Australia postpones T20 series against Afghanistan over deteriorating conditions for women
Cricket Australia on Tuesday postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan's men's team in August this year, citing the "worsening" conditions for women and girls in that country. The Taliban, following its return to power in Afghanistan, has imposed restrictions on girls attending high schools, barred women from universities...
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Not even thinking about possibility of CT going out of Pakistan: PCB chief
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Last year taught us a lot of things: Mandhana
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Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets
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It is unbelievable batting with Virat: Du Plessis
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Rishabh might find it very difficult to get back his fluency at IPL onset: Gavaskar
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Pooran or De Kock to don keeping gloves in IPL
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Trying to hasten my recovery during WC led to prolonged rehab, admits Hardik
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Kohli joins RCB training camp
Superstar Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the IPL beginning March 22. Kohli, who was out of the country for the birth of his second child, arrived in India on Sunday. The former India and RCB captain was...
PGA Tour player directors prepare for meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf
Players on the PGA Tour board negotiating with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund have a meeting planned Monday with the Saudi leader backing rival LIV Golf, something Rory McIlroy said should have happened long ago. He also said Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund, wants to be “productive”...
Superb 67 earns Diksha T 15 finish
India’s Diksha Dagar turned in one of the best rounds of the final day, a superb 4-under 67, to sign off at Tied-15 at the IOA Golf Classic at the Alaqua Country Club here. The two-time Ladies European Tour champion and third on the Merit list in 2023, Diksha had eight...
Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He’s leaving as a two-time champion. He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year. Iga Swiatek beat...
IOA dissolves adhoc committee for wrestling
The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, saying “there is no further need” for it to continue after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control of the sport. The IOA said that the decision was also guided by the...
Trabzonspor fans invade pitch, attack Fenerbahce players in Turkey
Turkish police have detained 12 people after fans of top tier soccer club Trabzonspor invaded the pitch following a home loss against Fenerbahce, touching off violent scuffles between the fans and visiting players. The Trabzonspor fans charged onto the pitch as Fenerbahce players celebrated their 3-2 win following the final whistle...
Kenny retires from cycling
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete, announced her retirement from cycling on Monday because she wants to spend more time at home with her family. The 31-year-old Kenny has won five Olympic gold medals and had been expected to compete at the Paris Games in July. She gave birth to...