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U.S Open: Aryna Sabalenka knocks out Harrison to start 2022 campaign
The hard-hitting Sabalenka, who reached the semifinals at Cincinnati and the US Open last year, got the better of Catherine Harrison, a qualifier ranked 243 in the world and best known for deft doubles play, took the match, 6-1, 6-3 at Court No. 10.
Asia Cup 2022: Rashid surpasses Southee to become 2nd-highest wicket-taker in men's T20Is
The leg-spinner, who had started the match with 112 scalps in this format, picked up 3/22, including the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain and Mahmudullah, to go to 115 wickets and climb to No. 2 in the men's T20I bowling charts. Southee was second in the wicket-takers list with 114 wickets before the match. Shakib Al Hasan holds on to his record with 122 wickets.
Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan qualify for Super Four with 7-wicket win over Bangladesh
The victory for Afghanistan was set up by spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan, while Najibullah Zadran's six-hitting spree and his unbroken partnership of 69 off 5.3 overs with Ibrahim Zadran took Afghanistan home with nine balls to spare. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh batters couldn't get going for most part of the innings on a dusty pitch, which had a fair amount of grip and turns.
Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan restrict Bangladesh to 127/7
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh batters couldn't get going for most part of the innings on a dusty pitch, which had a fair amount of grip and turn. The Afghanistan spin twins Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/16) and Rashid Khan (3/22) bowled tight length and lines and spun their webs in the powerplay and in the middle-overs respectively.
Disney Star sublicenses ICC TV rights to ZEE, Hotstar remains the digital rights holder
"The association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men's cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers," said Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
Asia Cup 2022: Kohli sweats it out ahead of match against Hong Kong
Kohli, who was returning from a month-long break, scored a valuable 35 off 34 balls as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday. The former India skipper on Tuesday shared pictures from his workout session on homegrown social media, Koo app as he gears up for the Hong Kong match.
WATCH | Kohli gifts autographed jersey to Pakistan's Haris Rauf; video goes viral
Virat can be seen interacting with the 28-year-old right-arm pace bowler following India's five-wicket victory against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, before the charismatic cricketer signs and gifts the jersey to the pacer. The BCCI posted a video of the moment on social media and tweeted, "The match may be over but moments like these shine bright.
Asia Cup 2022: After success against Pakistan, India should continue 'short ball' play in future as well
The smart use of short balls to trouble the batters and sending the left-handed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja at No. 4 during the run chase were the two solid tactical decisions, which brought positive results for India. Well, it wasn't that the Indian team used some 'rocket science' or cricket hasn't seen these tactics before.
Serena overcomes Danka Kovinic's challenge; Simona Halep bows out of US Open
Serena Williams began tentatively, losing three of the first four points. But she smashed two aces to get even and took the opening game when a Kovinic forehand found the net. The legendary player moved remarkably compared to her stints in Toronto and Cincinnati earlier this month.
Shaheen Shah Afridi leaves for London to complete rehabilitation: PCB
PCB Chief Medical Officer, Dr Najeebullah Soomro said, "Shaheen Shah Afridi requires uninterrupted, dedicated knee specialist care and London offers some of the best sports medical and rehabilitation facilities in the world. In the best interest of the player, we have decided to send him there." "The medical department will receive daily feedback on his progress whilst in London and we are confident Shaheen will return to full fitness before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup."
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