of the match. On the fiel...

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Asia Cup: PoK-born pacer Zaman Khan set to make ODI debut for Pakistan

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir-born cricketer Zaman Khan is all set to make his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in the must-win Asia Cup match in Colombo on Thursday. Zaman, a young fast bowler who has had a typical rag to riches story, belongs to a poor family from Mirpur in PoK. He played first for Rawlakot Hawks in the Kashmir League and has now appeared in T20 leagues in Canada and Sri Lanka. Zaman has not played any first class game but has represented Pakistan in six T20 Internationals against Afghanistan and New Zealand. He is set to replace injured Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. Our playing XI for the #PAKvSL match 🇵🇰#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/lhT5Vl8RtX — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 13, 2023 The playing el...

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Pakistan should pick players on merit and improve body language, feel former players

Former captain and PCB chief Ramiz Raja has urged Pakistan captain Babar Azam and team management to pick players on merit and reassess Fakhar Zaman’s form ahead of the team’s must-win Asia Cup game against Sri Lanka. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka on Thursday in a Super 4 match which will act as a virtual semifinal, since the winner will face India in the final on Sunday, September 17. Following Pakistan’s heaviest loss to India in ODIs by 228 runs in the Asia Cup, Raja has come down hard on Babar’s team over their reluctance to drop the out-of-form Zaman. Raja said, “Babar should not just follow a straight line and decide against making changes in the line-up. The team management and Babar need to realise their love affair with Fakhar is not beneficial for the team as he is not in fo...

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Novak Djokovic: International acknowledgment of his greatness may be grudging, but Serbian legend is intent on making more history

It was supposed to be a celebration of the silver medal won by the Serbian national basketball team at the FIBA World Cup, but the occasion was proverbially gatecrashed by a history-maker.A 24th Grand Slam singles title and fourth US Open in tow, Novak Djokovic arrived in his home country to a raucous reception, thousands waving flags and cheering as the World No.1, who is now the outright record-holder in Open Era Majors, was overawed by the occasion. “This is a childhood dream come true, because once upon a time I was down there and celebrating,” he was quoted as saying by tennismajors.com, holding back tears.Djokovic has always worn his Serbian heritage on his sleeve, in acknowledgment of all that he has had to overcome to achieve what he has, and in defiance of the kind of stereotyp...

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Sunil Chhetri only known face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac’s status not known | undefined News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the 17-member Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games, veteran striker Sunil Chhetri emerged as the sole notable figure. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) managed to assemble a second-rung team, although there remains uncertainty regarding head coach Igor Stimac's participation with the team.The majority of clubs initially expressed reluctance to release the 22 players originally named in the Indian squad due to scheduling conflicts between the Asian Games' football competition and the Indian Super League (ISL), which is set to commence on September 21.After prolonged and intensive negotiations, the AIFF was able to unveil a somewhat under-strength team, which retained nine players from the original 22, including Sunil Chhetri. The remaining slots were filled with...

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Asia Cup: PoK-born pacer Zaman Khan set to make ODI debut for Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Zaman Khan, a talented fast bowler hailing from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, is on the brink of making his ODI debut in a crucial Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.Zaman's journey to this point is nothing short of inspiring, characterised by a classic rags-to-riches narrative. Born into a modest family in Mirpur, PoK, he initially began his cricketing career with the Rawalakot Hawks in the Kashmir League. Over time, Zaman's skills caught the eye of scouts, and he went on to participate in T20 leagues not only in Canada but also in Sri Lanka.Remarkably, Zaman hasn't had the opportunity to feature in any first-class cricket matches yet. However, he has already represented Pakistan in six T20 Internationals, facing off against teams like Afghanistan and New Z...

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Shreyas Iyer’s back stiffness keeps India worried as squad for Australia series set to be named this week – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week.Iyer, who has come back after a long lay-off and a back surgery to cure his stress fracture, played against Pakistan and Nepal in the group league stage before pulling out of the match against the arch-rivals at the eleventh hour, complaining back spasms.A clearer picture will emerge on Thursday during the optional training ahead of the Bangladesh game.Those in the know of the things said that there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fi...

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Sunil Chhetri to lead makeshift football side to Asian Games as most players selected initially not released by ISL clubs

Indian national team skipper Sunil Chhetri will lead a 17-member squad at the Hangzhou Asian Games with only nine of the 22 players initially requested by coach Igor Stimac released by Indian Super League (ISL) clubs for the event that falls outside the FIFA international window. It is unclear whether Stimac and his coaching staff will be a part of the Asian Games after most of the players he was looking for after a successful SAFF Cup at home will be a part of their respective ISL teams, participating in the domestic league and the Asian Champions League/ AFC Cup tournaments. The Croatian had made it clear earlier that the Asian Games was an important tournament in the lead-up to the World Cup qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup. When Stimac had initially announced his 22-member squad in ...

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Ben Stokes hits 182 for highest score by an England player in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes achieved a remarkable feat, smashing the highest-ever score by an England player in one-day internationals in the third match of the series against New Zealand at The Oval. He blazed his way to 182 runs off just 124 balls, helping his team reach a total of 368 all out.Stokes surpassed the previous record set by Jason Roy, who scored 180 against Australia in Melbourne back in 2018. This outstanding innings also ranks as the 24th highest individual score in the history of 50-over cricket. Stokes' exceptional performance included nine sixes and 15 fours, showcasing his extraordinary batting prowess.This incredible innings reaffirmed why England were eager to bring Stokes out of ODI retirement, especially with the team's upcoming campaign to defend their Cricket World ...

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‘This is the identity of a big player’: Veteran India spinner on Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla is of the opinion that captain Rohit Sharma's impressive performance in the Asia Cup is a clear indication that form tends to make a comeback, especially in anticipation of a major tournament like the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup in India.Rohit has emerged as the leading run-scorer in the Asia Cup, amassing 194 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 64.66. He has registered three half-centuries during this tournament and maintained a strike rate of 108.98.It's worth noting that Rohit had previously topped the run-scoring charts in the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup, accumulating 648 runs, including five centuries."This is the identity of a big player, just as we approach a big tournament, he comes back into form some way or the oth...

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Kuldeep Yadav pens down a heartfelt note for Shane Warne, wishes him ‘Heavenly Birthday’ – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's left-arm spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav on Wednesday penned a heartfelt note for legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne's birthday, remembering his friend on this special day.The spinner had spent a considerable period of time chatting with the late Aussie great during India's 2018-19 Australia tour, and later revealed that Warne had given him a pep talk.Taking to 'X', formerly Twitter, Kuldeep expressed his feelings by sharing a throwback picture with the former Australian leggie, who would have turned 54 today: "Remembering my friend, Shane Warne, on his special day. Your legacy lives on, both in the cricketing world and in the hearts of those who knew you. Wishing you a heavenly birthday, Warney."Meanwhile, Kuldeep has emerged as a standout performer for India in the rece...

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Asia Cup 2023: The story behind K.L. Rahul’s fairytale return

Dream comeback: K. L. Rahul has been in stellar form in the Asia Cup. | Photo Credit: BCCI Twitter K.L. Rahul had not even carried his kit bag to the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, with India’s team management having decided to pace the man on a comeback mission slowly in the Asia Cup, with an eye on the World Cup, starting in three weeks. With Shreyas Iyer breaking down with a back spasm minutes before the toss against Pakistan, the team manager had to rush back to the hotel to get Rahul’s kit bag.Since then, the Karnataka cricketer has had a fairytale ride for the following 48 hours. Having marked his comeback with an unbeaten hundred versus Pakistan on Monday, Rahul returned to the stadium the next day and played a mature knock against Sri Lanka on Tuesday that proved to be vital....

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We have sent a list of players to AIFF for Asian Games selection: East Bengal coach

East Bengal head coach Carles Cuadrat on Wednesday said that his club has sent a list of players to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the selection of the national team for the Hangzhou Asian Games. Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games’ football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21. “We have respect for the national team and have sent them a list of players they can use. The clubs and federation (AIFF) must cooperate to do the best for the country,” Cuadrat said during a press conference ahead of the ISL.Most Read 1 Jawan box office collection Day 6: Shah Rukh Khan’s film to soon cross Rs 600 cr mark worldwide 2 Deepika...

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Furious Shoaib Akhtar hits out at ‘India fixed the game’ claims | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After memes surfaced on the social media largely from Pakistani fans depicting that India deliberately batted badly against Sri Lanka so that Pakistan could get knocked out of the Asia Cup, Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at the rumour-mongers terming their claims as 'nonsense'.Speaking on his official YouTube channel, former Pakistan pacer Akhtar voiced his displeasure, saying that Sri Lankans produced a remarkable bowling effort.India Fixed it's Spot into the Finals | Indo-Pak First #AsiaCup Final Launching | Shoaib Akhtar"I'm receiving messages that India have fixed the game, they're playing badly so that Pakistan get knocked out. Are you guys out of your minds? They're bowling their hearts out. Wellalage has bowled really well. He also scored 43. Suddenly, I'm receiving phone ca...

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Naveen-ul-Haq returns as Afghanistan announce ODI World Cup squad – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan on Wednesday unveiled their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Kabul, featuring the return of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq. However, despite his recent strong performances, all-rounder Gulbadin Naib did not make the cut.At the age of 32, Naib had previously captained Afghanistan in the last World Cup, which took place in England four years ago. During that tournament, Afghanistan faced a challenging run, losing all nine of their matches, which ultimately led to his removal from the captaincy.Nonetheless, Naib, who specialises in medium-pace bowling, demonstrated his worth with a remarkable display in the last three one-day internationals (ODIs). Notably, he claimed seven wickets, including an impressive 4-60 against Bangladesh in a recent Asia Cup encounter i...

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Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah ruled out of Asia Cup, to be replaced by Zaman Khan – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Wednesday received a major setback as fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury.This unfortunate development comes at a crucial juncture for Pakistan, especially ahead of their pivotal clash against Sri Lanka in Colombo scheduled for Thursday.The match against Sri Lanka can be seen as a virtual semi-final, with the winner earning the opportunity to compete in Sunday's final against India.Read AlsoAsia Cup 2023, SL vs PAK: Injury-hit Pakistan, spirited Sri Lanka face-off for place in finalPakistan, grappling with injuries, is set to confront a resilient Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 4 match that will determine a spot in the Asia Cup final. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka currently hold two points each, and the victo...

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Tanisha Crasto-Ashwini Ponnappa enter Hong Kong prequarterfinals, Lakshya withdraws

Indian women doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament here on Wednesday. Tanisha and Ashwini beat Chinese Taipei’s Lee Chia Hsin and Teng Chun Hsun 21-19 21-19 to set up a clash with top seeded Japanese duo of Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara. Asian Games bound Lakshya Sen, however, withdrew from the tournament due to slight strain in his back. “He has almost recovered but with the Asian Games round the corner, we didn’t want to risk playing today without being 100 per cent. He will be fine in a few days,” coach Anup Sridhar told PTI.Most Read 1 Priyamani reveals she was placed behind Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan song Zinda Banda, actor got her ahead: ‘He told Atlee she is my dance ...