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Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf is no more but his controversial career will not be forgotten
Former cricket umpire Asad Rauf of Pakistan passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Thursday in Lahore where he was running a business. He was 66 years old and had been…
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Roger Federer announces retirement from Tennis
Roger Federer, the 41-year-old winner of 20 major titles, who dominated the court for an era announced his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday. “I am 41 years old, I’ve played more…
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Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf dies of cardiac arrest
New Delhi: Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has died aged 66 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf had made his first appearance as an umpire in international cricket in 2000.…
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Term 2 for Jay Shah, Ganguly as SC modifies BCCI’s constitution
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI’s constitution and paved the way for its President Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve…
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New AIFF advisor Shabbir Ali says ‘better days here for football’
Indian football recently received a shock when its international governing body FIFA, issued a suspension order on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to what FIFA called “undue influence by third…
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Kohli opening the batting is definitely a big option for team: Gavaskar
New Delhi: Though India didn’t win Asia Cup 2022, the return of form for talismanic batter Virat Kohli brought great joy for Indian fans. He was scratchy while making 35 in his…
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India name squad for Men’s T20 World Cup, T20Is against S Africa and Australia
Mumbai: India on Monday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with fit-again Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, making their comeback. India’s squad for the World…
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Asia Cup 2022: Fans wearing India jersey denied entry to final, claims Bharat Army
Dubai: Multiple reports on the social media on Sunday claimed that many Indian fans who had valid tickets but wore the Indian jersey were denied entry into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium…
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs to win Asia Cup title
Dubai: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday. Sri Lanka posted 170 for six after being put in to bat. Bhanuka Rajapaksa top-scored for…
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Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Sri Lanka in final
Dubai: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on…
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AIFF to sign MoU with Qatar Football Association on strategic alliance
Doha: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Qatar counterpart on “strategic alliance for mutual benefit”, it was announced on Sunday. Newly-elected AIFF president…
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Virat Kohli is more skilful than me: Sourav Ganguly
New Delhi: Back in form with a blazing century at the Asia Cup, Virat Kohli has earned praise from BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who said the star Indian batter is “more skilful”…
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Cricketing world celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Ranjitsinhji better known as Ranji
The legend of Ranjitsinhji (better known in cricket as Ranji) is just as absorbing as it was when he first enthralled the cricket lovers of England with his wristy shots as a batsman. The 10th of…
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FIFA World Cup: Oman announces free multi-entry visa to Hayya cardholders
Muscat: Oman has announced free multiple-entry 60-day visas to holders of the Hayya Card issued by Qatar to football fans attending the 2022 Fifa World Cup. The Hayya card is also considered…
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Australia’s Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI cricket
Melbourne: Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from One-day International (ODI) cricket, with the third and final match against New Zealand in Cairns on September 11 being his last…