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Asia Cup kicks off today

The Asia Cup 2022 kicks off today (Saturday) with a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the UAE. Defending champions India will kick-start their campaign with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan tomorrow (Sunday), report agencies. The continental event was earlier set to take place in Sri Lanka but the...

Sriram says he is clear about his role with Tigers

Sridharan Sriram said he has clarity about his role with the Bangladesh squad after the former India all-rounder was effectively put in charge of the Twenty20 squad until the end of the World Cup in Australia this year, reports Reuters.After his six-year stint as assistant coach with the Australia men...

Skipper looks to lift Sri Lankan morale with Asia Cup title

DUBAI, Aug 26 (AFP): Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Friday said victory in the Asia Cup would lift the spirits of fans in the cricket-crazy island nation as it struggles through its worst economic crisis.The six-nation Twenty20 tournament will begin in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday after being...

Benzema, Putellas named players of the year

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was named UEFA Player of the Year and Carlo Ancelotti took the coaching honours after they led the club to a record-extending 14th Champions League title last season, reports Reuters.Benzema was in red-hot form, scoring 15 times in the competition and lifting the trophy for...

Wasim gives another injury scare for Pakistan

After Shaheen Shah Afridi's withdrawal due to a knee injury, Pakistan have been dealt another scare ahead of their Asia Cup opener against India on August 28, with fast bowler Mohammad Wasim pulling up with back pain during training in Dubai.Wasim, who turned 21 on Thursday, complained of pain in...

Japan's Urawa win penalty thriller to reach AFC final

SAITAMA, Japan, Aug 26 (AFP): Goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa was the hero as Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds beat stubborn Jeonbuk Motors of South Korea 3-1 on penalties to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Thursday.Nishikawa was mobbed by his team-mates after saving twice in the shootout in front...

England build large lead over South Africa

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Aug 26 (AFP): Ben Stokes was on the verge of a first century since being appointed England's full-time captain as the hosts established a commanding advantage over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday.England were 308-5 at tea on the second day, 161...

Serena to face Kovinic in US Open first round match

NEW YORK, Aug 26 (AFP): Serena Williams will face Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in her first round match at the US Open on Monday following the draw for the tournament.Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam title winner who has hinted she will make the event her farewell tournament, is in the...