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T20 World Cup: Automatic Super 12 qualifiers confirmed for 2022 edition
From the 12 automatic qualifiers for next year's tournament -- the 12 teams that made the Super 12 this year -- eight will go straight through to the Super 12. Those eight teams are hosts Australia, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Taliban wanted ICC to replace Afghan flag, make changes to national anthem
The ICC - the global governing body for cricket - does not recognise the Taliban as a legitimate ruling force in Afghanistan. A source in Afghanistan's cricket board told TRT World that because the ICC had drafted the match fixtures for the T20 World Cup before the Taliban took over Kabul on August 15, it could not disqualify the team at the last minute.
T20 World Cup: Dwayne Bravo represents West Indies for last time, Gayle also hints same
After his last innings for West Indies, the star all-rounder walked off to applause from the audience, hugs from his teammates, and respect from the opposition. In bowling, Bravo remained wicketless and conceded 36 runs in his quota of four overs. Following his side's loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday, Bravo had confirmed he would be hanging up his boots.
Xavi confirmed as new FC Barcelona coach until 2024
Xavi has agreed to a contract until the end of June 2024 and will make his debut in the Barca dugout on November 20 in the Barcelonian Derby against local rivals Espanyol, just three days before Barca play Benfica in a Champions League game they need to win in order to qualify for the European competition's knockout stages.
'You took care of me like your son', Rishabh Pant pays heartfelt tribute to Tarak Sinha
Dronacharya Awardee Sinha, 71, who has given India and Delhi cricket so many gems, was battling lung cancer for a while, and recently, he had a multi-organ failure. Condoling his death, Pant, who is currently in the UAE with the Indian cricket team for the Men's T20 World Cup, said that Sinha took care of him as his son.
Bhaker-Foroughi pair wins Air Pistol Mixed Team gold in President's Cup
The Indo-Iranian pair got the better of the French-Russian duo of Mathilde Lamolle and Artem Chernousov 16-8 in the gold medal match, in a late-evening match on Friday. Manu and Javad were placed third in qualification with a combined 582/600 to qualify for the first semifinal where they topped the field of four pairs to make it to the final. Lamolle and Artem came through by winning the second semifinal.
Net Run Rate zooms after Scotland win, but India still in a desperate situation
Following two big defeats -- to Pakistan by 10 wickets and New Zealand by eight wickets -- in the Group 2 'Super 12' stage, India were down to fifth on the points table with an abysmal Net Run Rate (NRR). But emphatic victories over Afghanistan and Scotland have seen them do one part right -- drastically improve the NRR.
F1 extends Chinese Grand Prix contract to 2025
Formula 1 made its debut in China at the Shanghai International Circuit in 2004, with Rubens Barrichello winning the inaugural race for Ferrari. And although the ongoing global struggles with the pandemic mean that the Chinese Grand Prix will not form part of next year's record-breaking 23-race calendar, Formula 1 is aiming to return to the country as soon as possible.
Djokovic overcomes Fritz; stays on course for sixth Paris Masters title
The 34-year-old Djokovic, who has won 46 of 52 matches in another standout season, will now meet seventh seed from Poland Hubert Hurkacz for a place in the Paris Masters final, a title he has won five times. Djokovic is currently tied with Spain's Rafael Nadal on 36 Masters 1000 trophies.
La Liga: Four things to look out for this weekend in Spain
The 13th round of La Liga action sees Barcelona travel to Celta Vigo after an important Champions League win, while Atletico Madrid visit Valencia after losing tamely to Liverpool and Real Madrid face Rayo Vallecano after being booed off by their own fans. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain:
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