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Afridi making rapid progress but Pakistan likely to be edgy till he takes the field in T20 World Cup
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Zaman injured his right knee, landing awkwardly while fielding during the T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai and will fly to London to begin his rehabilitation, an ICC report quoting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. Pakistan lost the final to Sri Lanka with Zaman being bowled for a first-ball duck after hurting his knee in the first innings.
Durand Cup 2022: Bengaluru FC reach final with 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC
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An unfortunate own goal by Odei Onaindia (31') helped Bengaluru FC to reach the final as Hyderabad FC had no answer to the Blues' unshakeable defence led by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu who bedazzled their opponents with his astonishing saves to deny their each and every shot.
'I wish this day would have never come': Nadal on Federer's retirement
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"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form, but I also know my body's capabilities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," the tennis great said in a statement on Twitter.
Halep to miss rest of 2022 season after undergoing nose surgery
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Halep said that she was unclear how long recovery would take, but won't participate in any more events in 2022. "My 2022 season is over. 2022, you have been an interesting year full of everything! See you on court, 2023. I feel I still have a lot to do on a tennis court and still have the same goals," she wrote on social media.
Pakistan name squad for T20 World Cup, Shaheen returns; Fakhar misses out
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Shaheen Shah Afridi had missed the Asia Cup after being advised a 4-6 weeks rest by the medical team following an injury to the right knee ligament. He had copped an injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July."Shaheen, who is undergoing rehabilitation for a knee injury in London and expected to resume bowling early next month," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
'Laver cup...will be my final ATP event', Roger Federer announces end of historic career
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"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form, but I also know my body's capabilities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," Roger Federer said in a statement on Twitter.
Rajasthan Royals, RCA join hands to organise RR Women's Cup 2022
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A total of six teams will be taking part in the inaugural edition of the RR Women's Cup, representing the six major cities of Rajasthan - Jaipur Warriors, Jodhpur Gladiators, Udaipur Thunderbolts, Ajmer Blazers, Kota Mavericks and Bikaner Strikers. A total of six teams will be taking part in the inaugural edition of the RR Women's Cup, representing the six major cities of Rajasthan - Jaipur Warriors, Jodhpur Gladiators, Udaipur Thunderbolts, Ajmer Blazers, Kota Mavericks and Bikaner Strikers.
La Liga: Madrid Derby the highlight of Matchday 6 that sees three coaches in danger
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Real Madrid visit Atletico Madrid with a 100 percent record in both La Liga and the Champions League after their hard-fought victory against RB Leipzig on Wednesday. The big questions ahead of the match are whether Karim Benzema will have recovered from the muscle injury which saw him sit out the Leipzig game and last weekend's win at home to Mallorca, while Atletico fans are wondering if it is time to change the policy towards Antoine Griezmann.
Gujarat hosting National Games is the first step towards Olympic ambitions: Geet Sethi
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"Hosting the National Games will ensure that the sports infrastructure gets enhanced and that is a very good thing for the state. It will be an excellent way of preparing to bid for the Olympics," Geet Sethi was quoted as saying by the organisers in a release on Thursday.
WATCH | In a fun video, Kohli recalls childhood memories with cool street-cricket slang
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Cricket is full of offbeat terms and expressions and a successful player ought to know his game-glossary well. To prove this point and to provide some relief to the sport's fans ahead of the serious business of the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli brought out this video in association with PUMA.
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