Shakib withdraws from sponsorship deal with Betwinner after BCB ultimatum
Dhaka, Aug 11 (IANS) Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has decided to withdraw from his controversial sponsorship deal with a company named Betwinner News, the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus said on Thursday.
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Sports Cricket 09:24 PMFit-again Rahul to lead India in Zimbabwe ODIs, Shikhar to be his deputy
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Sports Cricket 08:42 PMVirat Kohli begins training ahead of Asia Cup 2022
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Chakabva to lead Zimbabwe for ODIs against India
Harare, Aug 11 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Regis Chakabva will lead Zimbabwe against India in the ODI series, starting on August 18 at Harare Sports Club.
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Olympic champion Eve Muirhead retires from curling
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Olympic curling champion Eve Muirhead on Thursday announced her retirement from the sport, calling it "the hardest decision of my life".
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Maharaja Trophy: Mayank Agarwal's Bengaluru Blasters win by 35 runs against Mangalore United
Mysore, Aug 11 (IANS) Mayank Agarwal-led Bengaluru Blasters registered a convincing 35-run win against Mangalore United on Thursday, by the VJD method after rain turned up with poor timing.
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Arjun Tendulkar to leave Mumbai, play for Goa in upcoming domestic season: Report
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, is all set to leave Mumbai and play for Goa in the 2022-23 domestic season.
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Espanyol confirm departure of Chinese striker Wu Lei
Madrid, Aug 11 (IANS) Spanish La Liga club Espanyol confirmed on Thursday that Chinese international striker Wu Lei is leaving the club to return to his homeland.
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National Bank Open: Andreescu defeats Cornet, to face Zheng in Round of 16
Toronto (Canada), Aug 11 (IANS) Canada's Bianca Andreescu registered a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over France's Alize Cornet in 2 hours and 26 minutes to reach the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, here.
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Indian men's hockey team post their victorious return from CWG 2022, visits National War Memorial
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) With the 75th Independence Day around the corner, the Indian men's hockey team post their victorious return from Commonwealth Games 2022 visited the National War Memorial here, which awards an opportunity to every citizen to express their gratitude to the brave martyred soldiers of the nation.
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Centre to SC: Ministry officials, CoA will meet FIFA to ensure India hosts Women's WC
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will meet FIFA officials to sort out differences to ensure that the U-17 Women's Football World Cup is hosted by India.
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No 'added' pressure in Durand Cup as defending champions, says FC Goa coach Cardozo
Panaji, Aug 11 (IANS) FC Goa won the hearts of fans last year with their stellar performances in the Durand Cup. Braving the odds, the Gaurs wrapped up their Durand Cup 2021 campaign unbeaten and lifted the trophy for the first time in their history.
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Performance of youngsters is the biggest positive from series win over Bangladesh: Sikandar Raza
Harare, Aug 11 (IANS) Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza, the Player of the Series in the ODI and T20I series against Bangladesh, has termed the performance of his young teammates in the absence of senior players as the biggest positive from the series victories.
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Will India give visas to Pakistan's cricketers for Legends League Cricket?
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The second edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) is set to be played in six Indian cities, with players from many countries participating in the tournament.
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Tata Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 15, 2023 after two-year gap
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) The 18th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), 'World Athletics Elite Label Road Race', will be held on January 15, 2023 and the registrations for the full marathon will commence from today (August 11), the organisers Procam International said in a statement on Thursday.
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Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran join Marquee Players List of UAE's ILT20
Dubai, Aug 11 (IANS) Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Dasun Shanaka, Ollie Pope and Fazalhaq Farooqi on Thursday were unveiled as new signings in the Marquee Players List of the inaugural edition of ILT20, to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January-February next year.
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Series against West Indies a great opportunity to try different combinations: Conway
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 11 (IANS) New Zealand opener Devon Conway sees the T20I series against the West Indies a great opportunity for his team to try different combinations for the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia to be held in October-November.
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India to play International friendlies against Singapore, Vietnam
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The senior men's Indian football team will be back in action in September, when they play two International friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam.
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Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone signed up by MI Cape Town
Cape Town, Aug 11 (IANS) Pacer Kagiso Rabada, uncapped batter Dewald Brevis, leg-spinner Rashid Khan, left-arm pacer Sam Curran and big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone on Thursday were announced as the five players signed up by MI Cape Town side in CSA T20 League.
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European Championships happy to have Ukrainian athletes competing
Munich, Aug 11 (IANS) The multisport European Championships which started on Thursday are welcoming Ukrainian athletes with open arms while Russiands and Belarusians are not allowed to compete.
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It is a special feeling to return home with CWG medal: Young hockey sensation Sangita Kumari
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team returned home after earning a historic Bronze Medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, ending the country's 16-year medal drought in the quadrennial event.
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Australia men's team donates prize money from Sri Lanka tour to support nation in economic crisis
Melbourne, Aug 11 (IANS) Australia's men's cricket team players on Thursday said they have donated their prize money from the recent all-format tour of Sri Lanka to support children and families impacted by the island nation's economic crisis, the worst in decades for the country.
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Emotional Kyrgios dedicates victory over Medvedev in Montreal to sick mother
Montreal, Aug 11 (IANS) Nick Kyrgios claimed the biggest scalp of his red-hot winning streak when he upset World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-2 in a heavyweight National Bank Open second-round clash in Montreal.
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Brazil to oppose FIFA's demand to replay Argentina World Cup qualifier
Rio, Aug 11 (IANS) Brazil do not want to play the suspended World Cup qualifier against Argentina due to risks ahead of Qatar 2022, with the Court for Arbitration of Sport (CAS) to rule later in August.
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2022 BRICS Games to be held online in September
Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS) Athletes from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will compete online at the 2022 BRICS Games, which are to be held from September 1 to 30, organisers announced on Thursday.
