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T20 World Cup: Disney+ Hotstar launches Follow On, a special feed for freemium users of the app
The company will make Follow On available for all users -- subscribers as well as freemium users. Freemium users on the app will be switched to Follow On after the free live cricket timer (free sampling of live cricket offered to freemium users) expires, to be able to follow the game seamlessly.
ISL 2022-23: Hyderabad FC host FC Goa, look to reclaim top spot in points table
Hyderabad currently have seven points from three games and can go top of the league table with a win in this tie. The Gaurs, who have won both their games so far, can also do the same if they can get a positive result in this game. Carlos Pena's side beat Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC in their two games so far, with Edu Bedia and Noah Sadaoui both scoring stoppage-time goals.
T20 World Cup: Australia-England Group 1 clash washed out due to rain in Melbourne
Earlier in the day, another Group 1 match between Ireland and Afghanistan was also abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Now, just like Afghanistan and Ireland split points, England and Australia will now share points from Friday's washout. The toss for the clash, which was supposed to be at 6:30pm Melbourne time, was delayed ahead of an inspection at 7.30pm local time.
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra pumps up 'Wakanda Forever' fever
Neeraj Chopra journey from humble beginnings to achieving the coveted Olympic gold medal and becoming the reigning champion has truly been inspiring and extraordinary in equal measures. Marvel Studios released a new promotional video asset featuring Chopra on Friday on their social media handles.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores on return as Manchester United qualify for Europa League knockout stage
In a match dominated by the Manchester United, headed goals from Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford in each half were added to by a late Cristiano Ronaldo strike to settle the victory. The result, our fourth win of the group stage, means there will be a showdown at Real Sociedad next week to decide who takes top spot and avoids having to play off against a third-placed side from the Champions League.
Akanksha Vyavahare creates Weightlifting National records in 40kg category at Khelo India tournament
The weightlifter, also a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, has created the NRs in all 3 scores - Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total. Akanksha bettered her existing Snatch national record, by lifting 60kg. She recorded 71kg in the Clean & Jerk, and on the process, registering a total lift of 131kg. She competed in the 40kg Youth Girls' category.
T20 World Cup: Group 1 clash between Afghanistan, Ireland abandoned due to persistent rain
Both teams will now receive a point each. Friday's match takes the tally of games being abandoned due to rain this week to three. In Afghanistan's case, it is their second straight no-result after the washout against New Zealand at the same venue on Wednesday.
T20 World Cup: West Indies were tactically quite poor; didn't nail the power-plays, says Daren Sammy
Before the start of the tournament in Australia, Sammy had written in his column for the ICC that one could expect something special from a young West Indies side led by Nicholas Pooran. But the side were a pale shadow of their illustrious past self, losing to Scotland and Ireland in Hobart to make an early exit from the showpiece event.
Stan Wawrinka staves off Nakashima in Basel thriller
Wawrinka appeared set for a straightforward victory in his first tour-level meeting with Nakashima when he served for the match at 5-4 in the second set. American Nakashima had other ideas, raising his level with some high-octane baseline hitting to force a decider, but Wawrinka kept his cool to convert the only break point of the third set and clinch an engrossing two-hour, 12-minute win.
Pakistan PM responds to Zimbabwe President's Mr. Bean jibe: 'we have real cricketing spirit'
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa, posted on Twitter, "What a win for Zimbabwe! Congratulations to the Chevrons. Next time, send the real Mr Bean." The tweet of Zimbabwe's president was widely shared on social media.
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