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There is no cheat code, just play according to the format: Suryakumar on recipe behind blistering knocks
On a sluggish pitch where almost all Indian batters found it tough to time the ball, Suryakumar, the world's top-ranked T20I batter, hit 11 fours and seven sixes all over the park in his trademark 360-degree style at a whopping strike-rate of 217.65 to be unbeaten on 111 off 51 balls.
2024 Men's T20 World Cup to have more teams contesting for the trophy in a new format
The tournament will mark the return of two-time champions West Indies hosting the tournament for the second time since 2010. The tournament will be ground-breaking for the USA, who have qualified for the showpiece event as co-hosts and will be hosting their first global event.
No Shaheen Afridi as Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali earn call-ups to Pakistan Test squad for series against England
On Sunday, Shaheen underwent appendicitis surgery, which PCB says will require three-four weeks' rest following which he will resume his two-week rehabilitation on his right knee. Apart from him, Hasan Ali, Fawad Alam and Yasir Shah are not a part of the Test squad for the series against England.
Ecuador keep cool to script a well-deserved 2-0 win in opening match of FIFA World Cup
In the thick of the action was Fenerbahce striker Enner Valencia. The 33-year-old had a third-minute header ruled out in bizarre circumstances under the VAR rule. The former West Ham and Everton striker, however, came back to strike twice in the first half and take his team into the half time with a 2-0 lead.
India would be one of my top picks in hockey World Cup: Dutch legend Stephan Veen
India made history at the Tokyo Olympics last year, winning a bronze medal after more than four decades of drought and settled for silver at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Veen, who was one of the key figures in the triumphant Dutch side of the 1990s, said, "I think India has grown as a team over the last couple of years. They have a home advantage now, they are much more experienced.
Arab-American anchor roasts 'Western double standards' as Qatar World Cup kicks off
"From the moment Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, there have been criticisms surrounding its capacity and deservedness to hold the event," said Ayman Mohyeldin, an MSNBC anchor who has long reported on the Middle East and the Arab world, in an opinion piece.
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi to host Prime Volleyball League's 2023 season starting from February 4
All eight franchises -- Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Ahmedabad Defenders, Hyderabad Black Hawks, Chennai Blitz, Bengaluru Torpedoes, newbies Mumbai Meteors, and defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts -- will play in a round-robin format. The top four teams in the league stage will qualify for the semifinals. From there, two teams will contest in the final of the tournament to be played in Kochi. Overall, the season will feature 31 matches as the Mumbai franchise joins the league from 2023 season.
England captain Harry Kane has Rooney's goal record in sight
Kane's 51 goals from 75 appearances for England mean he is just two behind Rooney's total of 53 goals and if England are to have a chance of glory in this World Cup finals, he will probably need to break the record over the next month. "Hopefully I'll break it as soon as possible," Kane told the press on the eve of England's opening game against Iran, reports Xinhua.
New Zealand skipper Williamson to miss third T20I for medical appointment
Domestic side Auckland Aces batter Mark Chapman will join the T20 squad in Napier later on Monday. Williamson will rejoin the squad on Wednesday when the One-day International squad assembles in Auckland ahead of the series opener at Eden Park on Friday. Coach Gary Stead said the medical appointment had nothing to do with Williamson's historic elbow complaint.
FIFA World Cup: Wales, USA return to make a point
With England expected to top the group, an early slip-up would leave the loser probably needing to beat a tough Iran side and avoid defeat against England to have a chance of reaching the last 16. The USA is back at the World Cup after missing out on qualification in 2018 and will feel they have something to prove before they host the tournament in 2026 with Canada and Mexico, reports Xinhua.
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