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Day: September 14, 2023

14Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Asia Cup 2023: I rank this innings second in my book, says Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka punches in the air as he completes the winning as Pakistan’s Zaman Khan watches during the Asia Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo. | Photo Credit: AP Batting allrounder Charith Asalanka described his sensational 47-ball 49 not out as the second best knock of his career after taking Sri Lanka to the final of the Asia Cup with a two-wicket win in a last-ball thriller against Pakistan here on Thursday. The 26-year-old Asalanka kept his composure despite a mini batting collapse in the back end as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 252 in the last delivery. "I just thought how can I get two to hit a gap and run hard because it is a big field and just told Pathirana to run hard," he said after the match. "I thought either he will bowl a b...
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Asia Cup: Charith Asalanka is Lanka’s hero as wait for India-Pakistan final continues

It has been 39 years since the first edition of the Asia Cup was played in Sharjah. Yet, the wait for an India vs Pakistan final will extend for two more years as Sri Lanka prevailed in a stunning fashion in a game that began on Thursday and extended into the early hours of Friday.Mid-way through their innings, it looked all grim for Pakistan, yet through Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed they launched a stunning counter-attack before the hosts came up with one of their own to set up a final with India for the ninth time on Sunday with a thrilling, last-ball two-wicket win.The road to the final was by no means a comfortable one for Sri Lanka. From time to time as Pakistan kept landing counter- punches, the hosts looked down and out, only for the jam-packed Khettarama to keep waking the...
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Not every Asian Games medal weighs the same

With 254 medals, 79 of them golds, India firmly sits in the third spot all-time list at the Asian Games. What comes as stark contrast is that India are 61st in the Olympics, tied 65th with Tunisia and Burkina Faso in the World Championships and 15th at the Commonwealth Games.Indians have always fared well on the Asian circuit with China and Japan being their only major competitors. India will also be wary of African athletes adopted by oil-rich nations like Qatar and Bahrain in the endurance events. India bagged 20 medals in Jakarta and will surely surpass the tally in Hangzhou. A medal rush shouldn’t surprise anyone. The Men’s 4×400 relay quartet of Amoj Jacob, Rajesh Ramesh, Mohd Anas and Ajmal Variyathodi with 2:59.05 that finished fifth at Budapest are fresh from two historic back-t...
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Kyle Walker extends Manchester City contract until 2026

Kyle Walker has signed a contract extension at Manchester City until 2026, the club said Thursday.Most Read 1 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis scores a timely 50 2 Jawan box office collection day 7: Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster to pass Rs 700 cr worldwide gross today, delivers biggest first-week haul in Hindi film history See More The England defender’s future had been in question after links with a move to Bayern Munich during the last transfer window. Those doubts were ended after confirmation of an extension for the 33-year-old Walker, who joined City from Tottenham Hotspur in 2017. 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/j1j5DiKf6P — Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2023 “My futu...
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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana injured in Super 4 match vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka suffered an injury blow in their Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan when spinner Maheesh Theekshana strained his right hamstring. “Theekshana sustained the injury while he was fielding during the ongoing game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The player will undergo a scan tomorrow to fully assess his condition,” an official statement from Sri Lanka cricket board stated. Meanwhile, fifties by Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan were the rocks around which Pakistan built their competitive 252 for seven against Sri Lanka on Thursday. 🚨 Maheesh Theekshana has strained his right hamstring. The player will undergo a scan tomorrow to fully assess his condition. Theekshana sustained the injury while he was fielding during the ongoing game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.#AsiaCup...
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22 new athletes added to India’s list of Asian Games participants

The sports ministry on Thursday shared a revised list of Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Games, adding 22 new sportspersons and naming 25 replacements, which include athletes, coaches, and support staff. Modern Pentathlon was also added to the list, thus taking India’s participation to a total of 39 sporting disciplines at the showpiece. India will have a total of 655 athletes bound for the Asian Games — to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 — along with 260 coaches and support staff, taking the country’s overall contingent tally to 921. In shooting, India have added Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, while in athletics, Amlan Borgohain, Preeti and Prachi have been added to the squad. The sport of Ju-Jitsu has the addition of Anwesha D...
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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav meets Pakistan’s social media sensation Momin Saqib – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team stars have a big fan following across the world and even in neighbouring Pakistan there are many who share a lot of love and respect for them. The players too are well known for greeting their fans with affection and warmth and Suryakumar Yadav in one such instance on Wednesday met a Pakistani fan, who is also a social media sensation in the country.Famous for his 'Maro Mujhe Maro' viral video, Pakistan's Momin Saqib shared a video of his recent meet-up with Suryakumar in Sri Lanka where the teams from the two nations are playing the Asia Cup. With hugs and words of praise all around, both Saqib and Surya had a light-hearted and cherishing conversation.Dynamic Surya on Thursday also turned 33 years old as wishes poured in for him from all quarters.India an...
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When Virat Kohli called Rohit Sharma opposition captain’s ‘nightmare’ – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket has indeed been fortunate to witness the talents of numerous exceptional players over the years. While the nation has produced a multitude of cricketing legends, only a select few have been able to establish themselves in the pivotal role of a 'finisher'.Star India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, in a chat on his YouTube channel, revealed an interesting discussion dated 5-6 years back with modern-day great Virat Kohli when the latter asked him about who do you think is a captain's nightmare at the death.When I replied, Is it MS Dhoni? Kohli said, 'No, it is Rohit Sharma'."Virat and I had a discussion while Rohit was batting. I don't remember which match it was. Seeing Rohit bat, I was thinking, "Where do you even bowl to him? If Rohit is set after 15-20 overs,...
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Spanish women players call off strike after reaching pay agreement

Unions representing players in Spain’s women’s soccer league have called off their strike after reaching an agreement on minimum wages, the Liga F organisation said on Thursday. The players went on strike at the start of the month before the first two fixtures of the season after failing to reach an agreement with the league on better conditions and pay. “The commitment and repeated efforts of the clubs during the negotiation process have made a fundamental contribution to achieving the much-needed peace scenario without losing sight of the sustainability of the competition,” Liga F said in a statement. “A scenario that we hope will show the way to the rest of the institutions that form part of Spanish sport and allow the project of women’s professional football to move forward.” Liga F...
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‘That was great from Virat’: Steve Smith appreciates Indian star’s 2019 World Cup gesture | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Not only one of the best batters of his time, Virat Kohli is also the epitome of sportsmanship which have been witnessed on numerous occasions on the field.And Steve Smith highlighted one of the incidents and spoke highly of Kohli when the former India skipper urged the crowds to show respect for the former Australian skipper instead of booing him.The incident took place during the India-Australia match in 2019 ODI World Cup at The Oval in London when the Indian fans started jeering Smith as he had made his comeback to international cricket following a one-year suspension for ball-tampering."It was a very nice moment from Kohli in the 2019 World Cup, crowd was booing me & he told the crowd to just support him. What is wrong with him. That was great from Virat, really appr...
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Australian players have to get used to neck protectors: Josh Inglis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has expressed his readiness to embrace the use of a neck protector on his helmet starting next month, even though he hadn't utilised this equipment in the past.Cricket Australia (CA) recently declared that, effective from October, all their players will be mandated to don neck protectors on their helmets when confronting fast or medium-paced bowling.Inglis acknowledged that he would need to adapt to a piece of gear he had previously not favored."If they're mandatory, I'm just going to have to get used to it and start training with it and obviously playing with it from day one,” he told a press conference on the eve of Australia’s one-day international against South Africa in Pretoria on Friday.Despite CA having recommended the use of...
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Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur on TIME100 NEXT 2023 list of emerging leaders – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Three notable Indians, including cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, have earned a spot on TIME magazine's prestigious "2023 TIME100 Next: the Emerging Leaders Shaping the World" list. The list also featured Nandita Venkatesan and Vinu Daniel. It also featured Indian-origin Nabarun Dasgupta.TIME magazine celebrated Harmanpreet's enduring competitive spirit and her profound impact on the world of women's cricket. They credited her with transforming women's cricket from a peripheral interest to one of the most valuable sporting assets globally.At the age of 34, Harmanpreet continues to make headlines and impress cricket enthusiasts.Harmanpreet attained legendary status in 2017 when she scored an incredible 171 not out off just 115 balls in a World Cup match against Australia, leaving f...
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Pakistan unleash ‘slinger’ Zaman Khan: From tape ball cricket to ODI cauldron | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.But there is a slight difference to Zaman. Perhaps, he is the first slinger fast bowler a la Lasith Malinga to play for Pakistan in international cricket.Zaman was drafted into Pakistan's Asia Cup squad on Wednesday after Naseem Shah was ruled out due to a shoulder injury.Now, the cricketing world might be engaged in a frantic Google search to know more about Zaman, but the 21-year-old had to waddle through layers of difficulties to even start playing cricket.The ever-endearing rags to riches story, if you may.As it happens with many other Pakistan pacers, Zaman too cut his teeth in tape ball cric...
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Jaydev Unadkat, Jayant Yadav record five-fors in maiden County outings

India seamer Jaydev Unadkat and spinner Jayant Yadav made impressive debuts in the English County circuit, taking five-wicket hauls for Sussex and Middlesex respectively. Unadkat, who could be back in contention for selection in the Indian Test side later this year for the tour of South Africa, took an overall nine wickets for Sussex against Leicestershire to help them win by just 15 runs in a Division Two match. The left-arm seamer took 3 for 23 in the first innings and returned with figures of 32.4-6-94-6 in the second essay to help Sussex not only record a narrow win but also revive their hopes of promotion into Division One.Most Read 1 Jawan box office collection day 7: Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster to pass Rs 700 cr worldwide gross today, delivers biggest first-we...
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‘No cricketer can ever be like this Indian legend’: Muttiah Muralitharan – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan has said that Sachin Tendulkar was a "genius from day one" and no cricketer can be like the Indian batting maestro.Muralitharan, who has the highest number of wickets in international cricket, told ANI in an interview that the upcoming biopic ‘800’ is not only about his cricket but also about what happened beyond the game.The bowling legend talked about his cricketing duels with Sachin on the pitch and how he wished that the Indian batter got out quickly."No cricketer can ever be like Sachin. Because at 14 years of age, he got a first-class hundred, at 16 years of age he represented the country, and at the age of 17, he got a century for them. That is impossible."Muralitharan, who retired from international Test cricket in 2010, sai...
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Jaydev Unadkat, Jayant Yadav record five-fors in maiden County outings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian seamer Jaydev Unadkat and spinner Jayant Yadav delivered impressive performances in their debut appearances in the English County circuit.Unadkat, who is now a potential candidate for the Indian Test squad in the upcoming tour of South Africa, showcased his skills by claiming an impressive nine-wicket haul for Sussex against Leicestershire in a Division Two match, which ultimately resulted in Sussex securing a hard-fought 15-run victory.Unadkat's contributions included a noteworthy 3 for 23 in the first innings and a remarkable 6 for 94 in the second innings, not only sealing the win but also reigniting Sussex's aspirations for promotion to Division One.India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who is also Sussex's captain, scored 26 and 23 in the game and also took a spectacula...
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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: Matthew Hayden says this player is ‘leading the shoot-out match’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are the two modern day greats, who showcase contrasting yet equally compelling batting styles. Kohli's aggressive, consistent, and record-breaking performances have made him an icon in international cricket.On the other hand, Pakistan skipper Babar's elegant stroke play and remarkable skills have earned him the admiration of cricket fans.While Kohli's legacy is built on his astonishing consistency across formats, Babar is seen as the future hope for Pakistan's cricketing fortunes. Their rivalry on the field and their contributions to their respective teams continue to be a captivating narrative in the world of cricket.But former Australia legend Matthew Hayden opined that top-ranked ODI batter Babar is leading the shoot-out match against Kohli when ...
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Asia Cup Final: This team will face India if Pakistan-Sri Lanka Super 4 match gets washed out | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The inclement weather has been a subject of hot debate throughout the Sri Lanka leg of the Asia Cup, specially in the Lankan capital Colombo, where rain was predicted during the entire tournament.After India advanced to the final of the continental event, defeating Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 clash, all eyes were now on who would be facing them in the final. Would it be the much-anticipated India-Pakistan final — their third encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup or would it be someone else?Having lost both their matches so far, Bangladesh are 4th and are out of contention. The Bangla Tigers play their last game vs India in what will be a dead rubber on Friday.That makes the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Super 4 clash a virtual semi-final. Both teams are on two points each, however, if...
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