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Asian Games: India to take part in four events as Hearthstone dropped from the programme
Esports will be making its debut as a medal sport in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and this week the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) introduced the official events and the competition mechanism for the Esports Programme at the Games, which will be held from September 23-October 8.
'He's gonna keep on doing that...': Federer backs Djokovic to keep winning grand slam titles
With a legendary career that spanned several years, Federer secured an impressive 20 major titles before his retirement last year. But he has since been overtaken by both Rafael Nadal (22) and Djokovic. Djokovic surpassed Federer's 22 majors record at Wimbledon last year. He then equalled Nadal's 22 grand slams by winning Australian Open back in January, before moving to 23 with a straight-sets win over Casper Ruud on Sunday at the French Open
India women's cricket team to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in July: Report
"Yes, we will be playing a white-ball series against India women's national cricket team in July and all the matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium," Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel, Bangladesh Cricket Board's women's wing chairman, was quoted as saying in a Cricbuzz report.
Cricket World Cup: West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into Qualifier undefeated
Netherlands and Nepal will also enter the group stages on the back of victories, with the Netherlands overcoming Ireland while Nepal beat Oman. Powell powers West Indies to win Rovman Powell's rapid century helped the West Indies regain composure after they slipped to 198-7 midway through their innings against UAE.
CLOSE-IN: Indian cricket lovers left devasted and fuming
Unfortunately, the enormous wealth, adulation and following that Indian cricket attracts, somehow, seems to blind one to the actual fact of where one honestly stands. One admires positivity, however, the world around us has shown that ignoring reality is a flaw which has brought even large corporate houses to their knees. A cupboard bare of a world cricket trophy, when one feels Indian cricket is flourishing, truly reflects our cricket and cricketers.
Intercontinental Cup: India, Lebanon play out goalless draw; to lock horns again in final
In an evenly-matched contest for most parts, both sides had opportunities to win the game, but neither could find the edge on another humid evening in the Odisha capital. Lebanon were already confirmed to be India's opponents in Sunday's final before the game kicked off as Vanuatu beat Mongolia 1-0 earlier in the day.
Delhi Police likely to take back cases against wrestlers
According to the police, a case under Sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 352.
We understand BCCI's position; hybrid model was the best solution: Najam Sethi on Asia Cup
Sethi's comments came hours after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said the 2023 Asia Cup will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a hybrid model from August 31 to September 17. It will be the first time since 2008 that matches of a multi-nation cricket tournament will be staged in Pakistan, who will be hosting the first four matches of Asia Cup 2023, followed by Sri Lanka hosting the rest of the tournament.
Stuttgart Open: Gasquet stuns Tsitsipas for 600th career win
With this, the 36-year old Gasquet became the fourth active player to reach the 600-win milestone, joining Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. "It's a big achievement for me. It's incredible to achieve it. I played 20 years on the Tour and to win 600 matches, it's big for me. I'm very happy with this number. . Of course I will try to.
What will be the outcome in wrestlers' case: Bail or Arrest?
Besides filing the charge sheet before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahima Rai of the Rouse Avenue Courts, the Delhi Police also approached the Patiala House Courts seeking cancellation of an FIR by a 'minor' wrestler accusing Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. The 550-page report filed by the police said that no corroborative evidence was found to support the allegations levelled in the FIR.
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