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Apple may unveil iPhone 15 with USB-C, iOS 17 at its 'Wonderlust' event
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At the event, it is expected that the tech giant, for the first time, will launch the iPhone 15 lineup with a USB-C port instead of Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector, reports The Verge.
Asia Cup: Bumrah returns, Rahul replaces Iyer as Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first against India
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India and Pakistan had met in the league stage of the competition at Pallekele last week, but it was abandoned due to rain after the Rohit Sharma-led side made 266. There has been rain forecast for Sunday’s game, but as of present it has been sunny weather.
US Open: Coco Gauff rallies past Aryna Sabalenka to secure first Grand Slam title
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Gauff claimed her first major title by prevailing 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 over No.2 seed Sabalenka in just over two hours under a closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night.
ODI rankings: Aussies back to pole position after South Africa win
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Days after Pakistan had toppled them from the No. 1 place in the Men’s ODI Team Rankings, Australia reclaimed their spot with a win in the second ODI against South Africa, states ICC.
Asia Cup: Every player is confident and focused on winning, says Babar Azam ahead of India clash
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Talking at the press conference on Saturday, Babar shed light on the preparations and team combination and also said that all players are confident of winning the match against India. “We aren't frustrated about the weather because it is not in our control. The forecast said it will rain all four days, but the way the sun is shining right now suggests otherwise. We are trying to utilise all the days we get.
Venkatesh Prasad slams BCCI and ICC over mismanagement of World Cup fixtures, ticketing
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The ICC Men's ODI World Cup is scheduled to kick off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5 with a rematch of the 2019 final between England and runners-up New Zealand. As per the official schedule, 48 matches will be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19.
Asia Cup: Sadeera gets his highest ODI score, Taskin and Mahmud's 3-fers restrict Sri Lanka to 257/9
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Even though Bangladesh's pacers caused the majority of the damage, the surface appeared to be slow, making it challenging to play the spinners. The well-positioned Nissanka and Kusal Mendis (50) were removed by Soriful Islam in consecutive overs, Taskin Ahmed, and, Hasan Mahmud, who also contributed with three wickets each. 
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka is Asia's second big rivalry, says Irfan Pathan
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met 16 times in the Asia Cup out of which, 13 are won by Sri Lanka whereas Bangladesh has managed to win only 3. The second match of the Super 4 stage is going on in Colombo, between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh after winning the toss elected to bowl first.
Asia Cup: Nasum comes in for Afif as Bangladesh opt to field first vs Sri Lanka
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"We will field first, no particular reason, there could be some rain around. We have one extra bowler and we will bowl first. It's a must-win game but we need to get our basics right. I think it might be a little different to Pakistan so we need to adjust very well,” said Shakib Al Hasan.
Asia Cup 2023: Venkatesh Prasad slams ACC after reserve day given for India vs Pakistan Super 4s clash
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The first match between India and Pakistan was abandoned due to rain and the probability of another heavy spell of rain during their clash on Sunday prompted the organisers to add a reserve day on Monday. This decision by ACC sparked some controversy, as the other Super four matches haven't been given the same privilege. 
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