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South Africa opener Quinton de Kock continued his return to international cricket with a match-winning century to propel his side to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their second One-Day International in Faisalabad on Thursday. De Kock, who reversed a decision to retire from the international game and made himself available again after a two-year…
Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi on Thursday sparked controversy by leaving his hotel immediately after being eliminated from the FIDE World Cup and expressing dissatisfaction with the tournament conditions in Panjim. Soon after losing 0.5-1.5 to Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh and bowing out of the prestigious event, the two-time World Championship challenger made a quick exit…
Lorenzo Musetti posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Alexandre Muller on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the ATP event in Athens and maintain his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals. The Italian, ranked No. 9 in the world, needs to win the tournament to overhaul Felix Auger-Aliassime and claim the final place…
People come to Mumbai to realise dreams, however audacious. Cricketers are no different. In 2011, M.S. Dhoni’s men won the ODI World Cup before a roaring Wankhede Stadium, ending a 28-year wait for glory. For the women’s team, the penance has been nearly twice as long. After faltering at the final hurdle thrice (2005, 2017,…
Rajasthan United might have been undone late in the second half against Kerala Blasters, but against Mumbai City FC, it showed exactly why it had brought Vikrant Sharma back as head coach. Vikrant had helped Rajasthan earn I-League promotion in 2021, and under his coaching, the team beat the Islanders, the 2023-24 Indian Super League…
Former India batting star Yuvraj Singh has lauded the Laureus ‘Sport For Good’ initiative, as part of which he is conducting a cricket clinic in Hong Kong along with former England skipper Andrew Strauss. Yuvraj, a two-time World Cup winner for India, and Strauss conducted the clinic at the local Hong Kong Cricket Club on…
Former world number two Ons Jabeur said she was putting herself first for a change and would take control of her schedule after becoming depressed during a punishing run on tour. The men’s and women’s circuits have come under scrutiny recently due to their packed calendars, with a host of players including Naomi Osaka, Emma…
Australian batter Matthew Short is relishing the opportunity to face “world-class” Indian bowlers in the ongoing T20I series but admits adapting to spin in subcontinental conditions will be crucial as he prepares for next year’s T20 World Cup. Short has been an integral part of the ongoing limited-overs series as Australia looks to finalise its…
New Zealand and West Indies will lock horns in a five-match T20 International series, starting on Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland. The Kiwis have lost two consecutive rain-marred T20I series at home, against Australia and England, and will look to turn their fortunes around under the leadership of all-rounder Mitchell Santner. The Windies, on…
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the third T20I between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, being held at the Harare Sports Club on November 2. PLAYING XI Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava. Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w),…
