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India vs Pakistan: Memorable ODI encounters between the arch-rivals

India will open their Asia Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in Pallekele. The two nations play each other only in ICC or multi teams tournaments owing to long-standing political tensions. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Fklg6vr via IFTTT

Alcaraz downs Harris to reach US Open third round

Carlos Alcaraz secured a 6-3, 6-1, 7-6(4) victory over Lloyd Harris on Thursday to advance into the third round of the US Open. The match shed light on both Alcaraz's brilliance and areas requiring refinement, a critical aspect he must address to effectively safeguard his title defense. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dfJ4Xtl via IFTTT

Dutch cricketers get cracking at Alur ahead of World Cup

As the National Cricket Academy emerging camp players sweated it out at the KSCA Alur stadium on Thursday morning, in the adjoining ground, players from Netherlands were hard at work getting used to Indian conditions. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TpoaOuC via IFTTT

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but still finished second with a final round throw of 85.71m in the men's javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting here on Thursday. The 25-year-old Chopra, also the reigning Olympic champion, produced three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m and 85.71m while the remaining three were fouls. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/wzAj25J via IFTTT

I don't mind bowling with the new ball or the old ball: Shami

Mohammed Shami said he has no ego and would only follow the team's instructions if asked to bowl in the ODIs with a used Kookaburra rather than a dazzling white one. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Am6T7bN via IFTTT

Asia Cup LIVE: Bangladesh opt to bat vs Sri Lanka

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WATCH: Babar Azam has learned this from Virat Kohli

As the stage is set for the eagerly-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan on September 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the cricket world braces for the monumental clash. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Gpr3zbf via IFTTT

Zhizhen makes history by sending Ruud out of US Open

Zhang Zhizhen orchestrated a stunning upset on Wednesday, ousting fifth seed Casper Ruud from the US Open and etching his name in tennis history as the first male player from China to defeat a top-five opponent. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nqL5eJZ via IFTTT

Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out of US Open

Swiss player Dominic Stricker achieved the most significant victory of his career on Wednesday by triumphing over Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling five-set match, with a final score of 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-7(5), 7-6(6), 6-3. This win propelled Stricker into the third round of the US Open. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/g7TjY2C via IFTTT

Marsh, Sangha lead Australia to big win over SA

Newly appointed captain Mitch Marsh's career-best unbeaten score of 92 propelled Australia to a commanding 111-run victory over the host team, South Africa, in the inaugural Twenty20 International held in Durban on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/rf291JB via IFTTT

Once a Railways ticket checker, Rajesh Ramesh makes India proud

“This doesn’t feel right.” These thoughts crossed USA’s star quarter-miler Justin Robinson’s mind when India’s Rajesh Ramesh nearly crossed him over the bend during the heats of 4x400m relay event at the recently-concluded World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. “I was spooked,” Robinson admitted later. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/81itUbZ via IFTTT

Bangladesh's Liton Das out of Asia Cup due to viral fever

Bangladesh's preparations for the Asia Cup were disrupted by the absence of batsman Liton Das due to viral fever. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that Liton could not travel and named Anamul Haque as his replacement. Haque was scheduled to join the team on Wednesday before their opening match against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xCwU6AJ via IFTTT

'Neeraj Chopra can now focus on 90m mark'

Before Neeraj Chopra’s historic back-to-back podium finishes at the World athletics championships – including the recent gold won in the men’s javelin throw competition in Budapest on Sunday night – it was long jumper Anju Bobby George who gave India its first Worlds medal 20 years ago at the 2003 edition in Paris. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GeIkpWV via IFTTT

Erling Haaland, Rachel Daly win PFA Player of the Year awards

Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Rachel Daly of Aston Villa were awarded the PFA Players' Player of the Year awards for 2023 for their exceptional contributions to English football. Haaland won the award after a remarkable debut season, scoring 52 goals in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TI76kVi via IFTTT

Asia Cup: Recovering KL Rahul out of first two matches

With a little over a month left for the ICC World Cup and a few days before India open their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan, questions swirl over the fitness of middle-order batter and designated 50-overs wicketkeeper KL Rahul. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Dc16j8K via IFTTT

US Open: Alcaraz advances as injured Koepfer retires

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the US Open after German opponent Dominik Koepfer retired due to injury. Alcaraz held a 6-2, 3-2 lead before Koepfer's retirement. He now faces South Africa's Lloyd Harris in the second round. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/uRbeiTY via IFTTT

Venus Williams exits US Open early, contemplating future moves

Venus Williams suffered a 6-1, 6-1 loss to Greet Minnen in the opening round of the US Open. The defeat marked the passing of the torch in tennis, as Williams, known for her trailblazing contributions, was overpowered by Minnen, a 26-year-old who displayed impressive court skills. Minnen, born just weeks before Williams' first Grand Slam final in 1997, showcased her impressive performance. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QMgaBbq via IFTTT

Road to ICC ODI World Cup begins with Asia Cup

Time is running out. The Asia Cup, that starts in Multan on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal, is probably the last stop for five of the six nations that will also be part of the World Cup to firm up their final 15, if not the playing XI, for the quadrennial showpiece. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NIDAOUW via IFTTT

Tottenham Hotspur crash out of League Cup at Fulham

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou faced his first defeat as Fulham won a penalty shootout, sealing a 5-3 win after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round clash. Postecoglou had a successful debut season, securing Premier League victories over Manchester United and Bournemouth. However, he faced opposition as he made nine changes to his starting lineup at Craven Cottage. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FLDidpu via IFTTT

In Pics: ODI Batting Report Card of Indian batters in Asia Cup squad in the last 1 year

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Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will pay the price: Makhaya Ntini

Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Jlci0g9 via IFTTT

WATCH: Rishabh Pant's rehab video goes viral

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is steadily progressing on the path to recovery following a car accident that occurred in December last year. Emerging from what could have potentially been a life-threatening incident, the left-handed batsman has dedicated his time to rigorous gym sessions aimed at enhancing his overall fitness. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2I3PGsi via IFTTT

We weren't there to make up the numbers: India relay quartet

A medal may have eluded them but by finishing a creditable fifth in the final of the men's 4x400 relay at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh proved that they belong to the big stage. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AlIJrq2 via IFTTT

WATCH: Karun Nair, triple centurion in Tests, smashes 40-ball ton

Karnataka batsman Karun Nair, the only Indian batsman to score a triple century after Virender Sehwag, smashed a belligerent century off just 40 balls during the second semi-final match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qhJnjyg via IFTTT

I don't think I have achieved everything: Neeraj Chopra

The gold in Budapest on Sunday was Neeraj Chopra's second Worlds medal, after a silver last year. But despite garnering so much success, Neeraj is hungry for more. He makes no secret of it. "There is a saying that throwers have no finish line. The best thing is that we have our javelin. We can always push ourselves. I may have won a lot of medals but the motivation is to throw farther and farther," Chopra told gathered members of the media over a Zoom call from Budapest after winning the gold on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/WhmFIk6 via IFTTT

‘This is for all of India’: Neeraj Chopra puts nation on top of the world

Neeraj Chopra just gave us the Moon landing in reverse, when he flung his thunderbolt in the warm Budapest air. 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 first World Athletics Championship gold medal winner would say. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/fCrPBse via IFTTT

Watch: Sunil Narine the first recipient of slow-overs red card in CPL

The Trinbago Knight Riders etched their name as the first cricket team to be handed a red card on Sunday. This consequence befell Sunil Narine due to his team's sluggish overs-rate during a match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/umiEqsV via IFTTT

Who said what on Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal

Neeraj Chopra hit the 88.17 mark on his second try, securing India's first medal in this ongoing World Athletics Championships. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/CnSYRA3 via IFTTT

Why World Champion Neeraj Chopra took to javelin

Fiddling with bee hives, stealing mangoes and fighting with friends - boyhood was a playbook of hinterland pranks for Neeraj Chopra. Food was the problem. It had too many calories and too much love. Dollops of fresh cream and choorma, a fat-friendly mix of roti, ghee and sugar, fed by a doting grandmother meant Neeraj stepped into his teens chubby and flabby. The family elders had a simple solution: hit the gym. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aMnIsTS via IFTTT

Oval Invincibles win men's Hundred tournament

The Oval Invincibles clinched their maiden victory in the men's edition of The Hundred. Overcoming a challenging start, they orchestrated an impressive turnaround to defeat the Manchester Originals by a margin of 14 runs in the final showdown at Lord's on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DhIn80k via IFTTT

WATCH: When Neeraj Chopra opened up about his Olympic gold

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Neeraj Chopra's rise from a chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon

Neeraj Chopra's remarkable journey from a Haryana village, where he was initially persuaded to embrace sports for weight loss, has evolved into a truly spectacular narrative. At the age of 25, he is poised to etch his name as one of India's most revered sporting figures. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0A31peY via IFTTT

Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold at World Athletics C'ships

Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat at such a prestigious event. Despite facing a minor setback in the opening round, Chopra made a stunning comeback in his second attempt, hurling the javelin to a distance of 88.17m, securing his top position. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UpKAm6u via IFTTT

World No. 1 Pakistan add Saud Shakeel to Asia Cup squad

Pakistan's Asia Cup squad has welcomed middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel into their ranks, cementing their position as the premier ODI team in the upcoming tournament. This commanding standing follows Pakistan's impressive clean sweep of Afghanistan in a 3-0 series triumph. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VU7dSpK via IFTTT

How Indian batters can tackle left-arm seamers? Ex cricketer has an advice

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar emphasised the importance of a strategic approach when facing left-arm seam bowlers. He advised Indian batters to focus on scoring runs in the areas between mid-off and mid-on or mid-wicket, while maintaining a steady head position at the crease. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UN82MHP via IFTTT

VVS, Kanitkar to be head coaches for Asian Games

Batting great and National Cricket Academy chairman VVS Laxman will be the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, while exIndia allrounder Hrishikesh Kanitkar will be the interim head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team for the Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou i from Sep 23 to Oct 8. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZtIPedh via IFTTT

Roger Binny to attend Asia Cup matches in Pakistan

BCCI president Roger Binny on Saturday confirmed that he would travel to Pakistan during the Asia Cup next month on invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/eXL36K2 via IFTTT

BWF World Championships: Bronze is the colour for HS Prannoy

HS Prannoy went down fighting to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 21-18, 13-21, 14-21 in the semifinals of the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ugKo1vO via IFTTT

World C'ships: Steeplechaser Parul looks for 'respectable' finish

The women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Budapest Worlds will have a tinge of Indian flavour amid an imposing African presence. Meerut girl Parul Chaudhary will compete against long-distance running superstars Faith Cherotich, Beatrice Chepkoech and Jackline Chepkoech of Kenya, Sembo Almayew, Zerfe Wondemagegn and Lomi Muleta of Ethiopia and Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai in Budapest on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aGy5liS via IFTTT

Neeraj Chopra looks to become first Indian athlete to win World Championship crown

Neeraj Chopra came up with a big 88.77m throw in his first attempt in the qualification round. The throw ensured his qualification for the final and also secured a 2024 Paris Olympics berth. The qualification mark for the Olympics is 85.50m. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Oj2hTxR via IFTTT

Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualifies for Worlds final

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team shattered the Asian record during an electrifying race, clocking an astounding 2 minutes 59.05 seconds. This exceptional performance secured their spot in the final round of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, marking a historic achievement. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DEemlAV via IFTTT

Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

In a commanding display, Pakistan ascended to the summit of the one-day international rankings by securing a convincing 59-run victory against Afghanistan in the third and final match held in Colombo on Saturday. This triumph marked a resounding 3-0 series sweep by Pakistan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1WZYbgc via IFTTT

'Treating every Grand Slam as...': Novak Djokovic

Approaching the upcoming US Open with a heightened sense of significance, Novak Djokovic has revealed his approach of considering each Grand Slam tournament as though it might be his final one. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/SwHBAYk via IFTTT

Praggnanandhaa achieves career-high 2727.2 rating to become India No. 3

Youngest World Cup chess finalist R Praggnanandhaa has reached a new high in his budding career. The 18-year-old has jumped nine places to achieve a career-high 20th rank in the world and has become India's new No. 3 behind his Chennai mates D Gukesh and mentor Viswanathan Anand. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RmGEsV4 via IFTTT

How football team finally got the nod for Asian Games

The non-inclusion of senior team players in the Indian football contingent for the Asian Games and a lack of clarity on whether clubs would release players for the Games were the two primary reasons, apart from the government's selection criteria, why Sports Authority of India (SAI) initially refused to sanction the men's squad for the September 23 to October 8 event in Hangzhou. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2tzDyqb via IFTTT

World Athletics Championships: Will javelin final see an India-Pakistan duel?

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra led India's march into the final of the men's javelin throw as he was joined by DP Manu and Kishore Jena in the 12-man field for the final, scheduled on Sunday night, at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/BkV24s7 via IFTTT

Veteran spinner missing from Ganguly's India WC squad

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has picked his squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The roster features some notable decisions, particularly surrounding the inclusion of players recuperating from injuries. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2euySMm via IFTTT

HS Prannoy stuns Viktor Axelsen to secure a World Championships medal

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy secured a medal at the World Championships by defeating Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in a thrilling quarterfinal match. The match was a rollercoaster ride as Prannoy fought back from a game down to eventually clinch victory in three tight games. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AOPU5Yg via IFTTT

IBSA World Games: It's India vs Pakistan in the men's final

Indian visually challenged cricket team secured a 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh, propelling them into the final of IBSA World Games 2023, set for an intense title match against Pakistan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dybzfA4 via IFTTT

Candidates challenge looms as Praggnanandhaa follows in Anand's footsteps

Alexander Khalifman. Ruslan Ponomariov. Rustam Kasimdzhanov. Levon Aronian. Gata Kamsky. Peter Svidler. Teimour Radjabov. Jan Duda. These players have either won the FIDE World Cup chess title or FIDE knockout World Championship title. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QvjkfsG via IFTTT