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Sachin Tendulkar Dismisses Reports of His Candidature for BCCI President, Official Statement Released
“It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place. We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations," read a statement from SRT Sports Management Pvt Ltd.
Asia Cup: Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-Wicket Haul Powers India’s Dominant Win Over UAE
In a chilly night, UAE started promisingly well, going to 47/2 in eight overs courtesy of Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu's early hitting.
Watch | Asia Cup: Pakistan Captain Salman Agha Ignores Handshake, Rushes Off Stage After Press Conference; Suryakumar Yadav Stays
India is going into the tournament as the defending T20 World champions and Asia Cup holders, while Pakistan has just finished a tri-series series win in the UAE against Afghanistan and hosts UAE. The moment that gained social media attention was the absence of a handshake between the two captains.
Alcaraz Strengthens Grip on Year-End No. 1 Spot
With his victory in New York, the Spaniard zoomed to the top of the ATP Live Race To Turin—the players' year-to-date point standing that dictates the year-end No. 1—posting a dominant 2,590-point lead on his nearest rival, Jannik Sinner. None of the other players are within 6,000 points of Alcaraz, ATP statistics show.
Watch | Fans Concerned as Rohit Sharma Seen at Hospital Late at Night
Prior to this, Rohit had been in Bengaluru for a fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, which he successfully cleared—an important step as he prepares for his return to international cricket.
Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner to Win Second US OpenTitle, Reclaims Top Ranking
The win returns 22-year-old Alcaraz to the world number one ranking, taking it back from Sinner for the initial time since September 2023. The victory also ended Sinner's incredible 27-match hard-court Grand Slam winning streak.
Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner to Win Second US OpenTitle, Reclaims Top Ranking
The win returns 22-year-old Alcaraz to the world number one ranking, taking it back from Sinner for the initial time since September 2023. The victory also ended Sinner's incredible 27-match hard-court Grand Slam winning streak.
Asia Cup Hockey: India demolishes China 7-0 in Super 4s, sets up final clash with Korea
India stormed into an early lead right from the beginning, with Shilanand Lakra scoring in the fourth minute, and Dilpreet Singh adding to the tally three minutes later. Mandeep Singh scored the third goal towards the end of the second quarter after India secured their second penalty corner of the match.
US Open: Sinner Defeats Auger-Aliassime, Advances to Title Clash Against Alcaraz
Just days after Alcaraz stunned the Arthur Ashe audience with a dominating victory over 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, Sinner – normally famed for his clinical accuracy – encountered a few glitches but in the end stood firm, arranging a third successive Grand Slam final against the Spaniard in what has turned into one of tennis's most absorbing rivalries.
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Enter Men's Singles Final
At 22, Alcaraz is already pursuing his sixth grand slam title and his second US Open crown after winning in New York in 2022. On Sunday, he will play either world No. 1 Sinner or Canada's 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime for the trophy.
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