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Bangladesh recalls Mahmudullah and Tamim for ODI series against New Zealand

September 16, 2023 admin

Opening batter Tamim Iqbal, who stepped down as ODI captain last month, missed this month’s Asia Cup due to a recurring back injury. File | Photo Credit: AFP Mahmudullah and Tamim Iqbal were recalled on Saturday as Bangladesh announced a 15-man squad for the first two games in this month’s three-match series of one-day internationals…

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Neeraj Chopra Live Javelin Throw Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra Aims To Make History

September 16, 2023 admin

Diamond League final Neeraj Chopra Live Updates: All eyes will be on the Indian ace javelin thrower.© AFP Neeraj Chopra Live Javelin Throw Live Updates: All the Indian fans will be focused on one event at the 2023 Diamond League, the javelin throw event. Neeraj Chopra, the recently-crowned world champion, will look to clinch his second…

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BCCI Confirms Washington Sundar Replaces Injured Axar Patel In India’s Squad Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

September 16, 2023 admin

File photo of Washington Sundar.© AFP Colombo : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday confirmed allrounder Washington Sundar as the replacement for injured Axar Patel ahead of the Asia Cup final. Axar got ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain which he sustained…

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Asian Games: Akash Deep Replaces Shivam Mavi In Men’s Cricket Team, Pooja Vastrakar Comes In Women’s Side

September 16, 2023 admin

The Men’s Selection Committee named Akash Deep as replacement for Shivam Mavi in the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Mavi is suffering from a back injury and is ruled out of the tournament. The men’s cricket competition will take place from 28th September to 8th October in a T20 format. Meanwhile,…

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World Wrestling Championships: Abhimanyu Loses In Quarter-finals

September 16, 2023 admin

All four Indian free-style grapplers competing on the opening day of the UWW World Championships lost their respective bouts on Saturday, in a disappointing start to the country’s campaign at the global event, which is also a 2024 Paris Olympic qualification tournament. Only Abhimanyu, in 70kg, showed the determination to slug it out by reaching…

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Asian Games Athletes’ Committee Poll: Saina Nehwal Set To Win Uncontested

September 16, 2023 admin

File photo of Saina Nehwal.© BAI Hangzhou (China): Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is set to win uncontested from the South Asia Zone in the first-ever Athletes Committee poll of the upcoming Asian Games. For the first time in history, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is conducting a poll among athletes to…

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Indian Team Management Holds Brief Meeting With Skipper Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup Final: Report

September 16, 2023 admin

File photo of Rohit Sharma (left) and Rahul Dravid.© Twitter Ahead of the Asia Cup final clash against Sri Lanka, the Indian team management on Saturday held a brief meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the team hotel. This unofficial meeting began with head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikarm Rathore. Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey,…

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“Sri Lanka Are Peaking At Right Time”: Dasun Shanaka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final Against India

September 16, 2023 admin

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka praised his team for reaching in Asia Cup 2023 final, scheduled to be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Defending champions Sri Lanka will face India in the Asia Cup 2023 final here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Shanaka emphasised that Sri Lanka have only…

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India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: The Player Battles That Might Decide The Title Contest

September 16, 2023 admin

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final will pit two of the most consistent sides against each other in the continental extravaganza. These two are two most successful teams in Asia Cup too. While India have won seven Asia Cup title across formats, Sri Lanka have won six. Sri Lanka gave India a…

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“Bad Shot To Get Out”: Yuvraj Singh’s ‘Reminder’ For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

September 16, 2023 admin

Shubman Gill after scoring his century against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match.© AFP Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has paised star batter Shubman Gill for the latter’s knock of 121 against Bangladesh in the Super 4 game of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. However, he also pointed out that the shot to…

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