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8:43 AM GMTUmar FarooqPakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at least one day-night Test for their tour of Pakistan next month, with Karachi being selected as the venue. The tour includes two Tests and three T20Is, although the BCB has so far stated that it is awaiting a security report and government directive before confirming Bangladesh's participation.Bangladesh played their first day-night Test on the tour to India in November, which also happened to be the first day-night match in the subcontinent. Pakistan have already played four Tests under lights, and are on the verge of hosting their first Test at home in over a decade against Sri Lanka later this week.More to follow... … [Read more...] about PCB proposes day-night Karachi Test to Bangladesh

The Athletics Federation of India tweeted an old photo of Arshad Nadeem with Neeraj Chopra. © Twitter The Athletics Federation of India was praised for congratulating Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, after the javelin thrower won the gold medal at the South Asian Games and qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "Congrats #ArshadNadeem, javelin star of #Pakistan for winning gold at #SAGames2019 with a throw of 86.48m (PB & New Pakistani record) Qualified for #Tokyo2020 Olympics, first Pakistani athlete in decades to earn direct qualification," the Athletics Federation of India tweeted on Saturday, along with an old picture of Arshad Nadeem with India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra.Nadeem threw 86.29 metres to secure the gold medal in Nepal, with India's Shivpal Singh finishing second. With the Olympic qualification standard set at 85 metres, he also secured direct qualification for the event in Tokyo next year, however, Shivpal missed out with a best effort of 84.43 metres. Congrats … [Read more...] about “Best Thing On Internet”: Twitter Explodes After Athletics Federation Of India’s Message For Pakistan Athlete

Skipper Jakhongir Rakhmanov and Naman Tanwar posted wins to place Odisha Warriors in the front. With Youth Women's 57kg ace Jasmine expected to pick up another win will be hoping that the changes they made in their line-up tonight - Deepak (52kg) returning after missing the clash with Gujarat Giants and Big Bout debutant Pramod Kumar (75kg) - would secure a crucial victory to help the team gain their first win in the League. Jakhongir Rakhmanov overturned a sluggish start against Dinesh Dagar to gain a split verdict in the 69kg bout and give Odisha Warriors a winning start while Naman Tanwar beat back a spirited challenge by Reyal Puri in the 91kg bout as Odisha Warriors showed how eager they were to leave behind memories of losses to Punjab Panthers and Gujarat Giants. Here's how the points table looks like after last night's double header!👇#BigBoutLeague pic.twitter.com/Cflqeac6F8 — Big Bout (@bigboutleague) December 8, 2019 Clearly under pressure after the first two … [Read more...] about Big Bout Indian Boxing League: Odisha Warriors scent maiden victory after taking 2-0 lead over Brawlers

"All that I have done is I have not tried anything different. I keep saying (myself) is to win matches. I want to be a part of that situation so that make it easy for youngsters", Karthik said at the sidelines of an event in Chennai. Karthik and his wife, noted squash player Deepika Pallikkal, were here on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Primal Patterns, founded by Shanker Basu, former strength and conditioning trainer of Indian cricket team. "...using my experience and my prowess I think it is important that we face all the tough situations and help the team make sure to cross the winning line" the cricketer told reporters. Asked how being fit helps him in matches, he said fitness has now become a lifestyle, compared to earlier times when it was conducted like a camp. "Now fitness has become as a lifestyle. People go to the gymnasium even while holidaying". Deepika Pallikal said squash was an indivial sport but one still needed a coach, fitness coach, and a psychologist, … [Read more...] about Eager to be part of any tough situation to ensure team wins, says Dinesh Karthik

Dream11 Tips And Predictions Falcon Hunters vs Heat Stormers Dream11 Team Prediction Qatar T10 League 2019: Captain And Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips FAL vs HEA Match 3 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha 11:30 PM IST: After Abu Dhabi, Qatar is also hosting its first ever T10 League that got underway from from December 7 and will run till December 16. Six teams are taking part in the event including Falcon Hunters, Heat Stormers, Swift Gallopers, Flying Oryx, Pearl Gladiators and Desert Riders. The teams will play each other once making it a total of 15 round-robin matches. The four top teams at the end of this stage will make the semi-finals to be played on December 15. The third-place playoff and finale of the event will be played on December 16. TOSS The toss between Falcon Hunters and Heat Stormers will take place at 11:00 PM (IST) on December 8. Time: 11:30 PM IST Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha FAL vs HEA My Dream11 Team … [Read more...] about Falcon Hunters vs Heat Stormers Dream11 Team Prediction Qatar T10 League 2019: Captain And Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips FAL vs HEA Match 3 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha 11:30 PM IST