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Asian Elite Boxing: Shiva Thapa signs off with silver as India finishes with 12 medals
This is Thapa's third silver and sixth medal overall in the prestigious tournament, which makes him the most successful male pugilist in the event's history. His previous two silver medals came in 2017 and 2021. He also clinched the title in the 2013 edition and secured bronze medals in 2015 and 2019.
PKL 9: In great form, raider Sachin leads the turnaround for Patna Pirates
The Pirates didn't get off to the best of starts in the tournament, losing four of their first five games. But once they defeated Dabang Delhi K.C. on October 21, the Pirates have registered a seven-match unbeaten streak. Sachin is one of the players that have starred in the turnaround, putting them in a good position to get into the knockout rounds and fight for the top honours.
T20 World Cup: Fancy Jos Buttler and his side to avenge that 1992 50-over final defeat, says Nasser Hussain
About 30 years after Imran Khan-led Pakistan defeated England in the final of the 1992 ODI World Cup at the MCG, the two teams will face off against each other at the very same venue to clinch their second T20 World Cup title. Though Hussain acknowledged that England are strong, he warned against underestimating Pakistan. "So Pakistan will be a big threat but, as I said after the semifinal, if England play as they did against India they can beat any side.
'Aap mein aur hum mein fark yehi hai': Irfan Pathan hits back at Pakistan PM for his cheeky tweet on Team India
Sharif on Thursday posted on Twitter referring to India's one-sided defeat in the semifinal to England and their 10-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the Super 12 stage of last year's T20 World Cup while describing the line-up of Sunday's final in Melbourne. These were the only two matches India ever lost in T20 World Cup by 10 wickets.
T20 World Cup: Babar Azam wants Pakistan to continue with winning momentum in title clash
Pakistan bounced back from losses in their two opening matches to India and Zimbabwe to win their next four matches on the trot, including a stunning seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the semifinal, to storm into the final at the MCG on Sunday. "We have lost the first two matches (but) the way we came back the last four matches, we've performed very well.
T20 World Cup: England, Pakistan eye second title in shortest format in a repeat of 1992 final clash
With both teams on their quest to win just their second T20 World Cup title, the heavy rain predicted for the final showdown on Sunday as well as on Monday, the reserve day, the trophy could be shared between the two teams. Fans will be praying to the cricketing gods to conjure up miraculous circumstances for the match to be held, even if it is a 10-overs a side affair.
T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler on the cusp of realising childhood dream as England eye elusive trophy
In England's first appearance in a major tournament since their 2019 ODI World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan stepped down and retired from international cricket, his successor Buttler has been at the forefront of leading the side as well as contributing with the bat to the final of the ongoing tournament.
Asian Airgun Championship: Divyansh wins gold, Kiran Jadhav bags silver
According to information received here, the gold came from Olympian Divyansh Singh Panwar in the 10m Air Rifle Men Junior event while Kiran Ankush Jadhav shot silver in the corresponding senior competition. Sri Karthik Sabari Raj Ravishankar also won a bronze in the Junior Men's Air Rifle. Divyansh out-gunned local favourite Bang Seungho 17-9 in the gold medal match after topping the ranking round with a score of 260.7. Sri Karthik shot 258.8 to finish behind Seungho and settle for bronze.
Greg Barclay likely to get re-elected as ICC chairman: Report
Unlike in 2020, Barclay is set to have smooth sailing this time around as he is unlikely to have any opposition during the election, scheduled for November 12 in Melbourne. Dr. Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the chair of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), who had filed nomination against him, is expected to withdraw, a Cricbuzz report said.
Anvvi Dahhiya wins 12th DGC Ladies Open golf title
The 3-day event (November 9-11) saw 125 lady golfers vying for tops honours, with Anvvi walked away with the title. Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, Ms Chhaya Shriram, Director, Usha International, said, "Usha's association with the Delhi Golf Club goes back many decades. This association is an extension of Usha's brand ethos to promote an active and healthy lifestyle and aligns with our vision of creating inclusive health and sports platforms."
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