Dubai, Sep 8 (IANS) Former South Africa fast bowler and India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised Kuldeep Yadav’s professionalism and preparation for the upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner is aware about what to do to get himself ready for T20 cricket.
Liverpool, Sep 8 (IANS) World Boxing Cup Astana gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria booked her quarterfinal spot in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with a dominant win over two-time Olympian Brazil’s Jucielen Cerqueira Romeu in the women’s 57kg category.
Harare, Sep 8 (IANS) Zimbabwe is set to host Namibia in a three-match T20I series, to be held this month, as part of crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers.
Chennai Sep 8 (IANS) Fresh from a triple crown at the Madras International Circuit this weekend, lady racing ace Jagathishree Kumaresan is all set to make her international debut at the FIM Asia Women’s Cup of Circuit Racing (ACCR) in Thailand from September 12 to 14.
Sharjah, Sep 8 (IANS) After Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 75 runs to win the T20I Tri-series, head coach Mike Hesson said he was pleased to see the side win a final under pressure before heading to participate in the Asia Cup, starting on Tuesday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Sunday’s final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets, including a hat-trick, as Pakistan defended 141/8 by bowling out Afghanistan for 66 in 15.2 overs.
Ningbo (China), Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian shooting team will begin the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, with both the rifle and pistol mixed teams in action on Tuesday, at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center.
Gwangju (South Korea), Sep 8 (IANS) India’s inspiring journey in the men's compound events at the World Archery Championships came to a dramatic halt in the individual quarterfinals, as gold medallists Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge all bowed out — dashing hopes of a clean sweep.
Lahore, Sep 8 (IANS) Before the T20I Tri-series, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 11-15, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday. The ODI leg of Sri Lanka’s trip to Pakistan comes before the two teams feature in the T20I Tri-series from November 17-29, with Afghanistan as the third team. It will also mark Pakistan playing their first-ever T20I tri-series at home.
Monza, Sep 8 (IANS) McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended the call that saw Oscar Piastri asked to move aside for Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the decision was rooted in the team’s “values and principles” rather than any past incidents.
Nyon, Sep 8 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension after failing a doping test during the Europa League, UEFA confirmed on Monday.
