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Dec- 2022 -9 December
Abrar Ahmed makes stunning Test debut to leave England five down at lunch
Abrar Ahmed claimed a five-wicket haul on his first morning of Test cricket as England slid to 180 for five at lunch on day one in Multan. England had shown no sign of easing up their attacking intent which led them to victory in the first Test, but this time Pakistan had five wickets by the first interval. Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett scored half-centuries, but neither were able to push on as debutant Abrar proved too much for the England top order. Abrar did not have to wait long for his first scalp in the format, taking the wicket of Zak Crawley with only his fifth ball, after England had won the toss and elected to bat. Crawley, who…
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9 December
Football fans predict semifinalists as FIFA World Cup fever grips Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: With the ongoing Fifa World Cup 2022 reaching the Last 8, and Brazil taking on Croatia in the first quarterfinal scheduled on Friday, excited football fans in Hyderabad are cheering hard for their favourite teams. The tournament has seen some major upsets: Saudi Arabia beating Argentina, Japan overcoming former holder Germany, which exited the tournament, France’s shocking defeat against Tunisia. Abhimanyu Sharma, a chartered accountant, was sad that his favourite Spain had to bow out but is now rooting for Argentina. “Spain losing out is a major disappointment, but now I’m cheering for Argentina. I love Lionel Messi and I want Argentina to win the World Cup for the legend,” Abhimanyu said. On being asked about his prediction for the…
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9 December
Hyderabad to host India vs New Zealand ODI on Jan 18
The big-ticket event will return to the city of Hyderabad when it hosts the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on January 18. The BCCI on Thursday has announced the schedule where India will take on Australia in Test series along with Sri Lanka. Nagpur, Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad have been chosen as the venues for the much awaited four-Test series between India and Australia from February 9 to March 13. The BCCI announced the schedule for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well as the limited overs home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand in January-February. The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle. “This will also be the last edition of…
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9 December
Enough Is Enough! After India’s ‘Embarrassing’ Loss, BCCI Summons Rohit, Dravid & Kohli
After India’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come out of its slumber and summoned captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, former skipper Virat Kohli, and National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman for a review meeting. According to a report published in The Indian Express, the BCCI top brass is shocked with the way Rohit Sharma and his men have been outclassed by the seventh-ranked team in the world in the ongoing ODI series. The selectors sent in a first-string squad to take on their Asian rivals but most of the top stars have fared way below expectations. The fact that India lost both matches from a position of strength…
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8 December
‘We’re finally seeing people like us’: Meet the Muslim women changing representation in sport
When Saudi Arabia won against Argentina in the World Cup last month, players celebrated by prostrating on the pitch. In Islam, prostration is performed in prayer to give thanks to God. For football fan Fathiya Saleh, it was the first time she felt represented on a global stage as a Muslim sportswoman. “We’re finally seeing people like us and communities like ours making big moves in sport for others around the world to see and it’s inspiring,” says Saleh, who is also the co-founder of Sisterhood FC. The south London-based squad is the UK’s first football team created solely for Muslim women, founded with the hopes of increasing participation and diversity in the sport. According to a recent survey by Muslimah Sports Association and…
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8 December
Told Sachin You Have No Chance Against Me And Bowled Him First Ball: Shoaib Akhtar Recalls His Most Prized Wicket
An Ind vs Pak match is much more than just a cricket game. Over the years, the two teams have delivered some spectacular contests. The IND vs PAK Test in Eden Gardens in 1999 was one of the best matches played between India and Pakistan. The game is remembered for a 13-wicket haul by Javagal Srinath but there was one iconic moment that went on to become history. Shoaib Akhtar, playing his first Test in India, uprooted Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar’s stumps on consecutive balls on Day 2 to announce his arrival at the international arena. When asked about his most prized wicket in ‘The Vaughny and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast, Akhtar said that dismissing Sachin on the first…
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8 December
2024 polls is war between good and evil, says CM
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has blown the conch for the 2024 general elections, terming the Assembly polls as a war between Good and Evil while also predicting that this would be the “last elections” for Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Chief Minister declared that his government would do more good to the BCs over and above what it did since 2019. He asked party leaders and cadres to visit every house under the Gadapa Gadapaku mass contact programme. The programme was already running with the party legislators put in the forefront to propagate the YSRC government’s welfare and development initiatives for the weaker sections and expose the “conspiracies of the demons.” Reaffirming their commitment to social…
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8 December
IND vs BAN: Umran Malik’s 151 Kmph Delivery Blows Stumps Of Najmul Hossain Shanto
India is facing Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in an attempt to level the series. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first but their decision didn’t go planned as they lost first three wickets in quick successions. Mohammed Siraj gave them first two blows but it was Umran Malik’s blazing delivery that stole the all the light. His first over to Shakib al Hasan was a maiden and he grabbed his first wicket of the match on the first ball of his second over. The delivery was bowled at the speed of 151 kmph and shook everyone including Shanto. The ball completely stunned the batter and straight on hit the stumps. Umran Malik gave…
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8 December
FIFA World Cup: After Morocco’s stunning win against Spain, Achraf Hakimi celebrates with mother in the stands
The FIFA World Cup 2022 has seen many upsets so far. Another David versus Goliath battle was won by the underdog as Morocco overcame Spain on penalties in their Round of 16 tie Tuesday at the Education City Stadium to progress to the quarterfinals. The Moroccan players etched their names in history as they progressed to the quarterfinals for the first time. Their best finish in a World Cup earlier was a place in the pre-quarterfinals at the 1986 World Cup. What makes the victory even more special is the fact that it came against an opponent with whom they share a border and have fractious relations. Some things feel like they are written in the stars as Achraf Hakimi, who was born in…
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8 December
Novak Djokovic sets clear retirement condition ahead of return to Australian Open
Novak Djokovic returns to Australia in January looking for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam – and he insists he will carry on playing as long as he can compete for major titles. The 35-year-old has endured a difficult season after being detained and deported by authorities Down Under in January due to his Covid vaccination status. However, Djokovic will be back in Melbourne after being granted a visa by the government as he searches for his 10th title. The Serbian star is still hungry for success and has no plans to quit the sport as long as he is still challenging at the top. He said: “Throughout my career I was very fortunate to achieve many things and win the biggest…
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