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Sri Lanka, Pakistan eye well-contested Asia Cup 2022 title
Sri Lanka, who came to the tournament after a socio-economic crisis and turmoil in their country, suffered an eight-wicket loss against Afghanistan in their opening game. However, since then, the Dasun Shanaka-led side haven't lost a game and are on a four-match winning streak.
Legends League Cricket: Sehwag, Kallis to lead Indian Maharajas, World Giants in benefit match
The Indian Maharajas will be led by India's most successful opening batter, Virender Sehwag, while the World Giants will be led by South African cricketing great and revered allrounder, Jacques Kallis. Meanwhile, the countdown for the Legends League Cricket has started as the Cricketing greats from 10 nations are set to descend on Kolkata with the league.
Team India needs multi-faceted bowling line-up with injection of pace for Men's T20 World Cup
At the Asia Cup, in absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, the Indian fast bowlers looked flat, lacked that penetration and killer instinct -- required to seize crucial moments in a big game. Against slightly weaker opponents, they seemed to do a decent job but when quality batters put them under pressure, they faltered.
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz sets up US Open title clash against Norway's Casper Ruud
Ruud moved past Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to reach his second Grand Slam final, further boosting his chances of rising to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. Alcaraz, who too is in line to become the new No. 1 should he win the summit clash, is the second teen to make the US Open final in the Open Era, joining the legendary Pete Sampras of the US.
Virat Kohli's heartfelt message to Aaron Finch on his ODI retirement
While Kohli and Finch were involved in several nail-biting matches between the two countries, the Australian was also a part of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during the 2020 season where he played alongside the charismatic Indian cricketer.
Dhoni spotted at US Open watching Alcaraz match; organisers tweet his image and call him an India batting legend
The verified twitter account of US Open Tennis, @usopen, on Saturday tweeted an image of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings' skipper and wrote, "ICYMI (In case you missed it): Indian batting legend MS Dhoni was in the building for Wednesday's record-setting quarterfinal between Alcaraz and Sinner that ended at 2:50am."
ECB chair Richard Thompson expresses desire to host IPL matches in England
New ECB chair Richard Thompson has drawn comparison with the NBA and NFL, who play some of their games in the UK, and hoped that England could stage IPL matches in the future as well, with the cricket's governing body in the country hoping to double attendances from two million to four million.
Australian white-ball skipper Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI cricket
The 35-year-old Finch's retirement from 50-over international cricket means he will not lead the Kangaroos in the 2023 World Cup next year in India, while he will continue to be skipper of the side for the ICC T20 World Cup at home in October-November this year. Finch, who has played 145 ODIs for Australia, has struggled for form in recent games, scoring only 26 runs in his last seven innings, according to ICC.
Coco Gauff set to break into WTA Top 10 for the first time
Gauff's spot within the Top 10 was secured following her run to the US Open quarterfinals. At 18 years and 183 days old, Gauff will be the youngest woman to debut in the Top 10 since 17-year-old Nicole Vaidisova in 2006. She is also the youngest American to achieve the feat since Serena Williams at age 17 in 1999.
Formula 1: Sainz quickest for Ferrari in second practice as more drivers incur penalties
It had already been confirmed that Verstappen, Sainz and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton would take grid penalties for PU element changes but race officials later revealed that Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull, Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas and AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda will also make component changes and incur penalties.
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