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Formidable Australia favourites to win the Men's T20 World Cup: Saba Karim
Australia will enter the eighth edition of the T20 World Cup, starting from October 16, as defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2021, defeating New Zealand in the final played in Dubai. With the final scheduled for Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, the Aaron Finch-led side are backed by many, including Saba Karim, to defend their title at home.
I feel my over lost the game for England; was a gamble on my part: Moeen Ali
In defence of 199/5, Ali, who had hit an unbeaten 55 with the bat, brought himself on for the 13th over and leaked 21 runs, including three sixes. Eventually, Pakistan captain Babar Azam struck an amazing 110 off 66 balls, and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan hit 88 off 51 deliveries to chase down the total with all wickets intact and three balls remaining.
Have a lot of belief in each other; sometimes blind trust: Rizwan on success with Babar
After making 199/5 in 20 overs on a slow pitch, England must have fancied their chances of keeping Pakistan to a low score. But Babar, who struck an amazing 110 off 66 balls, and Rizwan, who hit 88 off 51 deliveries, came out all guns blazing to script a thumping victory for Pakistan with three balls to spare.
Chaos again at Gymkhana Ground for India-Australia match tickets
Those who had purchased the tickets on Paytm for the T-20 International match to be played at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on September 25 gathered at Gymkhana Ground on Friday morning to get physical tickets. The fans were reportedly informed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to collect the physical tickets after showing the QR code, along with identity proof and a photograph.
India's Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Cup chess semifinal; Praggnanandhaa bows out
At 15, Christopher Yoo is the youngest player in the event and the youngest player to make it to a Meltwater Champions Chess Tour's knockout stage. Yet he was up against another talented teen, Arjun Erigaisi, who impressed in the preliminary rounds and has looked a force throughout. Erigaisi took the opener but Yoo hit back in a long second game.
Rishabh Pant has got to be a must in that Indian line-up: Adam Gilchrist
For a while, there has been a long-ranging debate on who between Karthik and Pant should start in India's eleven for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting next month in Australia. While right-handed Karthik can boast about being a specialist finisher in the shortest format of the game, Pant's left-handed angle in the top six, despite his T20I record not being much impressive, cannot be ignored.
Fate of last two teams for Women's T20 World Cup to be decided in Abu Dhabi today
Zimbabwe, who will play Ireland at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, had made a strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier with victories over Papua New Guinea (by eight wickets) and Thailand (sic wickets), according to ICC. But with a semifinal place assured, they were less impressive in their third T20I in the group stage as they lost to the UAE off the last ball.
CLOSE-IN: Indian women's cricket -- Rising to the Harmanpreet Kaur
One hopes to see the Indian women's team on the Lord's balcony, very much in the style of Kapil Dev's victorious 1983 World Cup side. The image of that victory is still etched in the minds of millions of Indian cricket fans and has been the inspiration for young Indian boys to take up the sport seriously.
Federer to team with Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles
The Swiss and Spaniard will take to court against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at The 02 in London following the conclusion of Andy Murray's match against Alex de Minaur. "I am not sure if I will be able to handle it all but I will try. I've had some tough moments in the past, being horribly nervous. All these years.
2nd T20I: Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to thumping 10-wicket win over England
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Alex Hales and Phil Salt put on a quickfire 42-run partnership in the first five overs for England. Salt got England up and running with a six against Mohammad Nawaz and Hales followed it up with a four and six in the next over. Shahnawaz Dahani turned it around for Pakistan in the final over of the Powerplay and was on a hattrick with the wicket of Hales and Dawid Malan.
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